Tank emblems for a 4.5 gallon xl custom
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Tank emblems for a 4.5 gallon xl custom
Guys and gals, I'm about to change colour of my Custom and once done I'm looking at mounting a retro chrome tank emblem/badge. I've ordered a couple now but neither have really worked with the curved 4.5 gallon tank.
So which emblems have folks successfully mounted on their customs?
So which emblems have folks successfully mounted on their customs?
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The word 'emblem' tends to be used by H-D to mean a moulded metal or plastic badge that has a raised profile, used on some Harleys and affixed using double-sided tape. Other models use a decal or slide transfer, which is flat when new and adopts the profile of the tank when applied, then normally lacquered over. Some of the latest bikes have a design that is printed on the painted tank in some cunning way and isn't available as a separate part. Which style of thingey are you after?!
The current 4.5 gallon tank has been around for a while now, so you could get a long drink and work your way through an on-line parts list, to see if there is one intended for that tank that catches your eye. I have to confess that my 'custom' tank is a recent 6 gallon one that I've repainted to install on my 1990 Glide - with genuine original decals - took ages to find them!
The current 4.5 gallon tank has been around for a while now, so you could get a long drink and work your way through an on-line parts list, to see if there is one intended for that tank that catches your eye. I have to confess that my 'custom' tank is a recent 6 gallon one that I've repainted to install on my 1990 Glide - with genuine original decals - took ages to find them!
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I have a SuperLow with that tank and it isn't very tall, so the radius from top to bottom, down the flanks, is quite tight, compared with most previous tanks. Have you drawn up a short-list?
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I ordered the star emblem you have above, which is my favourite. I may try that one but it will require some moulding of the star itself. The rest is fine. The other I tried was the 47 Fatboy emblem, also found on some Knuckleheads.
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Curious to know how this went for you. I had my custom painted as well and seeing that the factory custom emblems don't come in a color that would match my new paint scheme I have been curious about what emblems could work on the 4.5gal tank. I'd much rather an emblem then a decal
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