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Title: Will a KTM MC 5 tank fit a 73 Six-Day?
Post by: john durrill on January 13, 2010, 09:42:15 PM

Folks,
Will one of Clarke's MC5 Tanks , the KTM 3.7 gallon fit

( http://www.clarkemfg.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=284 )

my 73 125 Six-day frame?
john d.

Title: Will a KTM MC 5 tank fit a 73 Six-Day?
Post by: Britt Boyette on January 13, 2010, 10:23:14 PM

No, the MC5 won't fit. Been there, tried that. I'll have a look at the other tank tomorrow and let you know.

Britt Boyette
1976 125 MC5
1975 250 HS

Title: Will a KTM MC 5 tank fit a 73 Six-Day?
Post by: rob w on January 13, 2010, 10:28:44 PM

John, I have that tank and frame. I think maybe the tunnel of the tank is a bit narrow at the front to fit the high-breather top tube. And the OA length may be too long - BUT will let you know for certain when I try it on tomorrow.
I have one of those tank, never seen gas, like brand new condition - in the color of light green. So if it fits, maybe you'd be interested to purchase ??
Update tomorrow.
BobW

Title: Will a KTM MC 5 tank fit a 73 Six-Day?
Post by: john durrill on January 14, 2010, 08:08:01 AM

Thanks folks,
My tank is not doing well and will need a lot of work to have right again. A plastic replacementwould be nice to find.
John D.

Title: Will a KTM MC 5 tank fit a 73 Six-Day?
Post by: Britt Boyette on January 14, 2010, 10:27:42 PM

I looked at it today and the tunnel is shaped like the CMF type framed tank I have. The top side of it looks like a GS-6.

Britt Boyette
1976 125 MC5
1975 250 HS

Title: Will a KTM MC 5 tank fit a 73 Six-Day?
Post by: rob w on January 15, 2010, 08:46:56 AM

John, The Clarke tank (like the one in your link) that I have does not fit the high-breather frames (front width of tunnel is too narrow) - it also does not fit the MC5 frames (too narrow to fit around head tube gusset)
The only Penton that mine fits is a '72 CMF seat breather.

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Just like this in #08 green.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clarke-Gas-Tank-KTM-Vintage-MC-5-Style-3-7G-14-0L-11348_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3c94a13876QQitemZ260191631478QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Title: Will a KTM MC 5 tank fit a 73 Six-Day?
Post by: john durrill on January 15, 2010, 10:58:55 AM

rob , britt,
Thank you both. It looked like a good idea if it would clear.
Looks like it will be a bunch of work on my old tank to get thing's right.
john d.

Title: Will a KTM MC 5 tank fit a 73 Six-Day?
Post by: Britt Boyette on January 15, 2010, 07:49:34 PM

There's some tanks on eBay right now that may work.

Britt Boyette
1976 125 MC5
1975 250 HS

Title: Will a KTM MC 5 tank fit a 73 Six-Day?
Post by: Britt Boyette on January 16, 2010, 09:17:41 AM

Quotequote:Originally posted by rob w

John, The Clarke tank (like the one in your link) that I have does not fit the high-breather frames (front width of tunnel is too narrow) - it also does not fit the MC5 frames (too narrow to fit around head tube gusset)
The only Penton that mine fits is a '72 CMF seat breather.

So, what your saying is that the tank only fit's non-high breather frames. Which model and years did they make those?

Britt Boyette
1976 125 MC5
1975 250 HS

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