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buckeye400ex
03-10-2003, 09:08 AM
Here's an in progress pic of my graphics install and newly installed Clarke tank. I'll post more pics later with the complete White Bros Graphics kit to match the seat cover.:D
Sparks425Ex
03-10-2003, 09:33 AM
Very Cool. How Much Does it Hold?
dariusld
03-10-2003, 02:14 PM
Why is your hand on the seat?
kicken250x
03-10-2003, 04:32 PM
Originally posted by dariusld
Why is your hand on the seat?


who cares why the hand is there, where is the rest of the body!?!:huh
Paul400ex2002
03-11-2003, 08:23 PM
the clarke's hold 5.5 gallons
03-11-2003, 08:40 PM
looking good, where is the rest of the body :huh :eek2:
Big - D Racing
03-11-2003, 10:17 PM
how hard was it to put on?
RIDER11X
03-11-2003, 10:27 PM
How much did you pay and where?(if you don't mind me asking):rolleyes:
buckeye400ex
03-12-2003, 06:34 AM
Hey, the hands are from someone doing a Superman seat grab, while in the garage. With the amount of adult beverages we had consumed at that point, it seemed like a funny thing to do.

Installation was very easy, even though it did not come with directions. The two rubber o-rings that come with it, are supposed to go around the frame and hook to the metal hooks supplied on the very back of the tank.

Anyway. The tank hold 5.5 gallon as Paul said. It was $185.00 plus tax, ($195.64 - total)I got it from MPS, the bike shop near my house. Clarke has raised the price to $195 on their site now. Plus they told me it would be $25 shipping.
Jennys440'Dale
03-12-2003, 06:36 AM
Buckeye- update your signature!!!
buckeye400ex
03-12-2003, 06:51 AM
Checking sig. Jenny.

Here's some more pics of the finished product.
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290540729
Paul400ex2002
03-12-2003, 07:01 AM
lookin' good! i think i know what graphics kit i'm gonna get. Where'd you get the kit from and how much? And is it very difficult to put on?
buckeye400ex
03-12-2003, 07:42 AM
I got this from MPS (shop near my house). (614) 836-5859 It's not real difficult using the soapy water, squeegee and hair dryer, but I still let my bro-in-law do mine. He's good at it. The stickers are $69.99 retail, seat cover is the same.
www.whitebros.com
CoorsMan
03-19-2003, 02:10 PM
hey sweet tank my buddy has one on his R. My question to u is does it drop any lower the stock tank? My reason is I have a FCR39 carb and with the stock tank I have just enough room to tilt my carb to rejet it. I emailed Clarke and they dont have a clue.

Thanks Coorsman
buckeye400ex
03-20-2003, 03:24 AM
No, I don't believe it will sit any lower than your stock tank. The gains in capacity are made by replacing the side panels with the tank and the tank running very far forward. You should be fine. I'll take some pics of it near that carb to show ya.
CoorsMan
03-25-2003, 02:13 PM
hey buckeye

Did u have a chance to take some closeup of ur new tank and the carb area? Could u post the picts when u have a chance, I have money in the old pocket burning a hole . Thanks
buckeye400ex
03-26-2003, 01:13 AM
Sorry man, I've taken the pics, don't have my digi camera here at work or I'd post them. I'll post them this evening.
Str8Wicked
03-26-2003, 06:33 AM
Did you have to get a +1 steering stem so your bars wouldn't hit the tank?
buckeye400ex
03-26-2003, 07:57 AM
No, it's a stock stem, it clears easily. My buddy has a bent stem and his rubs a little, but a straight stock steering stem works fine.
You can almost see it here.
Str8Wicked
03-26-2003, 08:05 AM
Cool Cool.... Thanks for the info.... looks great.....
buckeye400ex
03-27-2003, 01:54 AM
Finally some pics of the tank. There's about a 3/4 to 7/8 of an inch between the bottom of the tank and the top of the carb.
buckeye400ex
03-27-2003, 02:39 AM
another
Chanman420q
03-28-2003, 12:48 PM
just a question but why did u get that tank? i know they hold more gas but do u ever go on that long of trips to where u need more gas? i think the way the tanks sticks up is anoughing and not worth it. But thats just what i think :ermm:
CoorsMan
03-28-2003, 01:56 PM
Thanks buckeye

those pictures helped

Coorsman
Wingnut
03-28-2003, 01:59 PM
What I don't understand is how does the extra gas the Clarke tank holds get to the carb? A lot of the extra gas the Clarke holds comes from the parts that replace the side pannels, right? How does that gas that is below the petcock get to the carb? Can someone help me?
toby400ex
03-28-2003, 02:10 PM
good question:huh
pairanutz
03-28-2003, 06:49 PM
How was the fit on that tank, ive read that everything doesnt fit that great-how easy and clean did yours go together ,looks good from pics
RIDER11X
03-29-2003, 03:45 AM
Originally posted by Wingnut
What I don't understand is how does the extra gas the Clarke tank holds get to the carb? A lot of the extra gas the Clarke holds comes from the parts that replace the side pannels, right? How does that gas that is below the petcock get to the carb? Can someone help me?


You have to ride a wheelie once you hit reserve!:D j/k. Seriously that is a good question! Maybe someone has a real answer.:ermm:
buckeye400ex
03-29-2003, 06:27 AM
Let's see...

Chanman, I got the tank because I could only go about 60 miles on my stock tank with the stock engine. With my engine mods, I was gonna be running out trying to run my usual loops in Wayne National Forest. Other riders in my group that had 440's had to stash gas cans on the trails somewhere. I also want to be able to ride from one end of Wayne to the other, covering ALL the trails and still be able to make it back to camp without having to worry about fuel. I've ridden well over 100 miles in a day as well.

Last year we went to the dunes and I went thru 3 or 4 tanks of fuel on Saturday alone. Seems you are wide open there all the time. I got the tank because I wanted more range. I haven't had a chance to get real extreme on it, but I doubt the tank sticking up will affect me at all.

Wingnut, the petcock actually mounts a little farther back and a little lower than the stock one. Also, I cleaned the tank's inside before installation and all the fuel, but a few drops drained out with the tank sitting level, so I'd have to say the petcock is at the lowest point. The petcock actually has a screen that sticks up about 2 or 3 inches in to the tank anyway, so it's not just a hole for the fuel to fall in to.

Pairanutz, I thought it was a very good fit. Everything lined up well, the installation was easy even without instructions. The tank came with two rubber o-rings that I didn't know what they were for. I emailed Clarke and they told me they were for the rear of the tank to go around the frame and connect to the two hooks bolted on the back of the tank.

I don't work for Clarke or anything like that so I don't care if you get one or not, just relaying my experience with it.
toby400ex
03-29-2003, 06:32 AM
After shocks thats what i want. I actually like the look of it stickin up a bit. It would be great to not have to pit during Harescrambles or even have to worry about gas.