tank lift part 2
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From: The Frozen Tundra
RE: tank lift part 2
stc3, These guys are giving you the correct information but if it will help you here's the instructions I send out with my tank lift kits:
1. paint brackets with primer and then your choice of color.
2. drain the tank, there will still be gas in there after you siphon it out so use caution when you remove the cross over line.
3. remove bolt from front of tank and loosen the rear bolt
4. remove cross over line being cautious of extra gas that will remain after you think the tank is drained.
5. support the front of the tank with a can or piece of 2x4 so you can install 1 spacer on each side of the frame (those are the washers that are welded together), 2 lift brackets, bolt, washers, and nut.
6. install top tank bolts with washers, lock washers, and nuts.
7. install cross over line and tighten down with hose clamps.
8. install the tank breather tube.
9. you're done, stand back and enjoy what you've accomplished!
This is a post by WGSkee about the cross-over removal trick:
1. paint brackets with primer and then your choice of color.
2. drain the tank, there will still be gas in there after you siphon it out so use caution when you remove the cross over line.
3. remove bolt from front of tank and loosen the rear bolt
4. remove cross over line being cautious of extra gas that will remain after you think the tank is drained.
5. support the front of the tank with a can or piece of 2x4 so you can install 1 spacer on each side of the frame (those are the washers that are welded together), 2 lift brackets, bolt, washers, and nut.
6. install top tank bolts with washers, lock washers, and nuts.
7. install cross over line and tighten down with hose clamps.
8. install the tank breather tube.
9. you're done, stand back and enjoy what you've accomplished!
This is a post by WGSkee about the cross-over removal trick:
RE: damn tank lift! - 5/12/2006 5:46:08 PM
WgSkee
The 3" lift has to have the new gas line.In the long run with the 2" riser you have the gas line rubbing on the frame... which may or may not rub through.. it's easy to change the the gas line out..The only thing I'd do.. is make sure you either siphon out your gas tank or run the gas tank almost empty before trying to change out the bottom crossover hose. Also, there will be a little gas in the hose no matter how the tank is emptied, before I cut the hose I clamped with vise grips on each side of the hose and cut between them, then I slipped a short piece of garden hose over the cut gas line, released the vise grip and emptied the gas into a gas can... Buy a foot of 1/4" gas line and two mini clamps... the new hose only needs to be 3" to 4" longer than the original... the existing clamps are a pain to get off... I had to use my dykes on them... errr... and she.. nevermind bad joke....
I just measured my old gas line, new one is 3.5" longer... plus when you put the new one on twist it so the new one don't rub...
WgSkee
The 3" lift has to have the new gas line.In the long run with the 2" riser you have the gas line rubbing on the frame... which may or may not rub through.. it's easy to change the the gas line out..The only thing I'd do.. is make sure you either siphon out your gas tank or run the gas tank almost empty before trying to change out the bottom crossover hose. Also, there will be a little gas in the hose no matter how the tank is emptied, before I cut the hose I clamped with vise grips on each side of the hose and cut between them, then I slipped a short piece of garden hose over the cut gas line, released the vise grip and emptied the gas into a gas can... Buy a foot of 1/4" gas line and two mini clamps... the new hose only needs to be 3" to 4" longer than the original... the existing clamps are a pain to get off... I had to use my dykes on them... errr... and she.. nevermind bad joke....
I just measured my old gas line, new one is 3.5" longer... plus when you put the new one on twist it so the new one don't rub...
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RE: tank lift part 2
I jsut sent a check off today to RudeDog for a 3" lift.....I'll let you know how it goes.
Phreak did a 3" lift on his Bob...I dont think he had any trouble with the wire harness.
Phreak did a 3" lift on his Bob...I dont think he had any trouble with the wire harness.
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RE: tank lift part 2
got her done thanks alot skee,tommay,rudedog,and ronnr
I dont consider my mechanical skills that great
I can build homes... but my knowledge and skill for bikes is limited
growing up it my father taught us we had to maintain our own stuff
my first car was 69 ford fairlane my first bike was a truimph daytona 500
looking back these seem simple to work on even my other bike is an antique an easy to maintain
so I was hesitant to dive in to maintaining the harley but I M comin around
and enjoying it ...glad there is this forum to get help ...[sm=deal.gif]thanks again
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I dont consider my mechanical skills that great
I can build homes... but my knowledge and skill for bikes is limited
growing up it my father taught us we had to maintain our own stuff
my first car was 69 ford fairlane my first bike was a truimph daytona 500
looking back these seem simple to work on even my other bike is an antique an easy to maintain
so I was hesitant to dive in to maintaining the harley but I M comin around
and enjoying it ...glad there is this forum to get help ...[sm=deal.gif]thanks again
[IMG]local://upfiles/9083/57F1CCF3725F401B96ED1129F2DF62E3.jpg[/IMG]
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From: The Frozen Tundra
RE: tank lift part 2
I agree, it looks good even tho' it's dark out.[8D]
You'll find an answer to all your questions on this forum. Normally a simple search will answer most questions. Enjoy yourself with the bike, and if you keep plugging away at the mods and maintenance you'll be answering peoples questions from experience.
You'll find an answer to all your questions on this forum. Normally a simple search will answer most questions. Enjoy yourself with the bike, and if you keep plugging away at the mods and maintenance you'll be answering peoples questions from experience.
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