Guys,
Thanks for the opinions and suggestions. I have decided to exchange the black tank for a natural colored tank, that will hopefully not show any defects as much as the black one does. I have just gotten off of the phone with a very nice lady at Clarke to get an RA# and I was explaining the reason I wanted to return the black tank and she said "let me put you on hold for a moment". When she returned she explained that she had went back to talk to the tech and that he knew exactly what I was talking about. He said that the mold for this tank did not receive a very good plating job when it was produced, and this can cause the uneven finish in this area of the tank. He said that it has been on other tanks, but that I was the first to complain about it. He also agreed that even though the same mold is used to manufacture all of the different colors of the tank, that the natural color would be the best choice to "hide" this defect. That's the story I got from Clarke on the phone this morning, just wanted to pass along the information.

jb7

 

Hey at least they are honest about it and willing to swap colors for you. As opposed to well we don't know whats wrong, 20% restocking fee and we might have the one you want in stock....

 

Yea, I am happy with the response from Clarke as far as the customer service aspect of it, the return shipping for the bad tank and the shipping for the replacement tank is a little hard to swallow though.

jb7

 

Hey Deej, sounds like the perfect time to swap out the spark plug for a brand new one and see if it starts right up.

 

You know, from everything that has been reported here about Clark, It appears that they are a "stand up" outfit. There have been several different issues that have surfaced but they have always seemed to step up, be honest, and do their best to make it right.
I don't think that a bigger tank is in my future, but if it ever does become a possibility I will definately use them.
I have a Clark tank for my XL that I only put on when I'm going to be on long excursions, and it is a quality product.

 

Well it would be if I hadn't ran the gas out when I shut it off. So at best it will be a good test of the running the gas out before shutting it off.

 

ems,

it looks like he had to replace the radiator shrouds as well, eh?

 

You have to use klx300 shrouds when you use the 300 tank.
Divodave now has this bike, maybe he can chime in if it still has the stock fan on it.

 

Gary, you'll be on the side of the trail in Arkansas pouring gas from your "Jato" bottles as I roost past with my Clarke tank and you'll wish you had one too! Admit it. You know deep down inside that you really want one, don't you? But alas. I will turn around, ride humbly back to where you sit and help you get going again. Just so I can tell everybody...

Can't wait for the Hillbilly Dual Sport Tour in March!

Bill Dragoo
Norman, Oklahoma

 

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