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Old 01-13-2009, 09:56 AM
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Default Superglide Tank on a Sportster?

I don't know if that has been brought up but does anyone know if a Superglide tank will fit on a 98 Sportster?

I really would like a bigger tank

Any suggestions?
 

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Nevermind.. found what I was looking for,
 
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Nevermind.. found what I was looking for,
post some pics if you make the change. i'm curious.
 
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Will do.. but I think it will be a while..
 
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That should look pretty bad *** man, definitely post some pics when you get it done. Are you thinking of doing the rear fender, too?
 
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3rd gear, Could you post what "you were looking for"? I would like to know what kind of frame mods would have to be done to make this work. Thanks.
 
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I've seen a mounting bracket in dennis kirk, I think, that will allow you to put the flatside tanks on a sportster, pre '04 I believe. It can't be but so hard to fab something up to make that tank fit on your scooter.
 
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