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posted November 12, 2009 12:23 PM
half tanks, gas caps ect
so another one of my winter goals is to cut down the gas tank, but keep most of the stock tank cover in place. i plan on moving most of the electronics out of the tail into the newly created empty space. i plan on keeping the stock location of the gas cap and running a fill tube to the tank. i dont require a keyed gas cap, but it needs to be flush mounted so its not in the way. any suggestions?
thx
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posted November 12, 2009 02:08 PM
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posted November 12, 2009 11:31 PM
i use the stock fuel pump case + the stronger muzzy fuel pump
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posted November 12, 2009 11:33 PM
fuel tank holds = 5 liter / 1,3 gallon
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posted November 13, 2009 06:29 AM
thx for the pics. im looking to get a gas gap that fills the space so it appears to be oem or just an aftermarket gas cap on an oem tank.
i might see if theres a way to use the oem cap and just attach the filler hose to it...
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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posted November 13, 2009 09:09 AM
Woppi, how much does that tank weigh? Looks very nice! 
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posted November 14, 2009 10:32 AM
so heres what i have so far. ill be using the oem gas cap, and everything will appear to be stock except im going to flatten out the tank cover just a bit like the one on Chris's bike
if you try this at home please be sure you dont have any gas fumes left in the tank, we dont want any explosions when you fire up the cutting wheels on the dremmel.  . i drained the tank yesterday, removed the pump and float ect. washed it out with water, and let it sit over night. cleaned it with brake clean, waited for it to be dry(mostly), then lit it with a BBQ lighter. a few seconds later no more fumes 
going to add a flat top with a filler tube. no more electronics in the tail.
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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posted November 14, 2009 11:50 AM
KZScott
the stock gas cap is to heavy !! use a other one - aluminium gas cap - zx 9 ??
why you dont use a rubber sleeve - between the half gas tank and the gas cap ?
i remember wolf racing from australia - used one ! ask him ? - pic ?
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posted November 14, 2009 11:56 AM
Woppi- are you sure a ZX9 gas cap fits?
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posted November 14, 2009 12:07 PM
quote:
Woppi, how much does that tank weigh? Looks very nice!
thx !
about 5,5lbs with the fuel pump
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posted November 14, 2009 12:17 PM
yes ill be using a rubber fill tube
ill look into using the zx9 cap, but the stock one works for now
the next step should be done alone, as taking a dremmel to the paint may make you feel like crying... but it IS worth it in the end  . ill trim the bottom off of the cut out piece but it will sit kinda like this, fiberglassed on
say hello to the new home for the ecu and a bunch of other stuff
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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posted November 14, 2009 12:39 PM
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Woppi- are you sure a ZX9 gas cap fits?
not sure !
but kzscott kann do it ! i know !
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posted November 14, 2009 06:51 PM
if you're ever in a hurry to weld or cut a gas tank, used compressed air to purge the fumes! works like a champ!
i'll grab a blow gun and electrical tape the lever shut so it blows.. let it sit for a minute.. then.. booyah! go to town.
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posted November 14, 2009 10:23 PM
spent the evening rerouting the ecu and the battery wires. im about 85%done. then i have the PC, efir, window switch, kill box/2 step, progressive box, data logger and associated extras to reroute aswell.... ive never soldered so many wires in a row. the only wires going to the tail are for the regulator and the tail lights
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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posted November 15, 2009 03:25 PM
ecu in its new home
now that i have room, ill probly upgrade to shower head style distribution blocks 
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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posted November 16, 2009 09:35 PM
man o' man, Scott, when you decide to get after something, you DO IT!
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posted November 17, 2009 04:55 AM
Both of you guys must have the fountain of energy.
i watch in aw.
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posted November 17, 2009 07:52 AM
off work till dec 8th, i got bored
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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posted November 17, 2009 07:54 AM
Scott, what did you use to cut around the cap? I have an air cut off wheel I can use for the big cuts, but not tight work.
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posted November 17, 2009 08:42 AM
i made all the cuts with a dremmel. the wheels are about 1 1/4 in diameter. used about 10 of the fiberglass reinforced wheels($12?). if you plan your cuts you can do the sharp curves with a half wheel or smaller to make it much easier
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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posted November 17, 2009 09:48 AM
quote:
Both of you guys must have the fountain of energy.
i watch in aw.
there is a lot of manpower !
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posted November 17, 2009 11:44 PM
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found the pic from Wolf Racing !
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posted November 18, 2009 08:46 AM
thanks, mine will be very similar
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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posted November 18, 2009 08:49 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 18 Nov 2009 16:49
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i made all the cuts with a dremmel. the wheels are about 1 1/4 in diameter. used about 10 of the fiberglass reinforced wheels($12?). if you plan your cuts you can do the sharp curves with a half wheel or smaller to make it much easier
Scott, if you get a chance could you take a photo of the dremel/wheel setup? Thanks!
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posted November 18, 2009 05:15 PM
I made the metal cuts for my haft tank with a metal shears {you can buy at Lowe's} and a air cut of wheel 3inch
The dremel is good for the fine work but the little disc's break real easy.
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