I have 2000 883 sportster that has been converted to the 1200. Now i want to put a larger gas tank on. i see a few on ebay for sale but i was wondering what would be the best way to go. anyone have any idears on witch one is the best or if there is a stock harley tank that will look good on a sportster.

 

Ask the seller for pics on a bike.

 

There should be some guys running a 4.5 Gal on their 48's or on an iron that may add to this...

 

Kings tanks l

 

Buy used tanks I bought a new one from JP. So far I have paid 1300 dollars to have it prepared and painted dont ever buy new.

 

Will a 4.5 custom tank fit an older sportster?

 

No, because that 4.5 custom tank is for different frame set up, unless you change the mounting tabs on the tank. Frame was changed in '04. You can find various 4 gallon tanks on the web......I've had a "Fat-Bob" tank in my basement waiting to be finished, (move speedo to tank, reseal inside of tank, new paint, etc), and I believe it's 4.2 gallon, as it's the 2" stretched Fat-Bob tank. You'll need to find a tank that fits '96 through '03 sporties.

 

I have a 4 gallon tank picked out. I would like something a little bigger but I want one with to gas caps. I know I need to do body work to the tank. Im wondering about sealing the tank. I hear good and bad about both.

 

Depends how determined you are on doing this. The safe way is to get a tank for your model year, the bold way is to make a later tank fit. Is your bike carb or EFI? If carb you can convert an EFI tank by using a Pingel or similar gas tap.

 

I think either J&P cycles or Dennis Kirk sells a kit to mount flat side tanks to a Sportster. That should be plenty big enough for you.