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Can I put a 6 gallon tank on a 5 gallon touring bike?

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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by OLD 96
I salute you guys that have and are doing it. Thanks for all the instructions and pictures. Very good stuff. To each their own.
Some of us just can't stop ourselves! I'm wrestling with making an EFI fuel level sender work with my carb Evo fuel gauge at present. Who can resist.....
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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COOL 7 HERE

'07 & under SEVEN GALLON bagger tank - EFI or carb
 
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Old Apr 25, 2014 | 02:59 AM
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Help Needed! Has anyone been able to reach HDForum member ultralongridesoreass

I have a 2007 road glide and have a 2008 tank thats already painted as Im planning to complete this conversion.

I could use his help....

Desperately seeking some help here forum members. Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2014 | 10:47 AM
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What about using one of those tank lift kits ?? Raise it a inch to clear the harness. Cheap, easy bolt on with the cool look of the lifted slightly tank.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 1st 96 ultra
guess so I know I have prayed for a gas station more than onece in riding across the UP here in Mich so I can understand the want I guess , just never thought about a bigger tank
Like the old saying go's " the only time you've got too much fuel is when you're on fire." Range baby range.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 11:38 AM
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I'm thinking about picking up this tank, then matching the paint on the rest of my bike. I have a 93 flhtc. What would I have to do to make it work as far as the petcock for the fuel? I haven't looked into to far yet but love this color scheme.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 11:51 AM
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Been there, done that! Read through my thread here, but get yourself a long drink first! I was helped greatly because I have an S&S engine with an S&S carb, which isn't as tall as a c/v carb. Unfortunately for some reason the photos don't show up for me, I hope you can see them.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by grbrown
Been there, done that! Read through my thread here, but get yourself a long drink first! I was helped greatly because I have an S&S engine with an S&S carb, which isn't as tall as a c/v carb. Unfortunately for some reason the photos don't show up for me, I hope you can see them.
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A​​​​wesome I'll check it out! Thanks!
 
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I'm here for any queries!
 
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Originally Posted by sifularson
Anyone else here on the forum know anything about this????
Great thread from the dead.

Just got her an 04 Ultra Classic.
Has a 2015 Tank on her. Need some type of
Spacer to center the tank. 1" gap on each side.
 
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