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Old Jun 16, 2019 | 11:14 AM
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Has anyone removed the bib from the tank for a cleaner look or to install a new/custom bib? If so, what does it entail and is difficult?
I think it looks OK but more like an import bike than a Harley with the bib off.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2019 | 12:11 PM
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Has anyone removed the bib from the tank for a cleaner look or to install a new/custom bib? If so, what does it entail and is difficult?
You would get a cleaner look for sure. But the minute I remove it, bang I'd drop something on the tank where the bib use to be. Then I'd have to put the tank bib back on to cover the scratch.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2019 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Hulkss
I think it looks OK but more like an import bike than a Harley with the bib off.
This! Without the bib the fake “dual tanks” are too obvious.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2019 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Hlgsn1

One screw on the back of the tank. And then the one bolt that holds the console on. Lift up the console , there are two of those push on speed nut things holding the tank bib on. Pry them off and don't destroy the little plastic posts incase you want to put it back on. Simple will only take a couple minutes.
After seeing yours I took mine off. Lot cleaner look. Trying to get rid of the studs anyway
 
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Old Jun 16, 2019 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Hlgsn1

One screw on the back of the tank. And then the one bolt that holds the console on. Lift up the console , there are two of those push on speed nut things holding the tank bib on. Pry them off and don't destroy the little plastic posts incase you want to put it back on. Simple will only take a couple minutes.
Great, thanks. I appreciate your help.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2019 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Hulkss
I think it looks OK but more like an import bike than a Harley with the bib off.
Not sure what "import bike" you're thinking of... Looks nothing like those I've seen.

Here's one of mine:



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Old Jun 16, 2019 | 05:31 PM
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capt itch makes the bibs as well. Can get a blank and customize it to some extent.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2019 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by WKNDS
Not sure what "import bike" you're thinking of... Looks nothing like those I've seen.
How about this Kawasaki Vulcan:

 
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Originally Posted by WKNDS
Not sure what "import bike" you're thinking of... Looks nothing like those I've seen.

Here's one of mine:



T.
No one said imports were slow Hahahaha.

if you’re healthy enough to pick s forum fight, jump on the Duc and lay some rubber. I’m only tending my keyboard because I came down with the flu leaving work Friday night....screwed my whole Father’s Day weekend.

Please learn from my suffering....if you aren’t puking your guts out, go ride your lovely bikes...whatever they are!!

peace.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
This! Without the bib the fake “dual tanks” are too obvious.
I don't know what tank yours came with, but mine came with a "real" one piece tank. 😎
 
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