I am thinking of getting a 2 or 3 inch tank lift and longer risers for the Fat Bob. Anyone already done this and if so do you have pics?

 

Seriously, doesn't anyone have a pic of tank lift with longer risers? I want to make sure it will work first. Thanks.

 

Search! Ftw!

 

Here is what a quick search found.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-glide-models/334714-08-fatbob-before-and-after.html

 

I'd stick with the 2". Less clearance issues regarding top tree. I have a 3" and I had to elongate the rear tank mount hole to be able to slide the tank back just a bit more for clearance.

Then because of the amoutn I had to pull the tank back, it caused clearance issues when I wanted to mount a Mustang Solo seat. I had to move the tank just a bit forward to mount the seat. I had like 1/8" clearance between tank and tree.



Pic of the elongated rear mount...I was beginning to drill it, notice the drill mark in front of the mount hole.

 

A bit close up but, sig pic shows with same from side rear angle. Had to put a longer clutch cable on with the taller risers, but used the existing throttle cables and front brake lines. A little tweaking on the brake lines at the splitter manifold under the lower tripple tree.

And I already know the chrome needs cleaned up in that pic, the last time I posted .... aw crap.

 

I think this picture does a pretty good job of showing what the 2" tank lift looks like. I don't have longer risers though.

 

hey stepdad, dont the turn signals hit the tank with the lift?

 

I have the 2" lift. My turn signals don't hit but I spoke to one other guy that had to rotate his handlebars a bit to keep his from touching. My left signal comes really close, within 1/4" but no touch and on the right side the throttle cables do touch, but not the signal. No big deal.

 

My signals hit originally, but I just changed the angle on my grips/signals/controls a bit, and they cleared.

One note of caution about the throttle cables touching. Mine did, but I didn't worry about it. However, I ride year round, and the combination of the cables rubbing against the tank when there was dirt/grit on the tank in the winter wore through the paint.

Once I noticed that, I used a zip tie to lift the cables up enough so that they don't touch the tank at all. I just wish I had figured that out before I scuffed the tank.