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then again, a plastic tank scraping on the ground would be sooner to create a big gas puddle ready to explode. still, as with everything, i think i should be the one to decide whether or not i want to take that chance... _pete -----Original Message----- From: The Squasher [mailto:thesquasher@...] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 7:01 PM To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Never lose a file again. Protect yourself from accidental deletes, overwrites, and viruses with @Backup. Try @Backup it's easy, it's safe, and it's FREE! Click here to receive 300 MyPoints just for trying @Backup. http://click.egroups.com/1/6349/6/_/911801/_/963874874/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... Let's keep this list SPAM free! Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

In a message dated 7/17/00 10:42:57 AM, elcid24@... writes: >>