Jackyls 2" tank lift
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Road Master
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Jackyls 2" tank lift
I just installed a screaming eagle headlight on my 2007 Harley Dyna Low Rider .
I had to take out the front gas tank bolt and lift the tank to be able to get to the wires under the tank .
Anyway I was looking at lifting the tank a couple inches , But After I spaced it up 2 inches and rotated the steering left and right I noticed the button head bolts on the forlks were going to hit . Also the metal brake line loked to close as well .
Anyone else with a Low Rider notice this ??
I measured a quick measurement and 1 1/2 inches looks to be abought max .
Jackyl do you make a 1 1/2 inchtank lift ?
I had to take out the front gas tank bolt and lift the tank to be able to get to the wires under the tank .
Anyway I was looking at lifting the tank a couple inches , But After I spaced it up 2 inches and rotated the steering left and right I noticed the button head bolts on the forlks were going to hit . Also the metal brake line loked to close as well .
Anyone else with a Low Rider notice this ??
I measured a quick measurement and 1 1/2 inches looks to be abought max .
Jackyl do you make a 1 1/2 inchtank lift ?
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Mesa, AZ
RE: Jackyls 2" tank lift
I have an 02 and I noticed that it was going to interfere if I used the bolt the whole way through the top. So I had to put two seperate bolts on either side. Problem solved. Plenty of clearance.
You can see here that it's close like that...but when the bars are turned, the corners would definitely hit. Imagine the single bolt through there...I have the two bolts on there in the pic.
You can see here that it's close like that...but when the bars are turned, the corners would definitely hit. Imagine the single bolt through there...I have the two bolts on there in the pic.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Eastern MA
RE: Jackyls 2" tank lift
ORIGINAL: 70mach1
I just installed a screaming eagle headlight on my 2007 Harley Dyna Low Rider .
I had to take out the front gas tank bolt and lift the tank to be able to get to the wires under the tank .
Anyway I was looking at lifting the tank a couple inches , But After I spaced it up 2 inches and rotated the steering left and right I noticed the button head bolts on the forlks were going to hit . Also the metal brake line loked to close as well .
Anyone else with a Low Rider notice this ??
I measured a quick measurement and 1 1/2 inches looks to be abought max .
Jackyl do you make a 1 1/2 inchtank lift ?
I just installed a screaming eagle headlight on my 2007 Harley Dyna Low Rider .
I had to take out the front gas tank bolt and lift the tank to be able to get to the wires under the tank .
Anyway I was looking at lifting the tank a couple inches , But After I spaced it up 2 inches and rotated the steering left and right I noticed the button head bolts on the forlks were going to hit . Also the metal brake line loked to close as well .
Anyone else with a Low Rider notice this ??
I measured a quick measurement and 1 1/2 inches looks to be abought max .
Jackyl do you make a 1 1/2 inchtank lift ?
YES. I have an 07 Lowrider and those bolt heads did hit the tank after installing the 2" lift.
I moved the tank BACKWARDS about 3/4". I did this by making the slot that the tank bolts to at the back of the tank (near the seat) longer. I reamed it with a drill, thus the tank was moved back and then there was enough clearance at the front for full rotation of the handlebars without hitting that bolt.
Now the 2" lift has no interference issue.
Here is how it was before moving the tank back 3/4".
This is probably due to manufacturing tolerances. I will say that Jackyl helped me with this and was great in getting it all resolved. It is in a very unnoticable place and fixed up with nice Harley touch up paint.
Pic of my bike below is with this 2" lift installed.
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RE: Jackyls 2" tank lift
2006 Wide Glide here. I'm pretty sure from observation that I am going to run into the same issues. Moving the tank back some sounds like a pretty good option. Any trick to getting that rear hole reamed out right (that's what she said!) 
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Road Master
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RE: Jackyls 2" tank lift
Maybe just me but I dont care abought the idea of reaming out the rear gas tank hole witha drill or any other tool .
Just my opinion .
I ,d rather go abought an inch and a half high and not mess carving up my Brand new bike .
Seams like the seat will wear a lot more on the tank and eventualy wear off some paint .
I ,m sure if you took it to the dealer and they took off your seat for warranty work there could be questions ?
I no its an easy solution just not for me .
I,ve seen WS6 Formularaised his 1.60 inches .
Apparently had the same issue .
I think it looks good..
Just my opinion .
I ,d rather go abought an inch and a half high and not mess carving up my Brand new bike .
Seams like the seat will wear a lot more on the tank and eventualy wear off some paint .
I ,m sure if you took it to the dealer and they took off your seat for warranty work there could be questions ?
I no its an easy solution just not for me .
I,ve seen WS6 Formularaised his 1.60 inches .
Apparently had the same issue .
I think it looks good..
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
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RE: Jackyls 2" tank lift
ORIGINAL: 70mach1
Maybe just me but I dont care abought the idea of reaming out the rear gas tank hole witha drill or any other tool .
Just my opinion .
I ,d rather go abought an inch and a half high and not mess carving up my Brand new bike .
Seams like the seat will wear a lot more on the tank and eventualy wear off some paint .
I ,m sure if you took it to the dealer and they took off your seat for warranty work there could be questions ?
I no its an easy solution just not for me .
I,ve seen WS6 Formularaised his 1.60 inches .
Apparently had the same issue .
I think it looks good..
Maybe just me but I dont care abought the idea of reaming out the rear gas tank hole witha drill or any other tool .
Just my opinion .
I ,d rather go abought an inch and a half high and not mess carving up my Brand new bike .
Seams like the seat will wear a lot more on the tank and eventualy wear off some paint .
I ,m sure if you took it to the dealer and they took off your seat for warranty work there could be questions ?
I no its an easy solution just not for me .
I,ve seen WS6 Formularaised his 1.60 inches .
Apparently had the same issue .
I think it looks good..
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
RE: Jackyls 2" tank lift
I only raised mine 1.60 inches just for looks, I wanted the bottom of the tank even with the very top of the rocker covers. AlsoI have about 3/8" clearance between the top of the triple clamp bolt and the tank when handlebars are turned all the way to the stops, but I'm using Wide Glide triple clamps. More info below.
ORIGINAL: WS6 Formula
I made it from some brackets, stainless threaded rod, chrome acorn nuts, chrome washers, stainless washers for spacers between lower bracket and original mount on frame and a pipefor a spacer between tank mounts, all can be foundin a hardware store.
The brackets were a "L" shape piece of metal that I drilled to the 1.60" spacing and used a coin for the radius on the ends (a quarter).
Pipe spacer between tank tabs will also need thick large washers that you can make out of the bracket material (quarter diameter). If you don't use washer the pipe will dig into the paint and the paint will chip off.
I made it from some brackets, stainless threaded rod, chrome acorn nuts, chrome washers, stainless washers for spacers between lower bracket and original mount on frame and a pipefor a spacer between tank mounts, all can be foundin a hardware store.
The brackets were a "L" shape piece of metal that I drilled to the 1.60" spacing and used a coin for the radius on the ends (a quarter).
Pipe spacer between tank tabs will also need thick large washers that you can make out of the bracket material (quarter diameter). If you don't use washer the pipe will dig into the paint and the paint will chip off.
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Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: The Dirty South
RE: Jackyls 2" tank lift
Can we get some before and after photos for the tank lift?
I don't think I've seen it in all its glory just yet.
Also, it's a purely cosmetic mod, right?
I don't think I've seen it in all its glory just yet.
Also, it's a purely cosmetic mod, right?
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