Softail Tank Lift Pros Cons Pics
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04-01-2011, 08:23 PM
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http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/...t=DSCN2312.jpg
I picked it up at a motorcycle swap meet.
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/...t=DSCN2330.jpg
I added Betty Boop.
I picked it up at a motorcycle swap meet.
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/...t=DSCN2330.jpg
I added Betty Boop.
#33
04-03-2011, 09:31 PM
Twofish: I had completed the 3" lift kit with 3" risers on my '08 FXSTC with the mini apes.
It worked really well. Gave a great look - Clearance to motor, cleaning-cooling.
I didn't need to change out brake lines or lengthen throttle cables. The 3" lift went great. A 4" may push the cable length and add additional expenses. As far as the gap from the front. No problem, the standard leather console hid an unsightly bolts/clamps.
Do what you want and enjoy the ride!
JUST RIDE
It worked really well. Gave a great look - Clearance to motor, cleaning-cooling.
I didn't need to change out brake lines or lengthen throttle cables. The 3" lift went great. A 4" may push the cable length and add additional expenses. As far as the gap from the front. No problem, the standard leather console hid an unsightly bolts/clamps.
Do what you want and enjoy the ride!
JUST RIDE
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04-05-2011, 09:01 AM
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Fcsallan
Norgepa
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_i...0/DSCF0649.JPG
I plan on cutting a piece of black foam to fill up the void.
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/...=BEST-copy.jpg
I’ll post some photos later.
Norgepa
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_i...0/DSCF0649.JPG
I plan on cutting a piece of black foam to fill up the void.
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/...=BEST-copy.jpg
I’ll post some photos later.
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Please post pros, cons and photos on Softail tank lifts.
My Photos:
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/...ds%203%202011/
My comments:
2” tank lift – kept same stock crossover line.
I did it for the overall look of the bike. That alone made me happy.
I had a 2 inch lift on my Street Bob, it seem also to keep it cooler.
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/.../Street%20Bob/
Whether it did or not there is more air getting around the motor.
I’ve not gone 90 yet but I don’t think it’s going to act like a wing
and take off.
I’m not concerned about how it affected gas gauges,
trip meter works for me.
Thanks to Schaub85 for the install.
My Photos:
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/...ds%203%202011/
My comments:
2” tank lift – kept same stock crossover line.
I did it for the overall look of the bike. That alone made me happy.
I had a 2 inch lift on my Street Bob, it seem also to keep it cooler.
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/.../Street%20Bob/
Whether it did or not there is more air getting around the motor.
I’ve not gone 90 yet but I don’t think it’s going to act like a wing
and take off.
I’m not concerned about how it affected gas gauges,
trip meter works for me.
Thanks to Schaub85 for the install.
#37
06-15-2019, 07:26 PM
I know this is an old post but I have questions as well on raising the tank 2 inches. I have drained the gas and have the bolts out but I'll be darned if I can get the tank to lift up. Is there something else I have to loosen on this 2008 Heritage?. I put a towel and a rubber handled hammer between the rocker covers and the tank and I could only lift it 3/4 to an inch making noises I didn't like. Thanks for any advice.
#38
06-16-2019, 09:29 AM
#39
06-16-2019, 11:23 PM
Probably just need to loosen the bolt that holds the bottom of the tank and lower dash (under the front of seat). If that is tight, I could see it limiting how much tank will move. Might also be your fuel crossover line being too short and hanging up on frame.
Last edited by txphatboy; 06-16-2019 at 11:40 PM.
#40
06-17-2019, 05:07 PM
the crossover line either.Almost like there is another bracket under there,
