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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 11:14 AM
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Just an FYI for everybody. A Memphis shades windshield and a dk customs 2.5" tank lift do NOT work together. When I turn the bars all the way , the windshield quick detach clamp hits the tank. Guess I will need to remove the tank lift. Maybe at some point try a 1" or 1.5" lift?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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I built a 1-1/2" lift for mine and the stock Softail Deluxe quick release hits the tank as well. Had to take the lift of for fear of damaging the tank.
 
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I bought their 1.5" tank lift last year and never installed it. Probably never will. I like the windshield better.
 
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I guess the Memphis Shades is way different mounting. I have a 2" lift on my Lo with no problems with the HD Nostalgia windshield. Sorry it did not work out for you.
 
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