48 seat with a 4.5 tank
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48 seat with a 4.5 tank
I just put a 4.5 tank on my 2013 Sportster 48 and I was wondering what kind of seat people are using with this tank.. I have a badlander seat that I was using with my stock tank and of course it doesn't fit and it's only 2 months old :/ I like the spring seat but the kit and seat are expensive through Harley (yikes) If you have any pics to post please do so I would love to see them
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The 48 seat on my 1200L.
Sportster Cockpit Dialed by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
I put 7000 kms on my bicycles in a year without any discomfort. The 48 seat seems luxurious by comparison.
Sportster Cockpit Dialed by SaddleUpBike, on Flickr
I put 7000 kms on my bicycles in a year without any discomfort. The 48 seat seems luxurious by comparison.
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How are you liking the 4.5 tank? I'm thinking of eventually putting one on my 48. Did the extra gas weight or size affect handling any? I'm short so I have the super reduced reach solo on my bike. Post a pic with the new tank. Did you get if from Harley or aftermarket?
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thanks for the replies! I will take a pic when I get home from work this evening. I bought the tank off of Ebay.. it's off of a 2007 Sportster 1200 and it was painted old school design by Billy from Devil's Hand Productions. It is SO pretty! I love it! I just got it yesterday and haven't got a chance to ride the bike yet until I buy another seat. I am 5'2 btw
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Funny, I put in the same kind of miles on my road bike with multiple 100 mile plus days and yet the stock seat on the 48 was the most uncomfortable thing I've ever been on!
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Becky, I was going after that tank and was doing something and forgot - I've been bummed I missed that tank, it looked awesome! Please post pics of it on. Congrats - that is a one of a kind tank.
Everyone has a Mustang seat, but they have me too far back. Saddlemen and LePera make great seats. I think LePera has one that pushes you forward. Most companies do not make seats for smaller people. After much looking around I've stuck with the HD seats.
Everyone has a Mustang seat, but they have me too far back. Saddlemen and LePera make great seats. I think LePera has one that pushes you forward. Most companies do not make seats for smaller people. After much looking around I've stuck with the HD seats.
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I just put a 4.5 tank on my 2013 Sportster 48 and I was wondering what kind of seat people are using with this tank.. I have a badlander seat that I was using with my stock tank and of course it doesn't fit and it's only 2 months old :/ I like the spring seat but the kit and seat are expensive through Harley (yikes) If you have any pics to post please do so I would love to see them
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How are you liking the 4.5 tank? I'm thinking of eventually putting one on my 48. Did the extra gas weight or size affect handling any? I'm short so I have the super reduced reach solo on my bike. Post a pic with the new tank. Did you get if from Harley or aftermarket?
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