5 Gal tank on a softail street bob

[@noepequ6494]

@ 6:30 looks like some Gas leaking out. Hope you got that checked. Love your street bob

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Yeah I knew someone with a watchful eye would say that. I spilled a little petrol on the tank and hosed it off before starting the bike. That's water you can see.

[@stephencritchley7169]

Maybe Harley should listen to you with this mod!

[@Jermz1979]

I know this an old video and the OP has moved on from this bike, but this video was extremely helpful for me doing the 5 gallon conversion myself.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Glad to hear brother. Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@rickcastillo3573]

Bro, when my wife asks where the money went, I’m blaming you 😂. That tank looks beautiful. As always, great vid. Inspirational. Thx.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks man 👍 Hahaha was nice knowing ya mate, think I'm a goner when my wife sees this vid 🤣🤣🤣

[@mmnamee]

@@TheGingybeardMan Hey man. I wanted to ask you if the saddlemen step up seat still fits after the softail slim tank is installed?

[@intergalacticshovel]

Looks great 👍 the stock tank never really sat right on the new street bob. This just blends in and takes you back to the dyna-a long standing model that had years of development to get it looking just right. Brilliant mod!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks John, I much prefer the look of this tank.

[@lowcountryrob170]

That was actually easier than I thought it would be. I actually like the look of the 5 gallon slim tank way better too. That’s a great mod, and one I’ll need if I can ever save up the money for the Stage IV kit. Thank you.

[@laurie3546]

Rob

[@HagsRideOrDie]

I can't believe how much that change the look. Great idea.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

It sure did, I couldn't be happier with the swap 👍

[@robertdaley1194]

Looks so much better,no more range anxiety.

[@madfzr]

Oh man LOVE THE LOOK of the FLSL slim tank on the bob! Excellent vid as always and my wife loves the leather bib!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate, I'm really diggen the custom look of the leather bib 👌

[@jimdean6437]

I was doing some research on the Thunder max ECU. I came across this document about resetting the distance to empty. I know it had to do with their ECU and say touring but they list this as same as our bikes but you can try it sans swapping out ECUs. Turn ON both the RUN (rocker) switch and the MAIN KEY switch (ignition switch) to begin. 1. Pull the “MAIN” Maxi fuse. 2. Temporarily disconnect the TMax module from the main harness connector. 3. Connect the Stock ECM. 4. Hold the “trip” button down while re-installing the main fuse. 5. Speedometer should light up and appear as though it is locked up. 6. Release the “trip” button and turn the main key switch “OFF “. 7. Turn the main key switch on then, using the trip button, verify “R LO” is displayed in the odometer window when cycling through the options. 8. Turn ONLY the main key / ignition switch “OFF”. 9. Remove the ECM fuse, re-connect the TMax module and replace the ECM fuse. DO NOT PULL THE MAIN FUSE FOR THIS PROCESS. 10. Turn the main key switch on. If “R LO” does not appear repeat the process. 11. Re-initialize the ECM by cycling the main key switch on for 20 seconds uninterrupted, then OFF for 5 seconds. 12. Range should start working in roughly 50 miles; you will need to use a tank of fuel to normalize reading.

[@laurie3546]

Jim 🧐

[@Aiden-nq8bu]

Really love your content man, I just bought an FXBB myself and it's great seeing another Aussies journey with it.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate, congrats on getting the bike 👍

[@jtjt210]

Love it. Thank you for posting this. Thinking about doing this for my fatbob

[@jhernandez267]

Love how you’re rocking the stock seat again !

[@Mark_Estelle]

Man Doc, you are a modification maniac !!! There aren't very many people on KZbin putting out mods with high quality and attention to detail as you. Keep Doing What You're Doing DOC !!! Great Content !!!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate appreciate it. Yeah I've got an incurable problem with modding this bike 🤣🤣🤣 Why can't I just leave it alone and be happy.

[@Daxm15e2s]

BADASS!!!!! I've been waiting for someone to do this on KZbin . You've done an awesome job on you bike. Gonna put the same tank on my fxbb.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks man, I definantly recommend the upgrade I think it looks great 👍

[@chriswellington9178]

Did exactly the same mod few months ago, loving the look & the extra fuel range mate, u won’t be disappointed 👍🏍👍🏍

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Definantly wnt be missing the stock tank mate 👍

[@airsoftfunstation]

Did the same thing with an old low rider s tank. Used the old fuel pump and ground off the dash mounts. Works perfect

[@j_the_avaricious9054]

Hey so I’m actually in the process of doing this!? But my question is, so you used your old streetbob fuel pump? And did you notice any issues?

