4.5 gallon tank on a Nightster

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09-16-2017, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RubenAlonzo

So in keeping with the theme, my 2011 Nightster WILL accept a same year 1200C or Low's 4.5 gallon tank with no fitment issues? I am wanting to get rid of my 3.3 and get the 4.5 myself. Up to what year gas tank will my Nightster accept without it not being bolt on?

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Yes, but the 4.5 tank is longer and you may need to shorten the nose on your seat or get a seat made to go with the 4.5 gal tank. IIRC, it's about a 1.5" difference.

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09-16-2017, 09:08 PM

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On my 48 I put a 3.3 gallon tank on, and then 2 4.5 gal tanks on. As long as your bike is an EFI you can put any other EFI tank on it. You can use the same fuel pump. The only thing I buy new when I've changed it is the gasket - and that's just personal preference.

I do a lot of riding in rural areas. I love the look of my original 2.2 gal peanut tank, but I love not worrying about running out of gas with my 4.5 gallon tank.

The only think you will have to change is the seat. Make sure its for a 4.5 gallon tank.

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