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Tell me ... I'm new to Harley's ... why lift the tank?
The reason I installed the tank lift was for added cooling of the engine, it allows more air flow over the heads, but the added bonus was it made the bike look a lot better.
Northern, it is on the left side about 3/4ths of the way towards the rear of the tank. I think you make some of the fuel inaccessible with the lift, but I don't think it is a big deal. I did notice my gauge was even less accurate with the lift, but it is worth it to me. I hit the low fuel light at 130 miles today and still had just over a gallon left.
So you could run out of gas, take off the lift and ride on?
No need to carry a gas can
I installed Jackyl's 2" lift and have no complaints. Low fuel light does come on early, usually between 70 and 90 miles. Irritating for sure, but, IT IS WHAT IT IS
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Thanks for the info BluBob. Was thinking of lifting the tank this winter when I have the bike apart to install T-bars and diamond back cables and hose. But still unsure, I love the look but don't want to run out of gas because of it. I got my mileage down now on a tank full.
Hey Northern - I have Jackyl's 3 incher on my bike and I have gone 205 miles and pumped 4 gallons on the button. I don't think most people will push it that far just 'to see'.
How close does your t-bars come to the tank? What rise do you have?
8 inch rise and they come damn close. I first got a 2" lift - but saw room for the 3 incher. Now the 2" is on my dad's Wide Glide. I'll attach a couple pics to show the clearance...
Anyone know if the fuel pickup is in the rear or the middle of the tank? Use to get 220 miles on 4.7 gals. And what's jackyl's website to order the lift?
PM jackyl...he's got an eBay store but offers a discount to HDF members.
Anyone know if the fuel pickup is in the rear or the middle of the tank? Use to get 220 miles on 4.7 gals. And what's jackyl's website to order the lift?
The petcock is on the left side right where a reserve switch would be if it had one. Looking at it I think you will have about 2 cups or so of inaccessible fuel. Think of it as a reserve that takes a wrench to use.