[@kawaiiracer]

Brother! Thank you so much for the well detailed video! I had a lot of questions about this process. Will look into doing this in the future. Bike looks awesome as always!

[@drmoto5898]

You are going to want a hand tooled leather seat next, that tank looks awesome.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

I was just thinking that too 👍

[@MrPottsy69]

This was the one I’ve been waiting for, brilliant job

[@goranfokuhl9945]

What a difference a tank makes! I like that new tank much more than the original one. Well done! :-)

[@sidneysnottley6414]

Great to see an Oz KZbinr doing HD vids... Onya !!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Cheers mate 👍

[@acriley87]

That bike looks so much better with the slim tank!

[@ecrusch]

At 6:26-26 and again at 6:30 I saw some fuel dripping out. Just letting you know so you can make sure your fuel lines are tight. The new tank and bib look great.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

I spilled a little petrol on the tank ehen filling it up and hosed it off before starting the bike. That's water you can see, I didn't show that in the edit. I've received another comment 're the same. Thanks anyway 👍

[@laurie3546]

Eric 🧐

[@shano81]

bigger tank is so nice-- really gives the bike a nice waist where it interfaces with the seat. well done and as always, inspiring.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate, I couldn't be happier hey

[@Beertjebas81]

definetly gives it more profile!!! Good job mate and thnaks so much for sharing this video!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate, I couldn't be happier with how it turned out

[@CajunHarleyRider]

Now you went n made me wanna do that to my 2023 street bob !!!!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

You won't regret it. Looks much better in my opinion and the added fuel range is awesome

[@Ibrahas]

Very nice work man.

[@laurie3546]

Yeppers

[@redlee3391]

Phenomenal paint job. Wow that looks amazing!!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks Sir

[@lifebehindthebars8085]

Just a suggestions put a washer on the bottom of the tank bib.. looks great! 👌🏾

[@MotoRickyRicardo]

Man its great to see someone do the install on video, I found that the slim, fxdrs, and sport glide tanks fit via HD Forums but its nice to see how it looks on video. My biggest concern with this upgrade was that the tank is lightly longer than stock, I can see you dont have that gap between your seat which is fine for a stock seat but the Saddlemen Step-Up seat actually fills that space on the stock tank. I wish I had a buddy with a softail slilm that I could do a test fit with lol

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Yes I believe the saddleman step up seat which fits the stock tank wouldn't work with this slim tank as the slim tank is longer.

[@muffinman_mike]

I have been waiting for a vid like this, looking to do the same for my 18 fxbb!

[@laurie3546]

Mike 😁

[@gregturnbow7089]

Looked good bro, and ride further! Be safe be blessed.

[@Max-dk9kw]

Just bought a 2019 street bob as my first bike and wish it had the 5gal tank. Thinking of changing it too. Looks awesome! 👌🏼👌🏼

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Yeah I'm hearing you, I got sick of filling it everytime I hoped on it.

[@Skuggan91]

Love watching your videos. Got myself a 48 sportster and been scared to do mods myself. Thought swapping tanks was way harder then this 😱 thanks man. Gives me confidence to start doing bigger mods myself

[@TheGingybeardMan]

The 48 Sporties are really cool looking bikes man. Great to hear the vid was able to inspire you to start giving bigger mods a crack 👍

[@599Dan]

Nice upgrade! tank bib makes the bike custom

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks Dan, yeah I think it's a nice custom addition too

[@Dealy12]

bro that looks bloody fantastic. thinking about the streetbob for myself but the fuel capacity has steered me away and eventually here

[@Usernameshame]

The softail bob tank is one the big reasons I chose my 2015 dyna. The dyna just looks a bit more aggressive and bad ass. Great channel love your work dude 🤘

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks man, appreciate the support 🤘

[@nickdharma1]

Luv the mods you have done on this scoot, well thought out!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate 🙌

[@TheRamRanch]

This video might be the answer to my problems

[@3.2Carrera]

Harley Davidson would have a real winner with this one if they made a larger tank optional so this is an essential mod. I have a Sportster with the small tank and it's iconic, but I know to never take it on a tour with anyone who's not planning to stop often anyway.

