Interchanging a D/E model YZ250 tank with an F model tank.

[Ozadvntr]

I am on the lookout for a 1979 YZ F model tank (yellow or white, I am not fussy). The bike is an import with a Desert tank fitted.

I am unsure if a tank from a D/E model will fit an F model? Anyone experience or knowledge on this?

Part number is 1W4 - 2411000 for D/E and 2X4-2411000 for the F model. I am thinking they should be interchangeable.

Mick

[Viper666]

They will not bolt straight on but with a couple of flat steel brackets they can be made to fit.

The "F" was a unique model for both the 125 & the 250\400 models for tanks & sidecovers. & especially the 400 engine\bore.

Yamaha usually did a 2-3 year run of compatible plastics but  not the F. The guards however will fit from just about any model of the era.

Have some spares. Which colour do you prefer?

[Ozadvntr]

Thanks for that, looks like I will have to make it fit.

The bike I purchased is an import, it is a bit weathered but all there. I was intending to make it a bit like Hannah's OW40. I have found a set of translucent side covers in the US.
It came with a big desert tank so I need to get ride of it.
I do have a spare white tank from a D/E but I was keeping it for me 400F as it has a painted tank.

Thanks for the great advice. Where are you located. If you have a set of yellow guards, I would take them off your hands.

Thanks,
Mick

[Viper666]

I have found a set of translucent side covers in the US.

Concourse parts Australia make them.

I do have a spare white tank from a D/E but I was keeping it for me 400F as it has a painted tank.

Wont fit

Where are you located

Vic

[Viper666]

Don't have a yellow but may have a white one

[Ozadvntr]

I cannot find the Concourse parts, any link?

If you could send a pic of the guard please.
Thanks for the advice as well. Appreciated.

[Paulos]

I may be wrong, but i don't think concourse parts are still producing the guards. They seem to have some front plates still for sale on ebay but thats about it.

[Viper666]

They are not doing guards anymore but still have stock of sidecovers. Closest thing you will get to NOS.

You can still buy their guards through Speed & Sport (Yamatopdog)

http://store.speedandsportinc.com/

Nos Replicas (Concourse parts)

http://stores.ebay.com.au/NOS-Replicas?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

[bigk]

I know someone with a 250F yellow tank (USA model) who wants to swap it for a white one if anyone has one & is keen on a yellow bike.
K

[Ozadvntr]

Thanks for that. I have a white D/E model tank. happy to swap.