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May 5th, 2024, 10:54 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Ron
Location: Dallas
Join Date: Apr 2024 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R (EX250) Posts: 3
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On the Lookout for any EX250 Gas Tanks
Hey yall,
Wanted to give a quick project update. Cleaned the carbs and got some brand new gaskets. Bike starts right up now  However, regarding the gas tank, I think it's too far gone. The rust ate the tank from the inside-out, and there are multiple holes in the tank. I was wondering if yall know a good place or have any EX250 gas tanks for a fair price. The ones on eBay seem pricey despite having dings/rust. Thanks, Ron |
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May 30th, 2024, 05:57 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Roger
Location: Silex MO
Join Date: Apr 2016 Motorcycle(s): 09 Suzuki Bandit 1250s, 02 Ninja 250 & 03 Ninja 250, 1980 Suzuki TS250, 1970 Honda CT70 Posts: 7
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Ebay is probably your best option. I've seen several on there recently.
Good Luck!! |
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May 31st, 2024, 11:50 AM
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ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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June 16th, 2024, 06:54 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Rob
Location: Bristol
Join Date: Jun 2024 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 1
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I have a tank
I have a gas tank off a 2002 Kawasaki.Ninja, it's an alright conditif it if interested.Let me know I could send pictures
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September 16th, 2024, 07:33 AM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Jay
Location: Boston
Join Date: Sep 2024 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 5
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Still have the tank?
I'm looking and am located in MA! Restored a bike that had been sitting for my daughter ... runs great but gas tank is gone!
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September 16th, 2024, 07:54 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
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a perfect sales tool for the use of POR-15 early, way prior to evidence of rust
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September 16th, 2024, 07:58 AM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Jay
Location: Boston
Join Date: Sep 2024 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 5
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September 16th, 2024, 08:01 AM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Jay
Location: Boston
Join Date: Sep 2024 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 5
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I think these tanks are just low quality. The bike was given to me and trailing it home it literally cracked and spilled what old gas was left. The section above the seat paper thin. I picked up a parts bike same thing -- paper thin in the same spot. I attempted to weld it in several places and cremed it but pinholes at the seam. It's shot ... 0/2
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September 16th, 2024, 08:08 AM
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Not arguing about these tanks being very thin, but phenolic epoxy liner is the way to go if you want to line a tank. Caswell sells one they call "Phenol Novolac". I've seen and hefted a tank lined with this stuff, and there was a layer of epoxy that was thick enough to actually strengthen it.
Phenolic epoxy is used to line huge commercial storage tanks. |
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September 16th, 2024, 08:27 AM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Jay
Location: Boston
Join Date: Sep 2024 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 5
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Appreciate the tip may give it a go if I can't find a donor. Was hoping to put money into a replacement tank rather than more restoration of the current disaster which is also now nice and ugly with my DIY repairs! My daughter digs the bike too! The red line on these little things makes them super fun. |
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September 16th, 2024, 09:20 AM
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Of course if you try the phenolic epoxy, follow the prep instructions. It's known to stick well when done correctly.
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September 16th, 2024, 10:15 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
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applied POR-15 (actually a 3 part process) in my '95 Ducati 900ss tank in September of 2010....the stuff flat out works.
Whichever you decide to use....I'll agree to adhere to every letter of the written product rules. BTW.....96 hours to totally dry the POR, prior to use. Yup....4 DAYS of drying/setup time, right outta the instructions.
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