[@mikeland3453]

Good instructional vid, however I prefer the stock tank.

[@laurie3546]

Mike Land 😨

[@srqamt]

Oh man i've been wanting to do the same, definitely using your video as reference.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

I've been wanting to do this for so long. It's a bloody costly mod but worth it in my opinion 👍

[@srqamt]

@@TheGingybeardMan absolutely worth it, the only drawback to the street bob is the tank size, in my opinion. Does the computer know theres more fuel in the tank? Like will it give accurate distance until empty with the bigger tank?

[@TheGingybeardMan]

@@srqamt that's a great question mate, the softail slim fuel pump has a different fuel level sensor so I believe it should read more kms on the range before empty. That said I've heard a few blokes who have done this mod on the Facebook forum, say the slim tank doesn't show more km range on the gauge and believe that is due to the ECM needing to be flashed to show the correct fuel range. Another bloke however stated his bike showed the correct range with this swap so I'm yet to find out.

[@srqamt]

@@TheGingybeardMan well hey keep us posted man! Thanks for being the guinea pig

[@TheGingybeardMan]

@@VanishingVision7 yes sir, I plan on doing a vid within the next day or so 👍

[@mikejacks1939]

love it much nicer looking and better range

[@TacticalTorc]

That looks mean! Great upgrade 💯

[@laurieespi4828]

Awesome job!

[@ka-bar5060]

Instead of tape install some soft deerskin or felt to keep the bib from moving too much and providing a soft contact that will protect the paint. That tank looks great! H-D needs to just make this change on the 2022 models.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate. I think hook and loop tape/ Velcro would do a great job in securing the bib.

[@CraigSmith568]

The tank is the one thing I don't like about the StreetBob. I didn't like the looks of this bigger tank when you first put it on. but that bib changed it entirely. It just looked to flat and wide. I can't believe the bib made that much of a difference. Great job.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate, I really love the look of the bib hey 👍

[@ceec6923]

Keep up the good work man Love ur build!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Cheers mate, there's a never ending list 🤣🤣

[@ceec6923]

@@TheGingybeardMan I hear u there bro

[@koori_moto6678]

Game changer for long rides

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Sure is man, I was getting tired of fueling up every time I threw a leg over it

[@jamesrundall8654]

I also got a tank bib from Chris at three mutts for the same swap. He does great work.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

He sure does, Chris is such a nice bloke aswell. Was very helpful and patient with me for the design of my bib 👍

[@scottfree9994]

Don't look half bad. The ole slim shady tank on the bobinator trick..........nice!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rebel_ltz]

Great content as always! I’m so glad you went for the bobber route instead of the club style.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks Tom, yeah I'm glad I did the backflip and changed the style. I'm really loving the look now 🤘

[@rebel_ltz]

@@TheGingybeardMan What’s next? 😀

[@TheGingybeardMan]

@@rebel_ltz probably a different style rear fender I reckon. I really like those stretched rear fenders

[@rebel_ltz]

@@TheGingybeardMan Nice! This wide tank would look great with a really short fender as well. :)

[@jgar9726]

Thanks for the help, bike looks great.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate 🙌

[@christer-c-knee8021]

Yup. Looks way better. The tanknis why I didn't get a sporty. That and only 5 gears.

[@douglasradowick508]

Hey chief, the look of the 5 gallon Slim fuel tank on the Street Bob is more appropriate size-wise to the bike. Now I know what mod I plan to do on mine asap! Mine is "performance orange". I'll change the plug wires to the H-D Phat 10mm in the orange with black lettering with the E3 spark plugs.😁👍🏍️ Maybe have the 5 spoke mag wheels done in the orange to match as well! That's for an excellent presentation of the task, it was very well explained and shown how to be done!⭐⭐⭐👍🏍️ Doug

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks Douglas. Nice one your bike's going to killer. Ride safe brother 🤟

[@riderofthenorth]

Hello from Sweden. Great video.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks man 👍

[@phillipmain6475]

Three mutt also made my bib.. incredible work

[@TheGingybeardMan]

I agree, Chris is a great bloke and does amazing leather work 👍

[@notwebster]

looks amazing man! did you have to switch your seat out for it? been thinking about doing and just curious if I will have to replace my saddlemen seat

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Yep I had to ditch the whiplash seat. This tank sits back a little further than the stock one. I'm now running the stock street until I can but a mustang wide tripper seat 👍

[@davidlloyd2594]

Cast iron proof that HD’s decision to put a tiny tank on the new ‘Bob ruined its lines and road presence. It’s crazy you had to go to these lengths to get your Harley to look like a real Harley - this is how it should have been out of the crate - it looks fantastic 😎

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate I agree with you 100%

[@caleblaurie]

Wow, That looks sick!!

