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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 03:03 PM
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My tank takes four gallons and I can only put in two gallons at a time
If I wait five minutes I can put more gas in
 
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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 03:25 PM
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What bike?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 03:40 PM
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Sounds like the tank is burping itself and let’s the air out, allowing more room for fuel
 
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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 03:45 PM
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What bike?
98 Fatboy
 
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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by IzzoQuazzo
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98 hd Fatboy
 
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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by purpledeuce
Sounds like the tank is burping itself and let’s the air out, allowing more room for fuel
I just found the crossover line
 
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Those are split tanks. Fill one side and then fill the other.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 05:14 PM
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Those are split tanks. Fill one side and then fill the other.
I wish it was that easy. The left gas cap dosdoes come off.
 
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[QUOTE=Johnljr;17608247] I wish it was that easy. The left gas cap doesn't come off. At least I can't get it off
 
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The left side cap should be right hand threads.
 
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