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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 04:24 PM
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I was wondering if anyone knew if a fatboy gas tank will fit on a softail custom frame?

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I was wondering if anyone knew if a fatboy gas tank will fit on a softail custom frame?

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You gotta tell us what model year...
 
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Sorry!

2008 custom frame.
2011 fatboy tank.
 
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It will bolt on, but there will be small differences like where the vent line exits the tank.
 
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It will bolt on, but there will be small differences like where the vent line exits the tank.
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