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Old 02-04-2018, 08:29 PM
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Brand new here. Just got my 2011 Forty Eight (my second bike) and I'm super stoked. I've been wanting one for years and finally made it happen. It's already got a lot of goodies so I think I'd like to first upgrade the tank to the 3.3. I've been trying to find info using the search bar but am having a hard time. I'm a mechanical layman and trying to keep the price down. I know harley has one for like $800. Ebay has some pretty bare for $100-$200. Aside from paint, what needs to be done to these tanks? What kind of total cost can I expect with one of those cheap tanks if I were to do the work? Will I need any extra parts or work done on the before it's installed?

Are there any other places I should look? Thanks in advance!
 
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i'll be honest , the search function here rarely pulls up useful info for me

this might help though
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...tank-swap.html
 
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Most any sportster tank 2007 and up will fit
 
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Most any sportster tank 2007 and up will fit
Any suggestions on where to find?
 
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Awesome! thank you. If you don't mind, what is the difference (if any) between the $225 3.25 gallon tank from low brow and a cheaper ebay one that is compatible? They look the same. Also, in addition to the tank, what else (aside from paint and maybe a vented gas cap) will i need to add on or have done to it to make it ready for use? Much appreciated
 
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Originally Posted by DMan4968
Awesome! thank you. If you don't mind, what is the difference (if any) between the $225 3.25 gallon tank from low brow and a cheaper ebay one that is compatible? They look the same. Also, in addition to the tank, what else (aside from paint and maybe a vented gas cap) will i need to add on or have done to it to make it ready for use? Much appreciated
Got a link to the ebay tank? I know a lot of them are made for Biker's choice, same tank I've been running for 2 years, just swapped in my fuel pump, pop up gas cap, and a little satin black paint
 
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Originally Posted by ApehangerSporty
Got a link to the ebay tank? I know a lot of them are made for Biker's choice, same tank I've been running for 2 years, just swapped in my fuel pump, pop up gas cap, and a little satin black paint
So this should be what I need?
 
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So this should be what I need?
As long as it's for the fuel injected bikes, I'm not at home to check the number
 
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Here's a link to the proper tank for 07-18 tank, I checked the bikers choice catalog for the right number
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-3-Gallon-...pZHf3E&vxp=mtr
 
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