gas tank compatability?

Atlus · 05-19-2009, 02:15 PM

Hey all, Im looking into replacing my gas tank and wanted to know if the 05-06 gas tanks will fit and work with an 03 gz250. Thanks in advance! :biggrin:

adrianinflorida · 05-19-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlus

Hey all, Im looking into replacing my gas tank and wanted to know if the 05-06 gas tanks will fit and work with an 03 gz250. Thanks in advance! :biggrin:

It should, as long it's a non-california tank on a non-cali bike, or a cali tank on a cali bike.

Atlus · 05-19-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by adrianinflorida

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Originally Posted by Atlus

Hey all, Im looking into replacing my gas tank and wanted to know if the 05-06 gas tanks will fit and work with an 03 gz250. Thanks in advance! :biggrin:

It should, as long it's a non-california tank on a non-cali bike, or a cali tank on a cali bike.

ack, I have no idea. I live in california but I bought my bike used and have no idea what its specs are specifically. Im assuming the tank isn't a cali tank since im getting it off ebay motors....is there a way to check on both?

Moedad · 05-19-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlus

ack, I have no idea. I live in california but I bought my bike used and have no idea what its specs are specifically. Im assuming the tank isn't a cali tank since im getting it off ebay motors....is there a way to check on both?

Ask the seller?

adrianinflorida · 05-19-2009, 08:38 PM

IIRC, the capacity of the California tank is a bit less than the others. Check the service manual, downloadable on the forum.

music man · 05-19-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by adrianinflorida

IIRC, the capacity of the California tank is a bit less than the others. Check the service manual, downloadable on the forum.

I am not real sure that would make it not fit on a non California GZ though, I am not saying it will, but I don't see why it wouldn't fit. And also I have to wonder why they hold less gas in Cali than in the rest of the country?? Anyone know?

Water Warrior 2 · 05-19-2009, 10:51 PM

Just guessing here but I think the Cali tank might have an indentation on the bottom side to make room for a charcoal canister.

Atlus · 09-11-2009, 01:06 PM

Hey everybody, sorry I've been so MIA but I've been out and about quite a bit this past summer. Regardless Ive finally got a little breathing room to work on my bike again since my deer accident. I'm still looking into buying a replacement tank for my bike and was wondering if anybody knew how to check whether my gz250 is the cali model or not. Also, what is the diameter for the exhaust since Im looking to replace mine (lost a good chunk of it in the crash bahaha)

Thanks!!

Sarris · 09-11-2009, 03:52 PM

I believe that Cali models have a cannister located under the frame below the battery box.

I'm fairly sure that they'll interchange between years, but the Cali tank may have a different petcock.

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Atlus Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 40	Re: gas tank compatability? Hey everybody, sorry I've been so MIA but I've been out and about quite a bit this past summer. Regardless Ive finally got a little breathing room to work on my bike again since my deer accident. I'm still looking into buying a replacement tank for my bike and was wondering if anybody knew how to check whether my gz250 is the cali model or not. Also, what is the diameter for the exhaust since Im looking to replace mine (lost a good chunk of it in the crash bahaha) Thanks!!
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Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: gas tank compatability? I believe that Cali models have a cannister located under the frame below the battery box. I'm fairly sure that they'll interchange between years, but the Cali tank may have a different petcock. :??: :??: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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