85-86 clarke gas tank

[Samjp22]

So i just received my clarke gas tank for my 85 250r. the problem is when i mounted the front mounts the rear mounts were off by about 1/2inch. i built shims for the front brackets to bring the tank backwards but this caused the front of the tank to be about two inches too high not allowing the rad shrouds to go on. Just reading skidoo99's post about that 86 frame and its mentioned that the front mounts are different between the two years. clarke says to switch the mounts from side to side but thats not going to do anything. Anyone else have this problem and have a solution or am i going to have to make mounts to match the OEM ones. thanks Sam.204970204971204972204973

[3wheelrider]

Had the same issue a few yrs ago -when I got my NEW CLARKE 250R tank . I had no good solution really. I spaced out the front mount location to make it work -~~ I almost ruined it trying to make it bolt up! Not a pleasant surprise- after spending $200 on it......... good luck with it

[Samjp22]

yeah thats what I'm thinking I'm gonna have to do as CLARKE says they use this bracket on every tank. when i come up with a solution ill post a pic to help out others

[Red Rider]

Just reading skidoo99's post about that 86 frame and its mentioned that the front mounts are different between the two years.While the forward tank mounts are slightly different from an '85 frame to an '86 frame, they shouldn't prevent you from swapping tanks from one year to another. This fitment issue must be related to Clarke's tank design, which, from what I've read, wouldn't be the first time.

[Stingray]

Sam,
Try to test fit the Clark tank without the backbone tank rubbers. Then try using one backbone tank rubber.

[Samjp22]

Well figured it out last night without having to do too much really. ended up swapping the front brackets from side to side, rotated them 180 degrees and then put my front rubber mounts on so the thick part was facing out instead of in. everything mounts up pretty good now. hopefully this can help out others who are thinking of ordering a tank or currently having problems fitting theirs.

[Samjp22]

Anyone know what kind of after market (billet) caps will fit a Clarke tank? Don't like the Clarke cap and from what I've heard they're caps are trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro.

[3wheelrider]

I have a billet cap on my Clarke tank, -but dont know what its off of (given to me). Im thinking its from a Raptor or Banshee but not sure?-
* The Clarke gas cap SEAL broke apart within a VERY VERY short time. That cheap rubber doesnt like gasoline! It will cause a nasty leak while you ride!- Also-The rim of the tank/fill opening has a very poor edge on mine (where the seal sits) -its thin & uneven. But the billet cap I have seals it off very well and the rubber seal is still perfect on this one after few years. So there is one that fits I CAN say-but dont know which-sorry...

[Samjp22]

Would you be able to take a couple pics of it for me? (Top and bottom) and yeah that's what I read about the seals being bad so I'd like to get rid of it asap lol thanks

[3wheelrider]

Here you go
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I dont know who made it either unfortunately? Its several years old also....

[Samjp22]

awesome thanks a lot. i have a feeling its for a banshee or something along those lines, there was a thread here a little while ago about banshee caps fitting the 250rs.

[Samjp22]

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/RIS-Designs-Billet-Gas-Cap-250R-TRX400EX-Tank-Honda-TRX-400EX-400X-450R-IMS-/111226791436?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e5a2260c&vxp=mtr

found your cap

[3wheelrider]

Oh wow!- sure looks identical!?!

[kazander]

the last tank i bought from clarke was a 350x. Had to make a spreader to spread the front mounts then heated to let it take a set. No they are not 100% on the fitment on any I have bought from them but we have very few choices.

[Samjp22]

3wheel- yeah! at least that gives me a variety of caps to choose from

kaz- yeah at least someone is making tanks, lots of people would be out of luck if they didnt

[Dirtcrasher]

Nice looking cap!!

How about IMS billet for a 350X.

Has anyone seen any of those??

[Samjp22]

Dc do you have any other trikes with plastic caps/tanks?

[Dirtcrasher]

Yup; I have a Clarke on the 250SX, works great!

[Samjp22]

Was gonna say if you've found what caps are compatible with that tank then swap em to the 350x tank to try and find billet caps that'll fit

[hitmeup760]

The thread you are referring to is mine, my brother has a 94 banshee and I kept hearing that banshee caps fit so I got my ass outside and just tried his and it fit great but this is on a stock gas tank, I have called clark's and they told me their gas caps are not the same as stock caps which sucks but it is what it is.

[Samjp22]

yeah the reason why the stock cap doesnt fit is that the hole in the to of the tank wont allow the vent part of the gas cap to fit in. would you be able to post a picture of the bottom side of that banshee cap? thanks

[hitmeup760]

I can take one tomorrow and post it but it does have the same vent part as the stock cap but it also has two holes that stick down towards the gas try and Google it if you need to know sooner. I just ordered a banshee cap on ebay for 20$ , right now there's a ton of Christmas sales on ebay for the 250r.

[oile]

205141 Here's a Clarke cap bought off of their web site.

[hitmeup760]

Here's the pic of the cap I ordered on ebay 205231

[hitmeup760]

here's one of the cap on the trike 205232

[Samjp22]

Hitmeup what brand of cap is that and what atv did it say it fit? Thanks

[SUPERBEAST]

it looks like an outlaw gas cap, you can get them on ebay

[hitmeup760]

It's an outlaw gas cap and it fits the 87 to 2006 banshee so I just learned that there is a crap load of different gas caps for these trikes, I just ordered 3 more but different designs and colors incase I change my style on the bike.

[Samjp22]

awesome thanks!