Knos_CR500 14 Posted April 6, 2010 as the title reads post up pictures on your bikes of the differnet tanks as i dunno which one to get and your thoughts thanks.. either way ill be going the clear one.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trail_mate 10 Posted April 6, 2010 Nathan Woods 2005 YZ250 with Zip-Ty Tank Kudla4x's YZ250 with an IMS?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knos_CR500 14 Posted April 6, 2010 whats the Zip-Ty Tank never heard of them? that white yz looks sweet as Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookiemonsterMoA 140 Posted April 6, 2010 I have a 2006 yz250 that i just redid. I installed the Clark 3.1 tank because they use the stock brackets for mounting unlike the IMS. I went with black because i do not like the clear look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikedude127 1,050 Posted April 6, 2010 I dont have pics of my IMS, but Ive used both.. I think the consensus has been that the IMS is a cleaner fit than the Clarke, I know thats what I concluded.. Also, the Zip Ty is made by IMS Oh ya, and the V Force are a waste of 249.95 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schrode 2,403 My Rides (4) Posted April 6, 2010 clarke is a bit more of a nutbuster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knos_CR500 14 Posted April 7, 2010 what mounts do the ims use? does the ims carry the fuel lower the clarke looks like it has a big neck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikedude127 1,050 Posted April 7, 2010 what mounts do the ims use? does the ims carry the fuel lower the clarke looks like it has a big neck... Both tanks use the OEM mounts.. I dont think there is much difference in the way they carry the fuel, but the IMS is shaped better which offers relief from surprise nut bustas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtdirtbag 751 My Ride Posted April 7, 2010 I've had both, couldn't tell that much difference, current ride has the Clarke that has the quick fill conversion on it(in other words, it is set-up for a quick fill with an alum adaptor for a conventional cap). One thing I like about this is the separate vent tube so that you don't have to mess with it on the cap. I personally, would buy whichever is the least dollars, one ride and you get used to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookiemonsterMoA 140 Posted April 7, 2010 Both tanks use the OEM mounts.. I dont think there is much difference in the way they carry the fuel, but the IMS is shaped better which offers relief from surprise nut bustas Maybe on the newer bikes but my buddy has a 01 yz250 and i think you have to take out the front rad. bolt on the right side and mount it there and the left side does not have any mounting so only that 1 bolt and the little strap holds it in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shrubitup 11,041 My Rides (2) Posted April 7, 2010 Clarke 3.1 in bedpan clear Clarke valdez 3.9 model on my 04 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Sanchez 205 Posted April 7, 2010 I have the 3.1g Clarke and its farkin great. I rode my bike for a week with the stock tank, then mounted up the Clarke, and didn't really notice any difference. I sit up on my tank in the corners no problem. It also bolted up perfectly. The only complaint I have is the stock plastic cap. It looks like something you'd get in a dollar store or off a Chinese bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knos_CR500 14 Posted April 8, 2010 that 3.1 clarke looks good any ims pictures to compare? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trail_mate 10 Posted April 8, 2010 Zip-Ty looks way way better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookiemonsterMoA 140 Posted April 8, 2010 OH.. Sorry, didnt realize we're talking about ancient artifacts here Very funny Thats the only year i have experience with but if im not mistaked it the same thing for the newer bikes? Correct me if i am wrong guys who have them on newer bikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikedude127 1,050 Posted April 8, 2010 Thats the only year i have experience with but if im not mistaked it the same thing for the newer bikes? Correct me if i am wrong guys who have them on newer bikes. Just bustin yer balls a little cookie Id love to have a post vintage or vintage YZ In fact, if I could find one for a reasonable deal, Id get another 82 or 83 YZ 100 My very first MX machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leftdagrid 4,277 My Ride Posted April 8, 2010 clarke 3.1 fits well, august will be 4 years on same tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IDAHOBALLER 14 Posted April 8, 2010 Personally I think the ZipTy is the best tank out of all of them. It is made by IMS so it shares the high quality fit and finish that IMS is known for. It holds the fuel lower than any of the other OS tanks, and retaines the stock tanks profile inbetween the legs. The tank only sticks up a couple inches higher than the stock tank so it has less chance to squarsh your nuts and doesnt make the front of the seat rise very much at all. The only two downsides to this tank that I can see is the price (I paid $350ish for mine once it was all said and done, the regular non-drybreak tanks are cheaper) and that it makes it really difficult to access the spark plug without removing the tank. I just bought a YZ blue ZipTy dry-break ready tank w/billet screw lid adapter for my 06 YZ. It sure does get spendy quick when you start messing with the dry-break stuff. I cant wait to get it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookiemonsterMoA 140 Posted April 8, 2010 Just bustin yer balls a little cookie Id love to have a post vintage or vintage YZ In fact, if I could find one for a reasonable deal, Id get another 82 or 83 YZ 100 My very first MX machine O i know you were,LOL I would love to get another 1976 yz100, that was my first bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
