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Oct 8, 2013 | 09:24 PM

JKay

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Stretched Tank on Evo Softail

Hi All

Did a search buT only found stuff for TC's and FI bikes.

Thinking of a stretched tank for my 97 Softail Custom. This one on eBay.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=171028496354

If link doesn't work, part no is 011584 / 489752

Anyone ever fit one, and was it pretty straight forward?

Thanks

Oct 8, 2013 | 10:06 PM

Tee&Vee

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there is a guy semi-local to me that sells taiwan ted stuff. the pricing is enticing. his ebay store is something like samspowersport1.com or sampowersports1.com.
i see he has dual stretched tanks. Can u fit just the one? i'm positive you can!

Oct 8, 2013 | 10:23 PM

cowboy 51

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yes it can be done , My son had stretched 6 gal on his 98 evo split tanks

Oct 9, 2013 | 03:45 AM

JKay

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Oh yes I've seen the sampowersports guy on eBay...

I've actually found another one I like from.drag specialties. Has a smooth top so I'd need to relocate the ignition and Speedo if I went down that route.

I'm.told I'll also need a stock petcock from a 1996 softail as the smooth tank won't work with my 97 otherwise

Oct 9, 2013 | 03:46 AM

JKay

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Originally Posted by cowboy 51

yes it can be done , My son had stretched 6 gal on his 98 evo split tanks

Any idea if it was pretty straight forward? Thanks

Oct 9, 2013 | 05:25 AM

Tom84FXST

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Originally Posted by JKay

Any idea if it was pretty straight forward? Thanks

I have used them...pretty much a bolt on. Some seats will not work and/ or look like crap with them...those don't say how much they were stretched...some of the longer ones require custom seats. Mine rubbed my legs...had to get used to them.

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Oct 9, 2013 | 06:20 AM

JKay

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Originally Posted by Tom84FXST

Thanks Tom. Just what I was looking for. What ones or.length would you reccommend. I'm guessing a 2 inch stretch would be ok?

Will.a 4 in stretch require a.custom.seat?

Lastly, any more.pictures? Thanks

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Oct 9, 2013 | 11:03 PM

cowboy 51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JKay

Any idea if it was pretty straight forward? Thanks

yes it was a plug & play , he had a custom seat already & it fit like a glove

Oct 10, 2013 | 05:40 AM

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Tom84FXST

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A 2 inch will be easier to find a seat for than a 4, but there are no hard and fast rules...too many seats...too many tanks. There are also tanks that are made stretched, and those with weld on extensions...the ones that are made that way look better IMO.