Author Topic: New RM370A/B- RM400N new plastic tanks (Read 7298 times)

Doc · « **on:** November 26, 2007, 05:48:36 AM »

check these replicas from Ed's Vintage on eBay. Neat or what!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-RM370-RM250-1976-1977-AHRMA-RM-Fuel-Tank_W0QQitemZ170172959846QQihZ007QQcategoryZ35581QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

crs-and-rms · « **Reply #1 on:** November 26, 2007, 08:21:40 PM »

wow they look nice doc

LWC82PE · « **Reply #2 on:** November 26, 2007, 08:37:54 PM »

hmmm. i think its highly likey these are Clarke mfg tanks. they make these replica tanks to use the stock caps. i could be wrong though

VMX Andrew · « **Reply #3 on:** November 26, 2007, 08:49:00 PM »

hey lwc3077 have you ever been to the cessnock swap meet.well for the last two years there has been a nos rm250 76model petrol tank brand new still in its box for $250.is that a good price or what....

crs-and-rms · « **Reply #4 on:** November 26, 2007, 09:00:13 PM »

when is that swap meet at cessnock im looking for a rm 250 tank

VMX Andrew · « **Reply #5 on:** November 26, 2007, 09:04:27 PM »

mate its always on in the first weekend of august....

crs-and-rms · « **Reply #6 on:** November 27, 2007, 07:35:47 PM »

thanks andrew next question where in cessnock is this swap meet

LWC82PE · « **Reply #7 on:** November 27, 2007, 08:47:18 PM »

no i havent, im in SA. It says they are replicas not NOS so im sure they are made by Clarke.
http://www.clarkemfg.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CM&Product_Code=1455&Category_Code=suzuki

http://www.clarkemfg.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CM&Product_Code=1347&Category_Code=suzuki

if anyones thinking about bidding , do your homewrok as you may find these go for over the amount clarke are selling them for. the Clarke yellow tanks are very good also, a very good yellow.

LWC82PE · « **Reply #8 on:** November 27, 2007, 08:54:08 PM »

yep already over 140 US!, these are gonna go for over $200 ea you watch them!

so save your self the pain and get a Clarke one, then buy decals and cap separately.
i beleve making plastic tanks is highly specialized and not like doing fenders or fibreglass stuff so i doubt there is another mob other than Clarke making these replicas. i remember someone asking DC plastic if they can make tanks but they said its a totally different process and a lot more involved and expensive.

VMX Andrew · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2007, 07:16:56 PM »

Quote from: crs-and-rms on November 27, 2007, 07:35:47 PM

thanks andrew next question where in cessnock is this swap meet

at the showground.....its always on the first week end of august.....look for a confirmation on the dates for next years event in the back of the just bikes magazine that comes out once a month...cheers andrew.

kevwrx · « **Reply #10 on:** December 01, 2007, 01:10:49 AM »

I just bought one of these Clarke tanks for my 250T, expecting it to arrive in the next few days.
Now I just gotta find the correct tank stickers for it.....

oldfart · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2007, 08:42:18 AM »

Kev What did they charge for postage and handling ?

Doc · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2007, 11:46:11 AM »

I emailed the guy on ebay who had the above tanks listed and he tells me tm400 replica are on the cards. I reckon it would be the end to few issues but certainly they'll probably weigh more than a steel or alum tank. A replica plastic tank on the TMS400 would be sweet

LWC82PE · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2007, 12:16:34 PM »

Clarke usually charge about $60 US for shipping/handling. takes about 7-10 days to arrive.

lukeb1961 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2007, 12:51:58 PM »

Example of tank shipping cost: I just received an alloy PE250B tank from a mate in the backwoods - US$45 shipping from North Carolina to Sydney.

kevwrx · « **Reply #15 on:** December 03, 2007, 03:36:12 PM »

Quote from: oldfart on December 01, 2007, 08:42:18 AM

Kev What did they charge for postage and handling ?

The whole lot cost me about $190 US including shipping, roughly $40 - $45 to ship it.

LWC82PE · « **Reply #16 on:** December 05, 2007, 09:05:41 PM »

oh my gosh, has any one else checked to see what these tanks have gone for?

Doc · « **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2007, 09:58:25 PM »

yeah I been watching LWC..$250 for the 370 tank I thought pretty fair considering what NOS genuine would fetch.

kevwrx · « **Reply #18 on:** December 17, 2007, 05:28:11 PM »

Guys
The tank that I bought for my 250T arrived today.
It's bloody awesome, for $200.00 odd delivered it's also great value.

Have a great Christmas
Kev

gator · « **Reply #19 on:** December 17, 2007, 06:05:11 PM »

How many day's did it take to arrive Kev

kevwrx · « **Reply #20 on:** December 19, 2007, 12:32:07 AM »

Took roughly three weeks to arrive, looks great now all stickered up....

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