Same Clarke POS tank for Tecate or not ?

[TecateDan]

I know a lot of people had problems with the clarke tecate tanks but heard a rumor they were making a new Mold to fix the problems? Does anyone know if this is the same crap they were making for the tecate or a new better version?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Tecate-3-Fuel-Tank-Gas-Cap-1984-1985-OEM-Size-Use-Stock-Petcock-Valve-/350578892174?hash=item51a0215d8e&item=350578892174&pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

[diesehuffer]

Dont know but they just told me that the new tanks should be coming out anytime within the next 6 months.

[Blown 331]

How long have they been making this tank? I wouldn't be afraid to try it if I needed one. Atctim had a problem because the distance from the front to rear mounting holes was not correct on an R tank. Since a Tecate doesn't have rear mounting holes you won't have that problem.

[TecateDan]

I think I remember people complaining the tecate mold made for thin spots on these tanks and they leaked from the factory . I know swineheart was calling them to see when the next gen was commimg out and finally gave up and had an aluminium tank built instead

[fabiodriven]

How long have they been making this tank? I wouldn't be afraid to try it if I needed one. Atctim had a problem because the distance from the front to rear mounting holes was not correct on an R tank. Since a Tecate doesn't have rear mounting holes you won't have that problem.

There were actually a lot of issues with these tanks when Clarke first started making them. To add insult to injury, Clarke did nothing to fix the situation in most cases. They made a flawed product and would not stand by it. That's why Dan is concerned, and rightfully so.

[Blown 331]

There were actually a lot of issues with these tanks when Clarke first started making them. To add insult to injury, Clarke did nothing to fix the situation in most cases. They made a flawed product and would not stand by it. That's why Dan is concerned, and rightfully so.

Sounds familiar now that you say it, maybe I would be afraid to try it. lol. I was thinking of Atctim's problem. I've got a ATC70 Clarke tank on the way. I got a new one real cheap, I don't think they can really mess that up though, well hopefully.

[Jeepermc]

Dcreel and I both have the "1st Gen" tecate tanks from Clarke.....neither of us feel safe to use them "as is"... At some point when I catually get ready to use it I will send it to Jeswinehart for coating. Dcreel's tank is worse off than mine.

[dcreel]

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/125225-Clarke-plastics-quality

[Blown 331]

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/125225-Clarke-plastics-quality

Unreal .

[TecateDan]

Looks like I'll need to call them and find out wha the deal is. If I get any answers I'll post them up

[99gsxr750]

According to Clarke the mold has been fixed.

[atc007]

And we should just believe them after the guys they've hung around here? lol,,,Not me : )

[jeswinehart]

According to Clarke the mold has been fixed.

Mike, not in any way shape or form trying to put one of your eyes out with one of my fingers but their past history of customer support,,, well they labeled themselves "as you suck~sorry about your position in life".
I suppose for those that are REALLY that desperate to have a brand new plastic tank gambling on that business practice, perhaps the gamble is worth it,,, perhaps. There is really NO you are happy guarantee @ no charge with this out fit.
They run me around for over a year + a half, screwed 2 or 3 of the past + previous members here who I have big respect for with the crap they should have not let go out the door,,,, sorry ~ they are NOT worthy of my respect nor my money.
I am IN for folks who can hand craft such things as fuel tanks, angry neighbor and/or HRE for example. These 2 people actually ride machines for what they build parts for. Takes them awhile to do their orders because they do NOT have the "screw you~ sorry about your lot in life attitude"

[TecateDan]

who's gonna be first to buy a new one

[jeswinehart]

Got my tank this morning just sat it on looks to line up perfect everywhere....it's a ripper product....it appears Clark use a Honda thread on the filler neck so if you don't want the cap which has there name on it just get a Honda cap (2006 cr250 will work) so in short guys if you have a tecate buy this tank make no mistake

Troy, I will make NOO freakin mistake: ~~~ http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/145789-Same-Clarke-POS-tank-for-Tecate-or-not

[99gsxr750]

Mike, not in any way shape or form trying to put one of your eyes out with one of my fingers but their past history of customer support,,, well they labeled themselves "as you suck~sorry about your position in life".
I suppose for those that are REALLY that desperate to have a brand new plastic tank gambling on that business practice, perhaps the gamble is worth it,,, perhaps. There is really NO you are happy guarantee @ no charge with this out fit.
They run me around for over a year + a half, screwed 2 or 3 of the past + previous members here who I have big respect for with the crap they should have not let go out the door,,,, sorry ~ they are NOT worthy of my respect nor my money.
I am IN for folks who can hand craft such things as fuel tanks, angry neighbor and/or HRE for example. These 2 people actually ride machines for what they build parts for. Takes them awhile to do their orders because they do NOT have the "screw you~ sorry about your lot in life attitude"

John,

I don't deny that Clarke screwed you and a few others here, but unfortunately if someone is looking for a oem like replacement tank this is their only option... unless you're thinking about making reproduction tanks :D. Maybe for our sake Clarke got it right this time, but I'll let someone else be the guinea pig.
Still need to get one of your intakes, but I seem to be spending money elsewhere these days.

