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Clarke Mfg plastic tank for '10 Husky TC/TXC/TE250

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by Norman Foley, Feb 23, 2010.

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  1. John47 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Georgia
    Clarke Mfg

    Talked with gentleman Thursday, that had bought a 250 TXC for his son to race. He spoke to Clarke and was told there 12 to 16 weeks out. He then called P3, and is having one made there. The gentleman at P3 said he sent them a mold weeks ago and doesn't undersatand the holdup. Not good news especially with summer coming.
    John47, Apr 4, 2010
    #21

  2. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    they are in fact building it and i don't think it will be that far out. All tank manufacturer take forever, must be a grueling process. I know the folks at Clarke and will call Monday and see whats up. It's happening for sure.
    Motosportz, Apr 4, 2010
    #22

  3. 440rev Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    IL
    Any progress?
    440rev, Apr 17, 2010
    #23

  4. columbia510 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    columbia,ca
    I called to check up and the doode said around 12 weeks. Argh.
    columbia510, Apr 19, 2010
    #24

  5. 440rev Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    IL
    Thanks for keeping us posted
    440rev, Apr 20, 2010
    #25

  6. BILLF CH Sponsor

    Location:
    BMP Husqvarna, Salem, OR USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    92WXC350 /Lamson CR250/701 Vitpilen/
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph900 Scrambler 1200 HD Nightst
    I talked to Britt at Clarke Saturday 06/19/10 about the tanks he was here consigning his road bike for sale,hes just finishing his part and they will need to borrow another bike and pump from us again for referance and fitment. the project now goes onto another person for his part,but some of the key people for this are going on vacations so its sounds like end of July or longer .I know alot of WR125/150 and Te/TC/TXC owners have been waiting a long time but thats the truth straight from the horses mouth.billf
    BILLF, Jun 22, 2010
    #26

  7. jjg76 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    San Diego
    Do we have any more current estimates? I have hi hopes for this Clarke tank and the manufacturer is holding a 10% off sale on all tanks until the end of August. I'm crossing my fingers.
    jjg76, Aug 4, 2010
    #27

  8. LawnDartMike Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Salem, OR USA
    I received an email last Friday and they said they are looking at mid August. I'll cross my fingers....:D
    LawnDartMike, Aug 4, 2010
    #28

  9. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I called them a few days ago because they wanted to use my WR and TXC. They said 2 weeks and then laughed saying they have said that for a month. When it is here it is here. Sounds like they are real close.
    Motosportz, Aug 4, 2010
    #29

  10. columbia510 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    columbia,ca
    I have used Clarke tanks in the past on many of my older bikes. I really like their products and I was looking forward to using their tank on my new bike. The wait was too long so I purchased a Clarke.

    As we all know the stock tank capacity is a joke of what a dual sport bike range should be. I ride often to my favorite trails from my home, the ride is 14 miles one way all on dirt to the "super secret" stuff then the ride really "starts". I have came home on fumes before and never again. The stock tank would not let me have enough capacity to allow me to ride without trailering up and driving for an hour not right.
    columbia510, Aug 4, 2010
    #30

  11. SanDHusky Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Campo
    Hopefully Clarke gets this tank completed and out to the public in the next couple of weeks, like IMS. The IMS tank claims 2.8 gal. but on the FI 250, it might not be able to use all of that fuel. The Clarke is supposed to be a copy of the P3 carbon/kevlar tanks.

    Looks like the IMS is lower on top and drops farther down than stock, while the Clarke (If identical to P3), will be taller, but not drop as far down. The Clarke should be a 3.0, if all stays the same as P3.

    Looks like the Clarke might have more usable fuel for the FI bikes and will be a bit bigger than the IMS tank.

    Either way, both tank options will be good :applause:

    Mitch.

    :cheers:
    SanDHusky, Aug 5, 2010
    #31
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