KikonZX14
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posted August 27, 2009 09:24 AM
 Edited By: KikonZX14 on 27 Aug 2009 17:51
Fuel Tank piping
Howdy Crowd! I need some advise from the Experts here. As you know, I'm in the process of repairing my bike, and as the Fuel Tank was badly dented during the accident (see pics below), I bought an used one in mint conditons. Only one MAJOR problem showed up. As I was reading some thread here, I noticed that there are differences in regards of the piping or tubes that comes out of the tanks. So, I ran out to check and guess what......the '07 (mine...original) has three tubes/pipes coming out of the bottom edge of the tank, and the '08 has only one...... 
This is how my Baby looks after some stripping and few minor repairs:
Fuel Tank
New Fuel Tank
The questions for the Experts are: Should I remove the piping from the original Tank, and install it on the 08 one?, Might be any injection problems if I use the 08 Tank and simply plug the other two hoses getting rid of them? (if so, anyone might tell me what am I suppose to do/change/tune so performance is not affected -my bike is bone stock....flies in...., no PC or Speedohealer-), or Should I just go ahead repair the original Tank?
Answers, Suggestions and New Ideas are quiiiiite welcome.
Thanks in advance  .
Best Regards & Hugs,
David
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eklipse636
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posted August 27, 2009 09:58 AM
Ssshhhiiit... Now that's a dent in the tank!
Sorry I have no experience in swapping out tanks. Someone here knows what's up
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KikonZX14
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posted August 27, 2009 10:09 AM
No problem Eklipse636, yep there were some big rocks on the way out of the race track where I fell. Thank God I didn't came across to any of them while dragging on the floor, but my Baby did, and there you see the result.
Hugs,
David
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Feel the need for SPEED2007 ZX-14 Black with Red Flames (Helibars, Sliders, Yoshimura TRC Ti 4-2 Slip Ons, Fender Eliminator, Zero Gravity SR Windscreen, Custom Heel Guards , Speedohealer V4, Pazzo Levers -soon to come: Flies out / PCV w/A/T kit and later 16T sprocket)1990 Honda Steed (Japan model same as Shadow)1993 Kawasaki Vulcan EN 500 (gone as I trade it in for the ZX-14)Santiago, Chile, South America
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posted August 28, 2009 05:19 AM
Come on Guys! I need to make a decision about the subject today, so I really need you inputs.
Thanks & Regards,
David
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Feel the need for SPEED2007 ZX-14 Black with Red Flames (Helibars, Sliders, Yoshimura TRC Ti 4-2 Slip Ons, Fender Eliminator, Zero Gravity SR Windscreen, Custom Heel Guards , Speedohealer V4, Pazzo Levers -soon to come: Flies out / PCV w/A/T kit and later 16T sprocket)1990 Honda Steed (Japan model same as Shadow)1993 Kawasaki Vulcan EN 500 (gone as I trade it in for the ZX-14)Santiago, Chile, South America
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Shane661
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posted August 28, 2009 05:31 AM
I believe that the only fitting of significance would be the tank vent line. Hook up the vent line to the tank, and trace the other lines to see what they attach to on the bike. They are likely emissions related.
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KikonZX14
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posted August 28, 2009 11:22 AM
Thanks Shane, the two additional fittings have a blue and a red dot respectively. EPA emission standards are not that "necessary" here in Chile, and since I've removed the two original catalyzers (exhaust pipes) and installed the Yoshi's, don't see the need to be really afraid that it won't pass the local emissions test on 2010.
Anyone might confirm the additional two fittings use?
Anyone might have the drawings (internal) of the ZX-14 fuel tanks that shows the difference between them?
Hugs,
David
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Feel the need for SPEED2007 ZX-14 Black with Red Flames (Helibars, Sliders, Yoshimura TRC Ti 4-2 Slip Ons, Fender Eliminator, Zero Gravity SR Windscreen, Custom Heel Guards , Speedohealer V4, Pazzo Levers -soon to come: Flies out / PCV w/A/T kit and later 16T sprocket)1990 Honda Steed (Japan model same as Shadow)1993 Kawasaki Vulcan EN 500 (gone as I trade it in for the ZX-14)Santiago, Chile, South America
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posted August 28, 2009 11:34 AM
Edited By: BobC on 28 Aug 2009 20:23
The 08/09 bike also had a different fuel pump to the 06/07. Could that have anything to do with it?
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