Does the 1.5" tank lift really help?
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From: PERTH
That looks REALLY nice ... The top of the engine looks great .... and the bike has even more of a custom look ....
I wasn't sure either until a HOG friend said to stand back a fair distance then look at the bike from all angles especially the sides .... that's when I appreciated the difference ....
Personally I wouldn't go back to stock height ....
Anyway well done ....
I wasn't sure either until a HOG friend said to stand back a fair distance then look at the bike from all angles especially the sides .... that's when I appreciated the difference ....
Personally I wouldn't go back to stock height ....
Anyway well done ....
Last edited by newjack66; Nov 26, 2013 at 03:55 PM.
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From: Beyond Fucital
Man, what a PITA. Do to the split tanks on older Softails, and this being a new test item all the parts where not included as there are variations because of lift height.
I was able to get hardware at Homey D's. But it was trial and error for bolt sleeve stops that hold the dash back bracket (there's 3).
I was able to get hardware at Homey D's. But it was trial and error for bolt sleeve stops that hold the dash back bracket (there's 3).
Last edited by RANGER73; Nov 27, 2013 at 05:55 AM.
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Ranger73,
I would swap it for a 1.5", and add the 1/2" spacer for the rear of the tank.
BTW- on your photobucket album, copy the url in the "IMG" section of the "Links to share photo" section to the right of picture, and paste them in your reply. It will give the picture to see right here on the forum instead of opening another tab/window for your pics. If someone clicks on the pic, it will then go to your photobucket album. Example, before lift -
I would swap it for a 1.5", and add the 1/2" spacer for the rear of the tank.
BTW- on your photobucket album, copy the url in the "IMG" section of the "Links to share photo" section to the right of picture, and paste them in your reply. It will give the picture to see right here on the forum instead of opening another tab/window for your pics. If someone clicks on the pic, it will then go to your photobucket album. Example, before lift -
Last edited by wildman926; Nov 26, 2013 at 07:55 PM.
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You can also copy the url in the "Direct" section, and press the yellow and gray icon in the quick reply, and paste that in the pop up, which will keep your photobucket from opening when someone clicks on the picture, but still puts it here on the forum. Here is the after lift pic =
It does not. I initially installed the deluxe, but it fit me better without it.
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So when you get the kit for the Softail, you can do two bikes.
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From: Beyond Fucital
[QUOTE=wildman926;12029022]Ranger73,
I would swap it for a 1.5", and add the 1/2" spacer for the rear of the tank.
I agree on the 1.5" kit and rear spacers, But for now I'm going to leave it. Not going through that again any time soon.
I would swap it for a 1.5", and add the 1/2" spacer for the rear of the tank.
I agree on the 1.5" kit and rear spacers, But for now I'm going to leave it. Not going through that again any time soon.
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From: Beyond Fucital
You just placed the order, call DK up and change it. But think hard on the 1.5" kit. I'm looking at the tank angle to fuel loss. Pretty significant, but the bike is in the slammed position too. It won't be that drastic while riding.
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Just placed an order for the 1.5" kit w/ the deluxe option...