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Old 07-22-2015, 09:30 AM
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Looking for a replacement for the stock 1985 FLHTC gas tank. Don't want a stretched look just a more rounder look. Any ideas and thoughts you guy have would be great.

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Old 07-22-2015, 09:37 AM
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Look around [especially in the Shovelhead section] for the "T" conversion to Road King type...
Not that Hard really...Look pretty good too, since the RK is nothing but a redo of the original FLHS!!
 
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Old 07-22-2015, 09:47 AM
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The tank used on the following models, including my 1990 FLHS, is more rounded than the earlier flat-sided style and should be the easiest to adapt. If you're a glutten for punishment you could always try one of the latest 6 gallon tanks, which can be persuaded to fit, as long as you don't have the c/v type carb!
 
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Well the 6 gallon is out because I hate punishment and I am putting a CV carb on. But i will be looking for a early 90's style tank...
 
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Old 07-22-2015, 12:54 PM
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I just looked at JP Cycles and there are many to choose from for your bike.
 
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You can put just about any newer touring tank on there without much trouble. The front mount has not moved since the shovel days...I have a newer street glide tank on my 83...had to drill one hole and use a carb petcock adapter,since it was a fuel injected tank...I welded a nut to the frame for the rear mount...but you could use a rivet-nut.


 
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Thats exactly what I am looking for... Thanks

What year of tank is that?
 
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