Noob Question - Tank Lift
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Noob Question - Tank Lift
Hey guys, (and gals). Quick question regarding the various topics about tank lifts. What is the purpose for the tank lift? Is it more for asthetic reasons (changing the look), or is it for performance reasons (getting the tank a little further away from the top of the heads to keep the fuel cooler)?
I'm not trying to be a smart a$$ or anything, just wondering... so please forgive me in advance for my ignorance. Fyi, I'm saving up for a FXDC (wifey wants me to put down a nice chunk) and I'm already planning on what course I want to take.
Thanks,
Rob
I'm not trying to be a smart a$$ or anything, just wondering... so please forgive me in advance for my ignorance. Fyi, I'm saving up for a FXDC (wifey wants me to put down a nice chunk) and I'm already planning on what course I want to take.
Thanks,
Rob
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When it comes down to it, the tank lift is for looks. It's advertised to help cool the motor because it gives more air room over the top of the motor. And it very well might. But most of us probably do it for the looks. It's a cheap easy mod that makes a nice subtle difference on the bike.
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I think it's more for aesthetic reasons, but you might be onto something about keeping the fuel cooler.
I'm in the same boat, although I'm waiting for an insurance settlement. I plan on getting an FXD, though, not the Custom.
I'm in the same boat, although I'm waiting for an insurance settlement. I plan on getting an FXD, though, not the Custom.
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Looks, what else! It's easier to clean the top, etc., on rocker boxes. I don't buy into any better cooling. If it does, it's so marginal, I can't tell it.
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I agree with JRK. Other than that, purely aesthetic.
I'd also like to add that as soon as I put a tank lift on my bike, the Skins go 4 and 1. Coencidence? maybe, maybe not.
I'd also like to add that as soon as I put a tank lift on my bike, the Skins go 4 and 1. Coencidence? maybe, maybe not.
Last edited by thomaskray; Oct 9, 2008 at 01:14 PM.
i have to go with the looks at first but i have noticed that my bike is riding a little cooler now when i check the dig thermo, as far as the windshield issue i had never rode with my shield on when it was down so i cant tell if it made a diff on that side of the house or not.
But the looks would be the number uno answer
But the looks would be the number uno answer