FatBob tank on a Wide Glide?

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Aug 19, 2012 | 01:05 PM

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rooti

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The tanks are different (FXDF is larger) but they will interchange

On the 2010 you are right...but I believe the 11's and 12's are the same tank?

Aug 20, 2012 | 08:35 AM

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sorgan

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Just saw this thread and it caught my interest...

I have a dent in my '11 WG tank and was looking into a new/used tank. Dealer said a new, painted tank will run $1200 to $1600 CDN!! Found a used one for $900, but if an '11 Fatbob tank is the same, I can get a used one for about $450.

Does anyone know for sure if the tanks of an '11 WG and '11 Fatbob are the same? I'm not worried about the pinstripe on the WG tank just so long as they're the same part...

Aug 20, 2012 | 08:41 AM

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p51bombay

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No, they are NOT the same, the WG has a sligtly smaller (4.7g as i recall) whereas the FB/SG have a 5g tank - they will fit on your frame but then you would need the FB dash.

Aug 20, 2012 | 10:49 AM

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Romark

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Why not fix the dent? No need for a new tank unless you just want to change it. I'm sure the dealer says get a new tank. They probably don't have a body shop.

Aug 20, 2012 | 10:50 AM

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ACRblaze

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FYI I have a 2012 WG tank Vivid black with flames for sale...if interested let me know.

I also have the front fender, dash ,and rear fender as well all vivid black.

Aug 20, 2012 | 12:14 PM

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sorgan

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Originally Posted by Romark

Why not fix the dent? No need for a new tank unless you just want to change it. I'm sure the dealer says get a new tank. They probably don't have a body shop.

I've been trying to find someone to fix it. There's no PDR guys in my province, or the entire atlantic region, doing Harley tanks. I got a guy who says he can do it the old fashioned way... drill in, haul out dent, filler and repaint but I just don't think it'll turn out how I want it too. Hence been sniffing around for another one.