2018 Heritage, wtf
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If you filled the left side more than about 3/4 of the way, whether it was capped or not it was likely to overflow when you filled the right side.
I only ever had one EVO Softail ('98 HSS) and I only had it for a few weeks (that's another story), so I really don't have any experience with the screw type dual tanks.
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Originally Posted by DaddyKnuck
I've dealt almost exclusively with pre-'82 dual tanks. The caps on these, a -36 for the non-vented left, and a -65 for the vented right were notoriously finicky.
If you filled the left side more than about 3/4 of the way, whether it was capped or not it was likely to overflow when you filled the right side.
I only ever had one EVO Softail ('98 HSS) and I only had it for a few weeks (that's another story), so I really don't have any experience with the screw type dual tanks.
If you filled the left side more than about 3/4 of the way, whether it was capped or not it was likely to overflow when you filled the right side.
I only ever had one EVO Softail ('98 HSS) and I only had it for a few weeks (that's another story), so I really don't have any experience with the screw type dual tanks.
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My Crossbones 2009 96 doesn't overheat too much, but when my wife had her brand new, 14 slim, it was so hot, she had blisters n her leg. Dealership said it would cool down after it broke in. I think it had a 103 engine on it.
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Yes, the late model screw in caps seal a lot better than the old ones. I haven't checked it, but I wouldn't be surprised if Harley hasn't reduced sidestand lean angle over time to make the bikes easier to stand up as well.
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My 98 seems to have the same lean angle at rest as my Twinkies. Dont know about the new bikes.
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One of the reasons that I am trading my '14 Road King for a new Heritage Softail.
Could not believe it the first time I lifted a new Softail of the sidestand...
