2" Tank Lift - Does It Reduce Usable Fuel?
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2" Tank Lift - Does It Reduce Usable Fuel?
About a month ago I installed a 2" tank lift on my 2007 FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom. I like it's looks and the access it provides to clean the chrome on the heads.
My question is, does the 2" tank lift reduce the amount of usable fuel? I was following a previous thread and whether usable fuel was reduced was not conclusively discussed. Can anyone advise?
Thanks,
Richard
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My question is, does the 2" tank lift reduce the amount of usable fuel? I was following a previous thread and whether usable fuel was reduced was not conclusively discussed. Can anyone advise?
Thanks,
Richard
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RE: 2" Tank Lift - Does It Reduce Usable Fuel?
Here's what Chopperstyle says about their 2" lift kit, though specifically about the gauge:
Q: What is the effect on the fuel gauge?
A: The typical effect on the fuel gauge shall be as follows, with the tank at stock height when the gauge shows empty, you will generally get about 25 miles before you run out, with the Tank Lift installed, and the gauge shows empty, you will now have around 45 miles before you run out, most people like this feature, (it's better than showing a Âź tank of fuel left, and being empty.)
Q: What is the effect on the fuel gauge?
A: The typical effect on the fuel gauge shall be as follows, with the tank at stock height when the gauge shows empty, you will generally get about 25 miles before you run out, with the Tank Lift installed, and the gauge shows empty, you will now have around 45 miles before you run out, most people like this feature, (it's better than showing a Âź tank of fuel left, and being empty.)
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RE: 2" Tank Lift - Does It Reduce Usable Fuel?
ORIGINAL: rdondes
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My question is, does the 2" tank lift reduce the amount of usable fuel?
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Thanks,
Richard
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My question is, does the 2" tank lift reduce the amount of usable fuel?
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Thanks,
Richard
you probably won't notice it.
A few weeks ago, I neglected resetting the "A" tripmeter,
that I use to monitor fuel stop requirements.
Mymachine (06 SuperGlide)sputtered,
and I was within coasting distance
of my friendly wallet draining station.
Coasted in, topped off with 4.5 gallons,
and notched up another fifteen bux
on the little plastic interest generator.
Right now I'm at a 2 and a quarter inch tanklift,
with WG fork tubes (that's another 2.5"),
and lowered 2.5 in the rear.
I was surprised it took 4.5 gallons before it sputtered.
mud
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RE: 2" Tank Lift - Does It Reduce Usable Fuel?
Thats a good question i've been thinking about that myself since I put the 2" lift on mine.
I don't know how low I can run it be fore the fuel light comes on, but I went 150 miles and took 3.1 gallons of gas.
I don't know how low I can run it be fore the fuel light comes on, but I went 150 miles and took 3.1 gallons of gas.
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RE: 2" Tank Lift - Does It Reduce Usable Fuel?
You guys are doing better than me, I put 3 gals in at 120 miles. The most I've gone is 160 and took 4 gals. I don't like running low on gas. My tank lift really threw off the gauge. If I fill up when the light comes on it tkaes 3 gals.
Jim
Jim
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RE: 2" Tank Lift - Does It Reduce Usable Fuel?
Where do i get a two inch tank lift for my Dyna ??.
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RE: 2" Tank Lift - Does It Reduce Usable Fuel?
you use every drop of gas in the tank. i ran out of gas one day after work, being lazy, well that wont happen again, trust me. well since i ran out, i decided to check if there was any gas left. so i used my flash light and look inmy tank, no gas. so my answer is you use every drop of gas with the 2 inch lift, but it does effect your gauage a little. i havnt check the 3 inch with the gas usage, since i dont feel like running out of gas again, it might be awhile before i check that out. jackyl
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