Can you identify this tank?

hoffa509 · 12-11-2012, 11:04 AM

I have this in a pile-o-parts that came with my RD350. I would like to ebay it, but it would be easier if I knew, for sure, what it came from. There is not a real serial # or anything on the tank.
Also, does anyone have good non-destructive ways to bet the cap off without a key. I want to check for rust. Otherwise, I will go through the petcock.

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Steve G. · 12-11-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hoffa509

I have this in a pile-o-parts that came with my RD350. I would like to ebay it, but it would be easier if I knew, for sure, what it came from. There is not a real serial # or anything on the tank.
Also, does anyone have good non-destructive ways to bet the cap off without a key. I want to check for rust. Otherwise, I will go through the petcock.

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Early 80's KZ 400??

Mobiker · 12-11-2012, 04:35 PM

I think the KZ400's tank was more rounded without the ridges on top.

I was thinking early eighties KZ550 or 750, but its hard to tell.

You might measure its capacity. That might help narrow it down.

McJamie · 12-11-2012, 04:59 PM

KZ650 CSR. The one that had the cross-over exhaust.

Lee F · 12-11-2012, 05:15 PM

KZ 650 SR or CSR as mentioned above.

Stubanger · 12-11-2012, 06:14 PM

You could drill the cylinder of the lock. Use a small drill bit e.g 1/8 or smaller and gradually work your way up until a screwdriver will turn it.

I dont think you could open it through the petcock without accidently denting the tank or theres risk of ruining the lock by belting it open. Good luck

12-11-2012, 11:04 AM	#1
hoffa509 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Elkton, Md Oddometer: 37	Can you identify this tank? I have this in a pile-o-parts that came with my RD350. I would like to ebay it, but it would be easier if I knew, for sure, what it came from. There is not a real serial # or anything on the tank. Also, does anyone have good non-destructive ways to bet the cap off without a key. I want to check for rust. Otherwise, I will go through the petcock. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Any help would be appreciated. __________________ KLR650, Husky TE 250 Honda TLR200 Reflex http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642122

12-11-2012, 04:35 PM	#3
Mobiker Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Missouri Oddometer: 875	I think the KZ400's tank was more rounded without the ridges on top. I was thinking early eighties KZ550 or 750, but its hard to tell. You might measure its capacity. That might help narrow it down. __________________ '88 R100GS '76 xl350

12-11-2012, 04:59 PM	#4
McJamie STROMINATOR Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Courtice, Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 955	KZ650 CSR. The one that had the cross-over exhaust. __________________ If you get far enough away, you'll be on your way home. Piss off, I'm in my Happy place.

12-11-2012, 05:15 PM	#5
Lee F Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Iowa Oddometer: 14	KZ 650 SR or CSR as mentioned above. __________________ Lee 2011 K1300S

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12-11-2012, 06:14 PM	#6
Stubanger n00b Joined: Dec 2012 Oddometer: 2	You could drill the cylinder of the lock. Use a small drill bit e.g 1/8 or smaller and gradually work your way up until a screwdriver will turn it. I dont think you could open it through the petcock without accidently denting the tank or theres risk of ruining the lock by belting it open. Good luck