Down side to Tank Lifts?
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Down side to Tank Lifts?
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.
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From: under a rock in the swamp
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.
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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...
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From: Boston
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.
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From: london
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 
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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.
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