[dsn_klr650] touch up paint

[Darrel & Deanna]

Pete- My understanding of the gas tank deal as explained by a Honda dealer, is that DOT does not allow manufacturers to put plastic tanks on street bikes. However, it is legal to put a Baja kit on say an XR400 (w/plastic tank) and ride on the street. This is just hear-say though and it may vary from state to state. The emissions aspect sure does... Darrel A12 digest mode by the way, anyone live in a state where plastic gas tanks are illegal on the street besides me? man, i can't wait to move outta here 8^). _pete

[The Squasher]

It seems strange that the D.O.T. won't allow plastic tanks on motorcycles (but I know it's true). If a motorcycle crashes and the steel tank scrapes along the street (cement) sparks may be created and if it puts a hole in the tank then WOOOSH, huge fire ball. The funny thing about DOT is they prefer plastic fuel tanks in cars over steel. Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 07:50:10 -0700 From: "Darrel & Deanna" Subject: Plastic vs Steel Tanks: NKLR Pete- My understanding of the gas tank deal as explained by a Honda dealer, is that DOT does not allow manufacturers to put plastic tanks on street bikes. However, it is legal to put a Baja kit on say an XR400 (w/plastic tank) and ride on thestreet. This is just hear-say though and it may vary from state to state. The emissions aspect sure does...DarrelA12digest mode by the way, anyone live in a state where plastic gas tanks are illegal on the street besides me? man, i can't wait to move outta here 8^)._pete ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

[Scott Bower]

I believe the KTM Adventure actually comes with an Acerbis Plastic tank right off the showroom floor. --Scott Bower >>

[Anton Perdices]

I don't get it, If plastic tanks are DOT approved, how does KTM get away with it? Anton Perdices Information Services Nortel Networks telephone: 954 851-8753 (ESN 228) fax: 954 851-8499 (ESN 228) e-mail: perdicea@... Message: 12 Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 16:01:15 PDT From: "The Squasher" Subject: RE: Plastic vs Steel Tanks: NKLR It seems strange that the D.O.T. won't allow plastic tanks on motorcycles (but I know it's true). If a motorcycle crashes and the steel tank scrapes along the street (cement) sparks may be created and if it puts a hole in the tank then WOOOSH, huge fire ball. The funny thing about DOT is they prefer plastic fuel tanks in cars over steel. Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 07:50:10 -0700 From: "Darrel & Deanna" Subject: Plastic vs Steel Tanks: NKLR Pete- My understanding of the gas tank deal as explained by a Honda dealer, is that DOT does not allow manufacturers to put plastic tanks on street bikes. However, it is legal to put a Baja kit on say an XR400 (w/plastic tank) and ride on thestreet. This is just hear-say though and it may vary from state to state. The emissions aspect sure does...DarrelA12digest mode by the way, anyone live in a state where plastic gas tanks are illegal on the street besides me? man, i can't wait to move outta here 8^)._pete

[Arne]

From: Brad Davis [mailto:bradcdavis@...] Subject: [DSN_klr650] Touch Up Paint Does anyone know where I can get touch-up paint for KLR's? I need the silver color for the frame and also turquoise for the fuel tank. I looked on buykawasaki.com but couldn't locate it there. Thanks, Brad Davis 1995 KLR 2700mi Search the archives. There was a thread on this last year and Morgan found a near perfect match... Hammerite or something... Arne