Mike

[fabiodriven]

Are you aware of Clarke's history with Tecate tanks Warlord?

[dcreel]

same goes for clarke because up until now we didnt have s**T...

I DON'T and will NEVER support ANY company EVER that sells UNSAFE junk for a premium price, and then tells you to eat the 20% restocking fee, and shipping on a part they admitted is a piece of SH!T.

I will and have supported DC Plastics for years and even use one of their "blem" tank covers I bought from them at half price because a couple millimeters were cut off one corner..

The problem with the world is I'm supposed to support people because of an attempt to do something good. If you can't do it 100% correct and then stand behind it.. You shouldn't be in business. And I don't care who you are...

[FourtyCaliber]

I DON'T and will NEVER support ANY company EVER that sells UNSAFE junk for a premium price, and then tells you to eat the 20% restocking fee, and shipping on a part they admitted is a piece of SH!T.

I will and have supported DC Plastics for years and even use one of their "blem" tank covers I bought from them at half price because a couple millimeters were cut off one corner..

The problem with the world is I'm supposed to support people because of an attempt to do something good. If you can't do it 100% correct and then stand behind it.. You shouldn't be in business. And I don't care who you are...


I agree with this sentiment. Although in my situation, I have nothing to do with the Tecate tank. I bought a tank recently from Clarke for a Honda ATC110. The tank looks fantastic. The finish is nearly flawless (nothing is perfect). However, the fuel outlet that screws to the bottom of the tank is not flat and therefore the o-ring seals do not seal tightly enough against the recesses in the bottom of the tank. The end result is that it leaks fuel from there. I emailed Clarke about it and got some F*cked up message from them basically blaming me for removing it in the first place and a lot of other BS. In essence they didn't take blame for anything. There was no "we're sorry" or anything like that, or no "we'll gladly send you a new outlet piece that is flat". Nothing. Emailing them back again received NO RESPONSE!

It's one thing to make a bad product. Bad product gets out all the time from all companies. That's accepted and understood. But, to not stand by what you make and shift blame to the customer is another thing. Companies like that do not deserve to be supported. I don't care what they make. That just complete BS, plain and simple. No, my one and only experience with Clarke was not a good one. They didn't even try making it right.

[Mosh]

Sadly those first gen tanks where less than perfect..BUT..Did anyone actually run it and have a failure? I do not recall if anyone mounted one and it did leak. If it did, then there is valid complaints...
It is like buying a new piston with a casting flaw and never running it but condemming it for failure before it ever failed. There are hundreds of trike owners running around with 70 tanks, and 110 tanks made of steel with pinholes in them, that have been sealed by Red Kote or Kreem, and not one of them has posted that they caught on fire or burnt themselves to the ground..Just becuase there was some thin spots in the tank does not mean it is going to burn you or your house to the ground.

Lets face it. Nothing aftermarket fits as well, or will be made better than OEM 99.9% of the time..But at least you have the option to have it..Even if there is some compromise to making it fit, or appearence of it. There are products on here that didn't fit well or had to be modified or broke in 10 minutes...Some people offered a 100% warranty..Others got burnt out from the failures and chose to stop making them or offering them.
I would certainly rather have the option of a part that needs extra fitment or help, vs having nothing at all.



I bought a 240$ aftermarket carrier one time, with a LT warranty that they never stood behind. It didnt fit right out of the box..The had a return re-stock fee policy as well..I chose to re sell it as defective...A machinest bought it and fixed it..But I never really posted in every thread about carriers, shooting bullets at the company either for the rest of my existence...I choose to move on and never buy from them again.. Clarke has a return policy, much like many other people do..There was a restocking fee..To not take advantage of the refund/exchange is not their fault. They have produced thousands of tanks for a long time..I dont understand why everyone feels entitled to special treatment..I am sure others have had the issues before and took advantage of the exchange/refund and moved on.

[dcreel]

I am sure others have had the issues before and took advantage of the exchange/refund and moved on.

Because paying Clarke $50 to hold their $200 tank for a few minutes before sending it back makes perfect sense.... So I paid $50 just for the experience, huh?!

Maybe that's how Clarke makes their money.. The restocking fee... Sweet business model..

And Mosh, the reason I haven't ran that tank is because I'm smart enough not to.. Thanks anyways.. You think if my garage DID burn down or the Tecate I've owned for 25 years burned down that Clarke would help me with that? Keep kidding yourself..

Not to mention the fact that I bought it directly from Clarke to keep their warranty.. LOL

Famous last words from Clarke " I could send you another one but it would look identical.. (or worse)"