boardrider247
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I ordered a ims tank today for the 00-04 bikes. Hopefully this will fit and I can get back to assembling my bike.
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EC250
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Has anyone not strengthened there rear shock mount after grinding the top part down to fit the newer fule tank when fitting the transformation kit ?
My bike is the ec 250 1997
I have been told that top part of the mount was not needed just the sides were enough to deal with the shock, just wanted to know what people did to there's ?
My bike is the ec 250 1997
I have been told that top part of the mount was not needed just the sides were enough to deal with the shock, just wanted to know what people did to there's ?
boardrider247
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I haven't done anything with mine yet. But when I look at it, to me the top is just a tang for the seat to hold on to. I don't see it offering any real strength to the shock mount.
desertgasser300
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+1 to that. I cut mine flush filed down the sharp edges and haven't thought about it since. You should be ok.....
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desertgasser300
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I took the advice of Mikel at motocross center and purchased the stock tank as it was half the price of the ims tank. Well turns out it doesn't fit
Just an FYI for anyone else who attempts this on a older bike.
An 2011 tank fit on my 97'
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boardrider247
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Any chance you could post a pic of how much you cut off the shock mount?
Jim Cook
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I don't think he cut anything off the shock mount to make the tank fit on his older model Gasser.
When they went to the shorter shock in 2003, and moved the upper shock mount location, the mount intruded on the tank a bit. With the older, pre 2003 chassis, the mount did not intrude on that space.
To use the newer tank/seat/shrouds combo on the older '96-'99 frames, you had to cut off the seat mounting tab (flush and clean, as was stated), and get the newer seat/tank/shrouds, which will now fit. You will also have to move the coil to the newer location.
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boardrider247
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This is what I am currently up against. Here is the 2011 tank resting firmly on the shock mount.
Untitled by boardrider247, on FlickrAnyways I have a IMS tank on the what so I hope that will solve my issue. But I want to post as much info as possible for anyone who comes along looking for answers.
Jim Cook
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This is what I am currently up against. Here is the 2011 tank resting firmly on the shock mount.
Anyways I have a IMS tank on the what so I hope that will solve my issue. But I want to post as much info as possible for anyone who comes along looking for answers.
Thanks for posting the photos. I now see what you have been asking about. All the piece shown above the rear shock mount in the photo are actually part of the older tank mounting tab, and not part of the shock mount. (That's why I didn't realize exactly to what you were referring.)
If, after you get the new IMS tank, you still have the same problem, I see no problem coming from cutting the rest of the old seat mounting tab and bracing away from the frame. Just make sure that the shock mount is solid, and not cracked after all these years since it was manufactured. If it is not solid, weld/reinforce the mount tabs to make them stronger.
(I use an ox-acetylene torch and a mild steel filler rod to weld the chromoly frames. That way, the weld will already be annealed when it cools from the welding process.)
boardrider247
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Thanks again Jim. I guess this is what I wasn't quite understanding, that the entire bit above the shock it just for the seat mount. It looked structural to me as part of the shock mount.
Jim Cook
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Work in process 300 ec from 1999.
I love the black frame. It really sets off the new plastics.
Great Job!
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Work in process 300 ec from 1999.
99!! Wow, you could list that on ebay as a 2009 & most punters wouldn't question it
Looks great
Mudshark
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Looks like a good one to upgrade. Looks like someone took good care of it.
Have fun.
Mudshark
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Work in process 300 ec from 1999.
Looks SWEEET!
desertgasser300
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This is what I am currently up against. Here is the 2011 tank resting firmly on the shock mount.
Anyways I have a IMS tank on the what so I hope that will solve my issue. But I want to post as much info as possible for anyone who comes along looking for answers.
I would cancel the order on that IMS tank, it won't fit flush either. You need to cut that piece off the shock mount like we have suggested.
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EC250
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Work in process 300 ec from 1999.
Frame looks cool, Powder coat the swing arm black as we'll !
