Gas tank swap
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Gas tank swap
I know someone has probably already asked this but I'm not digging here thousands of post to find it. I have a 85 flthc that I would like to ether find the panels to stretch the tank or maybe swap it to a newer tank that is already streched. If I go with a newer tank will it bolt up to the frame in the stock location or will I need to modify the frame
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I know someone has probably already asked this but I'm not digging here thousands of post to find it. I have a 85 flthc that I would like to ether find the panels to stretch the tank or maybe swap it to a newer tank that is already streched. If I go with a newer tank will it bolt up to the frame in the stock location or will I need to modify the frame
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I also have a recent 6 gallon tank, on my '90. The front tank mounts are wider than the frame, so I used spacers between them, one either side. I installed threaded inserts in the frame, under the seat nose, to hold down the rear. I used a Pingel gas tap plus adapter. You will need the tank trim, as per Tom's photo, plus the stuff underneath, to make the filler hole. You can see the details on-line. Obviously you don't need the EFI stuff that fits inside the tank!
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Are you still using the stock or aftermarket seat for that year or did you have to change it out to a different year.
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is that the original seat from the 83 that's on the sand blast cabinet? you want to sell it? i think it would work on my 85. night train has the same question as i do. tell us about the seat now on the 83.
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The seat in the pic is from an 2008 CVO SG...the seat on the blast cabinet is the original 83 seat...if you want it I will sell it...PM for more info
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