Anyone got any input on any down sides of a tank lift? The Fuel Gauge is going to be a given. Problems actually running out of fuel earlier? Fuel line is a bit forward from the back of the tank. Just wondering if this has been a problem or slight enough it doesn't really matter. If anything else you guys might have experienced feel free to chime in. Thinking about building a set for my bike, but just covering bases first. Thanks.

 

Not to get off the original question, but what is the actual purpose of these or is it purely cosmetic?

 

i did a 2" on mine and it really has not effected the gauge at all. I think it mostly cosmetic in nature but some folks claim it helps cool the head's and rocker boxes. I can see where this might be true but i sure can not prove that claim.

 

2" lift on mine...No other issues except I had rotate my hand controls a little to keep from contacting the tank during full lock. I'm running drag bars.

 

Yes, just for looks IMO. Some say less heat since it's not right on the rockers, but I dunno about that. Every bit of extra air you can get isn't a bad thing for our air-cooled piggies I suppose...

 

I have a 2" lift on mine. My gas gauge is way off. It says I'm empty when I have like a gallon left. I never pushed it too far because the fuel crossover line is in the front of the tank and the gas is angled away from it now. I like the way the bike looks with the lifter tank so I may make up a 1" lift for the back of the tank to try to reduce the issue with the gas and gauge.

 

I know its all personal preference so for me thats easy to answer...It takes away any nice lines a bike has, and i think any tank lift leaves you with a butt ugly motorcycle....But thats only my opinion

 

Silly troll, I wasn't asking for opinions on how it looks. Thanks for your worthless opinion anyhow.

 

Did a lift on my Sporty, I know different than a dyna. But I definetly lost some mileage and the reserve is less than before about half as much. got caugh trying to make it one more exit which I would have made pre-lift. Got to be reminded how much fun it is to push a bike for a mile. Still looks great but it is a possible side effect.

 

Hey im no Troll, i was just chiming in with an honest and open opinion...