96-01 YZ to Modern 02 + Gas Tank Conversion

[Street_Kleaver]

Its been done before, But I'd thought I'd show you mine with the dimensions.

This is for a 05 tank. So it will be for the wider aluminium frame.

Tools you'll need

Box cutter

Hacksaw.

Some Hand files.

Center Punch with hammer.

Vice to hold it all

6.5mm Drill bit for the tank mounts.

Step Drill bit capable of drilling a 16mm hole for the rubber bushes.

Few beers and some good tunes.

Shift the tank rubber up the frame, re-zip tie it. The lower rubber mount had to be trimmed (Razer Blade/box cutter) on the side So the tank would slide over it snug. (picture shows the radiator cages I built). Also you will need to unbolt the Plastic tab and bolt that locates the seat off your 96-01 tank and bolt it to the newer style 05 tank.

Here are the brackets I made. From 40x40 3mm Aluminium angle. The rubber bushes with washer tube inserts are the same used on the radiators. Extra holes in the middle of the bracket are just for visual.

Here are the dimensions for the mounting holes for the Tank.. All measuring from the TOP leading edge downwards.

Use your 6.5mm drill bit to drill the holes

Here are the dimensions for the mounting holes for the Frame. Use your step drill at 16mm for the rubber bushes. They are bushes for the radiator mounts. I had a few spare.

Radiator Fill side (Right Side)

Gear shifter side (Left Side)

For the lower shroud brackets you can do this (Taken from another thread) 25mm hole centers apart. I'd use a bit of smaller angle for extra strength so there is a spine, stick it in the vice for the correct angle contact to shroud guard. Like the little angle shown lower on my welded mounts. Also shows another way to mount the tank using the 05 Plastic mounts on the tank.

This is how I did mine. I built Radiator cages since there is much on offer for these models. But with integrated lower shroud mounts for the newer guards. 6mm side thickness and crush tubes bolted front and rear. Shouldn't be able to wreck those babies in a hurry!

Here is my mount TIG welded on and angle inline with the guard.

I have a custom sticker kit in the works for mine. Should look sweet once its all done.

Hope this helps!! Feel free to ask any more questions.

[2smokeridah]

bike looks great man! the white frame is amazing! i'm temped to try this myself when i have some free time this winter...

[BDubb106]

Awsome write up and pics... super easy to follow for those who arent the most mechanically inclined.

Im subscribed and will probably attempt this on either my 96 Yz250 or the 00 yz125 this winter to occupy some time since there will be no riding with the snow.

[BDubb106]

Oh and who is doing your custom graphics and if you dont mind me asking, what was the cost? Ill be needing some if I do this conversion, cuz if I do Ill be throwing the 2010 F front fender on there as well. So graphics will need to be mismatched.

[Street_Kleaver]

In Australia I'm getting a local place to do it. $120 for the Tank and shrouds. Speedgraffix or some place like that will be cheaper for you.

You can get a 2011 front fender that fits 2 strokes. The hole pattern is slightly different on the 4 stroke guard. I think Cycra is the brand that make the F guard that fits the 2 stroke.

[bump530]

I really like it. No lie tho, I was just thinking about some brackets like that today when I was I reading your other thread. Its making me want to find a tank for mine now.

[Street_Kleaver]

I got one here in the classifieds. $40 + $40 shipping. Wont find one that cheap here in Australia. At least $150 2nd hand

Best thing about it, If you mess a bracket up. Bin it and start again. 40x40 3mm thick ally angle is cheap. They are fiddly but not hard. Take your time. Measure twice, cut once.

[BDubb106]

In Australia I'm getting a local place to do it. $120 for the Tank and shrouds. Speedgraffix or some place like that will be cheaper for you.

You can get a 2011 front fender that fits 2 strokes. The hole pattern is slightly different on the 4 stroke guard. I think Cycra is the brand that make the F guard that fits the 2 stroke.

Got ya, I guess I should have checked your location.

The 2010 fender is an easy mount... I have one sitting on the shelf which is my reasoning for running it first, it just needs some new holes drilled and it will mount right up. Maybe after I run that one for a while Ill upgrade to a newer one.

[Street_Kleaver]

Got ya, I guess I should have checked your location.

The 2010 fender is an easy mount... I have one sitting on the shelf which is my reasoning for running it first, it just needs some new holes drilled and it will mount right up. Maybe after I run that one for a while Ill upgrade to a newer one.

Go for it. I've re-drilled fenders in the past. As long as they stay on.. No problem ?

I'm thinking in the future I might run the 2010 F front fender and number plate on my 144 project. I like that euro look it gives it.

[BDubb106]

I think its def. a good look! Just be sure if you put graphics on it you call the company you decide to order from and let them know that you need the front graphic for that fender so the graphics will fit.

I ran the 2010 for about 2 months until my graphics kit came in, when I tried to fit the front fender decal it looked pretty silly so I took the fender off and put the original fender back on. I thought about trimming it but I would have had to cut through the words on the graphics.

[Not2Sure]

When do we get to see the finished result???. I like the 96-01 side guards and always wondered how they would look with the later model tank on the bike.

[Street_Kleaver]

Soon, I'm just waiting on suspension components to come in from California. And the graphic designer is visiting the US of A at the moment. He wont be back till next week.

I'll post pics when its fully together.

[Street_Kleaver]

Before and after.

[mikeylikesit]

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[derekk872003]

I realize this is an old thread but its the newest one I could find on the subject. I'm looking to put a 2002+ tank and shrouds on my 98 yz250, and I'd like to use a bigger aftermarket tank. Does anybody know if it will clear or will it be a crap shoot? Thanks!

[derekk872003]

Bump, anybody have any insight?

[Ronny T]

Bump, anybody have any insight?

it will fit pretty good just got to custom fab the tank brackets, give it a try if you want

[derekk872003]

Cool, my original tank is leaking around one of the shroud bolts and the shrouds are ragged looking so I figure if I'm going to replace them anyway I might as well upgrade to a bigger and newer tank while I'm at it. Worst case I'll just send the tank back I guess... It will probly be this spring before I try it but I'll post back here to pass on the info whether it works or not.

[eXc]

holy thread dig batman!

Nothing to see here, I just wanted to comment so I can find this again later, as my 99 tank is leaking.

[Greg Rohde]

I know this is an old thread, and who knows if OP is still around, but just wanted to say thank you!

I made gas tank brackets using his dims to fit a 05 YZ250 tank on my 01 YZ250! ?