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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 07:02 PM
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My bike currently is setup with a rightsided petcock, but it seems nearly every aftermarket tank is leftsided. Will the left sided work or am I stuck with only right siders or getting one fabbed?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 07:37 PM
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If it's carbed it doesn't matter. It's gravity. I can't answer on EFI as I don't know where the fuel pump is located.
 
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I don't recall seeing a Harley with a right-side petcock! All mine have been left-side, well away from the carb and air filter. Show us a photo of your tank, which may be aftermarket.
 
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My 1991 has right side petcock. I think they changed to left side in 1992?


All the earlier Sportsters are right side as well, I think. Never really thought about it.

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