Tank Lift
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Road Master
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
Thanks for all of the advice. I want to take the tank off completely to allow room to remove the tunnel guard (black plastic piece) as stated by m i k e or someone in an earlier thread.
I have a decent idea for fuel guessing after this last trip....I dont trust that gas light when it goes on that much nor the "range" guesser....had it on 20 miles and had about 10 miles to go (freaked out and put some gas in it...trying to leave it empty for the tank lift).
Question for m i k e - did you have any probs with any electrical stuff or speedo?
Thanks all
I have a decent idea for fuel guessing after this last trip....I dont trust that gas light when it goes on that much nor the "range" guesser....had it on 20 miles and had about 10 miles to go (freaked out and put some gas in it...trying to leave it empty for the tank lift).
Question for m i k e - did you have any probs with any electrical stuff or speedo?
Thanks all
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: my house
Thanks for all of the advice. I want to take the tank off completely to allow room to remove the tunnel guard (black plastic piece) as stated by m i k e or someone in an earlier thread.
I have a decent idea for fuel guessing after this last trip....I dont trust that gas light when it goes on that much nor the "range" guesser....had it on 20 miles and had about 10 miles to go (freaked out and put some gas in it...trying to leave it empty for the tank lift).
Question for m i k e - did you have any probs with any electrical stuff or speedo?
Thanks all
I have a decent idea for fuel guessing after this last trip....I dont trust that gas light when it goes on that much nor the "range" guesser....had it on 20 miles and had about 10 miles to go (freaked out and put some gas in it...trying to leave it empty for the tank lift).
Question for m i k e - did you have any probs with any electrical stuff or speedo?
Thanks all
housing for a cleaner look.good luck post up some pics along the way
& get ready for the infomous rattle at high rpm LOL j/k
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Road Master
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
Thanks. Im sure I will figure the crossover and plastic thing once I get started....not for another 2 weeks, I gotta go to Alabama for work stuff. I will definitely post up some pics once I finish my fender. Found a guy out at Deals Gap that will pinstripe and paint my rear fender for $100!! he has a booth out front and looks like he has been there for awhile...if anyone reading this has any experiences with him please pass it on.
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From: Orange VA
Its possible you'll need to extend some wiring for a 3" lift. Although I didn't extend wiring for my 3" lift, I did reroute the last couple inches of the harness below the tank to gain the added length needed. That's a much less labor intensive option that extending wiring.
Adding to Mike's comments about improved looks, it is also reported to improve airflow around the heads. Always a good thing on an air cooled bike, no matter how small the improvement may be.
Adding to Mike's comments about improved looks, it is also reported to improve airflow around the heads. Always a good thing on an air cooled bike, no matter how small the improvement may be.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Oz
yeah the fuel thinng bugs me a bit but its more that I dont think it will suit my bike with the bars I have...& I'm saving to change out the front end at the mo,
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From: South Mississippi
I thought I had read in some earlier post respective to a Rocker tank lift, that you could install the 2" lift kit and keep the stock handlebars AND the turn signals. That just don't seem possible.
When I look at the handlebar/turn signal clearance to the top of the tank in the stock configuration, it's like maybe 1/2"
Is that BS?
When I look at the handlebar/turn signal clearance to the top of the tank in the stock configuration, it's like maybe 1/2"
Is that BS?
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x2 and i didn't like the exposed wires and empty space were the tank boot was.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Verona, WI.
I thought I had read in some earlier post respective to a Rocker tank lift, that you could install the 2" lift kit and keep the stock handlebars AND the turn signals. That just don't seem possible.
When I look at the handlebar/turn signal clearance to the top of the tank in the stock configuration, it's like maybe 1/2"
Is that BS?
When I look at the handlebar/turn signal clearance to the top of the tank in the stock configuration, it's like maybe 1/2"
Is that BS?
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