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03-21-2008, 03:29 AM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2008 Sportster XL883
Join Date: 2008, Feb 13
Location: Tidewater, VA -On the VA/NC Border
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Bigger Tank?
Is it possible to put the larger 1200 tank onto the 883 frame by chance?
While I get decent mileage, I'd like to ride just a weeeee bit further than a hundred miles before I have to fill up again... |
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03-21-2008, 09:50 AM
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Moderators
Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail FLSTC
Join Date: 2007, May 18
Location: The Shires UK
Posts: 3,475
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Re: Bigger Tank?
OK i just looked at the HD website the 883 still has the Peanut tank unless its the custom where as the 1200 has the custom tank ful stop unless its the nightster.
The tank will fit straight on, once fittedd you will also need to check clearances with the bar to make sure the controls do not touch the tank as it is wider You will also need the seat from the custom as the area where the tank meets the seat is a different shape and the peanut tank seats do not fit, i tried when in the dealer an was buying my 883c i wanted the solo seat but nope the 883 one would not go on. |
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03-23-2008, 04:07 AM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2008 Sportster XL883
Join Date: 2008, Feb 13
Location: Tidewater, VA -On the VA/NC Border
Posts: 71
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Re: Bigger Tank?
so I spoke with the techs at my harley shop... they say it won't. Didn't give any explanation, just said it wont...
strange... |
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03-26-2008, 07:47 PM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2008 Sportster XL1200N
Join Date: 2008, Feb 25
Location: Greenville Texas
Posts: 23
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Re: Bigger Tank?
I was pondering the same subject, but what I found was only a 1.2 gallon increase in tank size(denniskirk.com). Thats comes out to 60 to 80 extra miles. I am not sure if it is worth it in my case.
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03-26-2008, 10:19 PM
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: 2007, Jun 21
Posts: 9,042
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Re: Bigger Tank?
That Hobbit is right on the ball
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03-26-2008, 10:28 PM
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: 2007, Jun 21
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Re: Bigger Tank?
It's always best when you can answer from experience.
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05-01-2008, 08:10 PM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 1989 Sportster XLH883
Join Date: 2008, Apr 29
Location: Cleveland, OH
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Re: Bigger Tank?
I put an aftermarket 4 gallon Stretch tank on mine! You just have to deal with a couple more hoses. But it works GREAT! Can go at least 130 miles before I have to hit the gas station.
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05-02-2008, 06:37 PM
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New Family
Ride: 2006 XL883L
Join Date: 2008, May 02
Posts: 6
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Re: Bigger Tank?
I put an 2006 Softail tanks on mine with the same color on my sporty and it works fine. It takes a little moving things around but it can be done. I love it... I can now cruise over 350KM or more on it. Depends on the driving conditions. (That's the main tank and I still have the reserve on stand by) The benefits beside the extra distance, it also lower the centre of gravity.. I can take tighter turns and is not as tipsy. Good Luck!!
PS. If you lower you sporty... make sure looking into moving your wire on top of the fender.. mine got shredded . I have a aftermarket 1 inch lowering kit on a 06 XL883L installed. |
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