Been thinking of putting this in but concerned that the different angle created by raising the tank front will reduce the useable gas to the fuel pump and reduce my tank distance. I do a lot of longer rides and like the mileage I get out of my tank. Anyone have first hand experience with this on a 2011 or similar Street Glide frame?

Thanks

 

I think you answered your own question.How much fuel is left unusable is determined by how high you lift the front of tank up.There is always a price to pay when you modify.

 

I lifted my SG tank by 1.5" in the front and 1/2" in the rear. If I lost a few mpg, I never noticed.

 

Thanks, I realize and understand that part on a conceptual basis. Not being able to see into the tank from the side it's hard to guess how much it actually impacts the fuel pump's ability to pull gas. What I'm hoping to find out is from someone who actually did this. How much did it actually cut down your miles per tank? If it's significant then the mod aint worth it, if it's only slightly then i'd do it.

I appreciate the input though.

 

So how exactly did you lift your SG tank? I've put in lift kits on my Sportster, but on a SG? I've got a 2012
Thanks, Jeff

 

You could raise the front 3" and drop the rear 1" and not affect your MPG.
Miles per tank - yes. MPG - no

 

How do you drop the rear of the tank? Raise it yes, lowering it is almost impossible unless you start cutting away on the frame......

 

I can see you missed the point of my comments.


MPG is not affected by the angle of the tank. Change your intake, exhaust, engine build, riding habits, ... - all these things can change MPG (miles per GALLON).


Changing the angle of the tank can affect the amount of usable fuel in the tank which in turn can change the number of miles you can get from a TANK of fuel - MPG would remain unchanged.

 

How did you raise the rear and did it affect you seat fitting correctly in the front? Thanks.