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    85 liquid R (Tank is not saveable...cracking goes way too deep. So new one needed

    Ok so I was looking at maybe a clark tank off ebay. Has anyone bought one and have any feed back about it. Or if someone has a really nice one with no cracking or scratches period let me know. Thanx everyone
    If trikes are so dangerous how could I possibly still be riding them after 12 years?

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    Who has a clark tank on there bike?
    If trikes are so dangerous how could I possibly still be riding them after 12 years?

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    i had the desert tank and loved it ,looked great extra gas, even the color was good.
    theres a picture of it on my 85 r. cattledog
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    Thanx cattle-dog. Did it mount up good and were you able to use the stock petcock ok.
    If trikes are so dangerous how could I possibly still be riding them after 12 years?

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    I bought a new white clarke for MY 85'R,- the holes didnt line up quite enough. No matter how hard I tried to pull on it! I later installed a 2nd new white one for a buddy for HIS 85'R- the holes didnt line up quite enough also! About a 1/4 " off again. Almost ruined mine trying to make it work. (leave the rear holes alone if you get one!). The 2nd time around,-I fabbed 2 thin 1/4" aluminum spacers for under each of the front 2 mounts so it would line up.-and it didnt alter the tank at all. But it sucks to have to go thru this. You must also install the rubber mounts from your old tank too. .... And the gas cap seal rubber didnt last 6 months and just crumbled into tank. (Leaks gas right away onto your new tank as you ride.) Oh yeah,- its turning yellow after about 1 1/2 years.....I havent heard any other complaints tho?

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    I've fixed some pretty deep cracking on OEM tanks. You sure it can't be fixed?

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    my desert tank fit right on no issues

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    Thanx for the imput guys. As far as trying to save it...looks like alot of sanding that I'm not willing to do. I'd rather just spend the money for a tank and consentrate my efforts elsewhere on the project. My hat's off to whoever has spent the time to grind away all the spider cracking.
    If trikes are so dangerous how could I possibly still be riding them after 12 years?

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    Have a clark tank leaks right out of the box and I can't find where at yet.

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    iprefer3, Check with member mr.clean here on this site. He does awesome work and he may have an extra tank. One of the greatest guys to do buisness with you will find anywhere and he is in AZ. It will be worth it to contact him if he can hook you up.

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    mr clean has a few tanks.. i think he is cleaning them up for sale too...

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    Ok guys thanx. I had him fix and paint my case saver for my 82R. Yes he is a great guy and his work is highly recommended by me. i'll check with him.
    If trikes are so dangerous how could I possibly still be riding them after 12 years?

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    I have a spare oem tank in real good shape if your want I can sell it

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