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Old 06-16-2009, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by josh_m_0509
Hello friends. I've been contemplating getting the tank lift kit that jp cycles offers (http://www.jpcycles.com/Search/Produ...&results=10&No=), for my 04 standard softail, but I am concerned with the fuel guage. I realize that the fuel guage will probably not be as accurate with the lift, but I dont really use the fuel guage anyway. I usually just gas up when the low fuel light comes on, since there is plenty of time to fill up after it lights up. So, this brings me to my concern. How will the low fuel sensor be affected with a lift kit on the tank? I assume that the sensor is located on/with the floating fuel level sensor, so would it register as having more or less gas than in reality? Does anyone have any experience with this? Are there any other things that I should take into consideration before purchasing this?

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I think the general consensus is that since the stock fuel gauge and sensor are already so far off, who cares if their even further off with a tank lift.
 
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Old 06-16-2009, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mike06train
It looks great but is it worth giving up your fuel gauge?
I've got the Skull LED gauge and its anything but accurate. I stop for gas when 1 light is on and it only takes 1.5 to 2 gallons to fill up.
 
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my only ? that I have that has halted me from installing one is the fuel crossover, how does the gas get from the right side to the left side ( I know I'm allowed one stupid moment a week) since the crossover is on the front of the tank and the petcock on the left back?
 
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Old 06-16-2009, 07:53 PM
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Does installing the tank lift only throw the gas gauge off, so it's inaccurate, or does having the lift mean you actually have less useable fuel in the tank (ie: you can run out of gas, with fuel still in the tank)?
 
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Old 06-16-2009, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mike06train
It looks great but is it worth giving up your fuel gauge?

Dude, just think of it like a reserve tank. When your gauge says you're low, you'll always have some more to spare. If you fill up when it says you're empty, you'll never have to worry.
 
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Old 06-16-2009, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ElectricRocker
my only ? that I have that has halted me from installing one is the fuel crossover, how does the gas get from the right side to the left side ( I know I'm allowed one stupid moment a week) since the crossover is on the front of the tank and the petcock on the left back?
Believe me, it still does. I had a brain fart and forgot to tighten the clasp on the cross over line and after a short ride fuel came pour out like niagra falls. Easy fix, but trust me, it still works.
 
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Old 06-16-2009, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by RockyTopRider
i would get the tank lift from jackyl on the site. great guy great lift....
How do I get ahold of Jackyl to find out more about the lift? ... Sorry, im new to the forum... ha ha ha
 
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Old 06-16-2009, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by josh_m_0509
How do I get ahold of Jackyl to find out more about the lift? ... Sorry, im new to the forum... ha ha ha
Go to the members list above, look for his name, send him a pm
 
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This is the tank lift that I had installed on my Rocker:

http://www.tankliftkit.com/index.htm

It totally changed the look of the bike. I wish I would have done it sooner.
 
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