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Old Yesterday | 09:00 PM
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Hey guys any advice on getting this Frankenstein tank to sit right? It's the classic aftermarket 5 bob tanks 80s era and a newer 5 light dash. Frame is 76 fxe. It's what came on the bike but there's a gap at the back of the dash where it meets the tank that bugs me. Any suggestions besides...hunt for oem tanks...seal them...have them painted...find oem dash...have it chromed. It's what I've got and and bank account says work it out!
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Common with repop tanks & aftermarket bling. Start with finding another gap cover, Either shorter or the full length up under the dash. Thats what holding it up.
 
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Elongate the holes in the front upper and lower mounting tabs. You could enlarge the rear tab holes on the frame too.
 
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