2007 tank fit

Tenacity10 · May 17th, 2014, 12:52 AM

Made the mistake of purchasing a 2007 fuel tank for my '86 EX250.

Of course, when I hauled it over to the bike's location the bolts/frame mounts do not line up.

Is there a way around this?

The tank is in doable condition with no leaks or rust and I would hate to trash or sell it unless it is impossible to make do.

dukeswift · May 17th, 2014, 10:05 AM

86 and 07 should be compatible right? You sure you didn't buy an 08 tank?

Tenacity10 · May 17th, 2014, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukeswift

86 and 07 should be compatible right? You sure you didn't buy an 08 tank?

That is the impression I was under. Adding the link to the tank's original product page- maybe someone can shed some light on what I am missing.

http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=331197350703

Biggest problem I am running into is the rear bolt holes on the tank sit at a 45 degree angle (approx) and the frame mounts at flat, as are the original tank bolt holes.

dukeswift · May 17th, 2014, 10:24 AM

That's a pregen tank, pics of your mount holes? Does it fit in the front?

Tenacity10 · May 17th, 2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dukeswift

That's a pregen tank, pics of your mount holes? Does it fit in the front?

Will get some photos comparing the two tomorrow morning. It sits nicely on the frame in the front.

CZroe · May 17th, 2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dukeswift

86 and 07 should be compatible right? You sure you didn't buy an 08 tank?

'86/'87 are EX250E while '88-'07 are EX250F and '08-'12 are EX250J. There are a lot of differences. The J-bike's tank petcock interferes with the F-bike's frame so I hope there's no similar issue here between the F-tank and the E-frame.

dukeswift · May 17th, 2014, 11:28 AM

I'm wondering if someone swapped your rear mount, where the seat fits in. The seat is stock correct?

May 17th, 2014, 12:52 AM	#1
Tenacity10 ninjette.org newbie Name: Anthony Location: Phoenix, Arizona Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 4	2007 tank fit Made the mistake of purchasing a 2007 fuel tank for my '86 EX250. Of course, when I hauled it over to the bike's location the bolts/frame mounts do not line up. Is there a way around this? The tank is in doable condition with no leaks or rust and I would hate to trash or sell it unless it is impossible to make do.

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May 17th, 2014, 10:05 AM	#2
dukeswift ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Kansas city Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 02 Aprilia RS70 97 Ninja 250 Posts: 53	86 and 07 should be compatible right? You sure you didn't buy an 08 tank?

May 17th, 2014, 10:24 AM	#4
dukeswift ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Kansas city Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 02 Aprilia RS70 97 Ninja 250 Posts: 53	That's a pregen tank, pics of your mount holes? Does it fit in the front?

May 17th, 2014, 11:28 AM	#7
dukeswift ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Kansas city Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 02 Aprilia RS70 97 Ninja 250 Posts: 53	I'm wondering if someone swapped your rear mount, where the seat fits in. The seat is stock correct?