fat boob tank mounts
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fat boob tank mounts
Did the original fat bobs have rubber grommets for the front mounts? I'm having a hard time figuring out if there are grommets or not for the mid-70's fat boobies.
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From: la la land jerzey
No rubber --- some guys will use rubber flat washers under the tabs but the factory bolted them solid to the frame -
the softail had grommets and with center spacers on top tabs 3 each side
the softail had grommets and with center spacers on top tabs 3 each side
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From: la la land jerzey
Caution //// DO NOT push them in and tighten the tank, space it out if you must - test install and make sure the wiring is away -- another issue to avoid
as i will crack the tank while your riding it
Gas poring on a hot motor at 60 MPH will get your heart pumping -- jz
as i will crack the tank while your riding it
Gas poring on a hot motor at 60 MPH will get your heart pumping -- jz
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I found a place that sells old chain guard grommets that are supposed to fit the older fat bob tank mounts...anyone heard of using such a system? I worked on a guys sporty once that had fat bobs and I recall he used thick washers on the rear mount. Is there a reason to use thicker washers on the rear mounts?
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If you want rubber mounts...just mount softail tanks on it....plenty of kits to do that
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bikers-Choic...-/390813349331
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bikers-Choic...-/390813349331
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Put your rear mounting bolts in the bungs first, then shim the front mounts with washers. That will keep those rear bungs from cracking (which happens a lot from impropper install)
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