Bigger tank for 2020 Roadster

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Feb 14, 2023 | 03:19 PM

#21

cacomly

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From: Philly PA

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Originally Posted by wlwoodruff

Getting the low fuel light with 1 gallon left sounds fine to me. That gives me 3.5 to cruise on, so about 160-170 miles with a comfortable reserve. BTW, I like the look of those leather saddlebags; do they go on and off easily? Where'd ya get them?

The bags are from Harley, I forget what they're called. Messenger bags maybe? I made my own mounts which are essentially two bolts so yes, they come off easy. I actually got them from ebay. The downside of these bags is it is very easy to not realize they are not latched. I have lost several gloves and other things because I forgot they were not latched and realized it 5 minutes down the road

At the moment I have aluminum paniers which are a little harder to remove because they require mounts to support them. This thread in my blog details how I installed the paniers along with other prep work I did on my bike last year to get ready to ride in the Hoka Hey. They were necessary because I could not run my aux fuel tank and needed to carry larger stuff like a tent and cot.

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Feb 15, 2023 | 06:45 AM

#22

tmac00333

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From: Florida

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Originally Posted by Rob Roy's Revenge

It looks like you bought the wrong Sportster model in the first place for your needs, the XL1200CX was introduced as H-D's Cafe' Racer style Sportster, the XL1200T was their touring Sportster model.

True, but HD really did a half-*** job with the XL1200T. I considered buying one until I test drove it. The windshield was designed to push the wind directly into your face. The pegs were situated in an awkward spot. There was a bunch of other stuff I hated. I had the bike all day and I never felt comfortable on it.

So I see the need to build your own XL1200T.

Mar 20, 2023 | 12:42 AM

#23

Garry Sr

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From: Westland, Michigan

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Originally Posted by tmac00333

Exactly what I did with my 883 Super Low. Screaming Eagle 1200 kit, changed the crank gear and primary chain to a 1200, and believe it or not my year came with a different size back tire between the 883L ant 1200T. I'm running the taller 1200 back tire.

Mar 20, 2023 | 12:52 AM

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Garry Sr

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From: Westland, Michigan

I just figured the taller back tire thing out when I was flipping thru my owners manual. They list the specs for every Sportster of that year. Not a surprise I hated the stock gearing. It had two negatives going for it.