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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 10:51 AM
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Does anyone have any issues with there flipped mirrors hitting gas tank with a lift? I'm thinking of doing a 1.5" lift and was curious before I pull the trigger.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 10:54 AM
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What size tank?
With the peanut your fine, you can usually adjust the mirror stems and/or rotate the grips enough for clearance, with a 4.5 gal tank it may be more difficult.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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3.2 on a 2014 Iron
 
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 12:55 PM
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I have a 2010 nightster with the bigger peanut tank, 2.5" lift and flipped mirror, no issues with the tank lift or without.

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'14 Iron, I did exactly that, no issues at all.
 
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Awesome thanks guys. I looked at the bike and it looked like to issues but just wanted to make sure before I ordered.
 
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