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Old Jun 9, 2020 | 11:34 AM
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Are there any tanks from other Harley models that are direct bolt on to an 02 Sportster XL883C? My tank has a dent in it from previous owner I'd like to get rid of.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2020 | 11:48 AM
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I'm sure there are other Sportster tanks that will fit yours, there are others here who can help you with that. But why not just have the dent repaired?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2020 | 12:57 PM
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Not sure but, I think the c came with the 3.3gal tank?? There are 2.2's and a 4 something as well...
I am Trading a 3.3 that need a small bit of Paint work.. as I want a 2.2... Gonna do it local tho, as Shipping will kill ya ...and probably Damage the Tank..Fix/run what ya gots till somebody local has what yer after.. Mybe Craigslist... or around here...that Faceplace market... My daughter in law can run that stuff!!!!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2020 | 07:46 PM
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Came off of a 2014 xl1200.
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Old Jun 10, 2020 | 07:56 AM
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Your bike is a carb model, whereas that 2014 tank is for an EFI bike, which you really don't need - probably quite expensive as well. I deliberately bought a larger near new Harley tank, which was cheap because it had a small dent. I wanted it repainted and my painter fixed the dent free. Consider getting your dent fixed as nevil suggested?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2020 | 08:01 AM
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Your bike is a carb model, whereas that 2014 tank is for an EFI bike, which you really don't need - probably quite expensive as well. I deliberately bought a larger near new Harley tank, which was cheap because it had a small dent. I wanted it repainted and my painter fixed the dent free. Consider getting your dent fixed as nevil suggested?

For an 85 gonna grab for 40 bucks
 
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Old Jun 10, 2020 | 08:10 AM
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Go for it! I seem to recall that tank was only used for a short time. A pal of mine had a Roadster with one, in green IIRC, way back.
 
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Nice price. Now you can go more miles on that tank, although the peanut tank was the signature on 03 and earlier Sporties. I think the bigger tank came out in 04.
 
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Go for it! I seem to recall that tank was only used for a short time. A pal of mine had a Roadster with one, in green IIRC, way back.
Do you know if any modifications are needed for mounting? Also noticed the 2 fuel outlets.
 
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