Bigger tank (gasp) for Nightster?
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Bigger tank (gasp) for Nightster?
I know, I know - but I am curious. I've done a search and found threads about the POSSIbILITY of putting a bigger tank on a Nightster, but has anyone actually done it and if so, do you have pics??
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RE: Bigger tank (gasp) for Nightster?
I don't know of anyone that's done it. At least not here. What would be cool would be to find someone that could make a tank for you, or someone that already does make them. Get the same "peanut" shape, only a little bigger, like 4.5 gallons. I think you'll be very disappointed in the look of the bike with anything but the peanut shaped tank.
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RE: Bigger tank (gasp) for Nightster?
You're right about the looks. I just wish I had a little more gas capacity because unlike many, I do plan on some longer trips on my Nightster, and I travel with a group that all have bigger tanks. As it is now, when hubby and I head up to Vermont where many of our friends are, I cannot make it all the way without one stop. I ALMOST make it.
No offense to other model Sportster riders, but I am just not crazy about the look of the tanks on them. I do wish there was another style option available. It may be that I'd have to do what you suggest - find someone to do a custom job for me. In which case it will have to wait a while because I am sure that the cost would be more than my pocketbook can handle right now.
No offense to other model Sportster riders, but I am just not crazy about the look of the tanks on them. I do wish there was another style option available. It may be that I'd have to do what you suggest - find someone to do a custom job for me. In which case it will have to wait a while because I am sure that the cost would be more than my pocketbook can handle right now.
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RE: Bigger tank (gasp) for Nightster?
I found this. It's a 4.1 gallon (hey, half a gallon more is another 20-25 miles, right?) A stretched tank such as this might fit and fill the gap between the tank and seat.
http://www.chopperscycle.com/page/VT...-356-188/38125
And here's a 6 gallon, for only$99.00. Would have to call them and see if it would fit, but it still has the peanut shape.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000123a
http://www.chopperscycle.com/page/VT...-356-188/38125
And here's a 6 gallon, for only$99.00. Would have to call them and see if it would fit, but it still has the peanut shape.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000123a
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RE: Bigger tank (gasp) for Nightster?
Ya know, that really doesn't look bad! I saw some other "stretch" tanks somewhere and wasn't crazy about them. I will bookmark that link and give it some thought. THanks!!
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RE: Bigger tank (gasp) for Nightster?
I wish I had a little more gas volume on my nightster, but think it will kill the look.
just my opinion, but hey I am changing out the wheels on mine. Most people think changing the wheels will take away form the look.
If you get it done, post some picks.
just my opinion, but hey I am changing out the wheels on mine. Most people think changing the wheels will take away form the look.
If you get it done, post some picks.
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RE: Bigger tank (gasp) for Nightster?
I think whatever I do to my bike now, or down the road, I would try to at least maintain a look close to the "old school" look. That's what attracted me to it in the first place. (In fact, I am changing my bars back to the stock handlebars, but with a slightly taller riser, because although I like the buckhorns shown in my sig pic, I really think the stock bars look the best!)
I am going to take my longest trip yet in May (from Massachusetts to Myrtle Beach). I know I'll be the reason we have to stop every 115 miles (that's as far as I dare go). But hey - everyone else will be glad for a reason to stop and stretch - we aren't a bunch of young pups any more
I am going to take my longest trip yet in May (from Massachusetts to Myrtle Beach). I know I'll be the reason we have to stop every 115 miles (that's as far as I dare go). But hey - everyone else will be glad for a reason to stop and stretch - we aren't a bunch of young pups any more
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RE: Bigger tank (gasp) for Nightster?
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I know, I know - but I am curious. I've done a search and found threads about the POSSIbILITY of putting a bigger tank on a Nightster, but has anyone actually done it and if so, do you have pics??
I know, I know - but I am curious. I've done a search and found threads about the POSSIbILITY of putting a bigger tank on a Nightster, but has anyone actually done it and if so, do you have pics??
The peanut tank is just too small for any real riding.