[@haroldwiser2641]

Looks great and a pretty straightforward swap out.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks Harold, it Was an easy swap 👍

[@bonez6349]

I keep asking myself, as to why Harley Davidson is putting small gas tanks on these newer bikes.!? Anyway, you did exactly what I would have done.! Looks good and that's what should have been on it in the first place

[@adambullock7836]

I own a sreet bob same Fram I am going to do the same thank you for the great tip

[@brucemasson]

Now time to change out that rear wheel well and that bike is "Bad Ass"

[@davemagee]

Hey Bro Excellent video and explanation looks damn cool. Doc Harley is always helpful. All the best brother from NZ

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks Dave, I'm stoked with how it came out 👍

[@davemagee]

@@TheGingybeardMan And so you should be great job brother.

[@chrissmith7669]

It doesn’t really look that much bigger once installed. Very cool.

[@laurie3546]

Chris ☺️

[@spikespiegel7964]

proper street bob now

[@laurie3546]

Where ya from ?☺️

[@spikespiegel7964]

@@laurie3546 bama

[@laurie3546]

@@spikespiegel7964 How old are you ? It’s nice 😊 meeting ya 😂😊

[@spikespiegel7964]

@@laurie3546 old enough to not fall for the honey pot

[@Route32rg]

Looks awesome! Well done!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate 👍

[@AdventureMotoEnduro]

i picked a stainless TBR off this guy on gumtree for my street bob and he had softail s 5 gallon tank sitting on bench with flush mount caps ,i ended up buy it as well ,,,,he has a second 5 gallon put away , he fitted a street bob tank to his misses softail s , just need pump

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Good stuff mate, nice find 👍 The pumps pretty bloody expensive.

[@NobleSavage11]

You are a savior! Tank swapping asap

[@aimer982]

Awesome vid brother!!! PLEASE KEEP IT UP!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate, there's still loads to come 🤘🤘

[@ed3tun]

looks so much better

[@timfinning]

Looks great 👍🇦🇺

[@laurie3546]

Where ya from ?☺️

[@templarmoore9169]

So how does the digital fuel gauge read the tank?? Might of missed that part and if it does how accurate is it.

[@adminadmin9997]

Yes the bars on the meter have decent accuracy. The fuel range on the estimate for miles left is pretty off.

[@luisprado439]

I want to replace my Fat Bob 2019 tank too. Your tank looks amazing.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks man, you could do the exact same swap on the fat bob as the frames are the same 👍 onky thing to be mindful of is whether the fat bob seat would work with this tank.

[@vanderfaaag]

Great video! Bike looks thick great job👍🏻

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks man, I much prefer the look of this tank 🤘

[@vanderfaaag]

@@TheGingybeardMan honestly on video makes the bike almost look like slim looks great with your bars too 👍🏻 I’ve just ordered the 14” can’t wait

[@satudave]

Damn that looks way better. Nice job👍👍

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@BatTattedSickleRider]

Turned out nice man like the leather strap u added nice touch 👍

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate, I couldn't be happier with how the leather strap turned out 👍

[@jampyzerozero6921]

Great video. I'm waiting for the "my wife just left me video" LOL just kidding, as always love your content and keep it up!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Hahahaha I feel like that vid is coming shortly mate

[@jackcompton8752]

Nice! Sweet lookin' 🛵

[@MichaelKongmengLee1]

Did you use the stock fuel system when you installed the new tank or did you have to buy another fuel system for it? I want to do a sporty tank onto my street Bob for track purposes and wanted to know if you switched it out or not. Thanks in advance.

[@laurie3546]

Lee 😑

[@mikeessary4925]

It looks dam good!!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks Mike

[@vincecottrill5732]

That is beautiful, and a genius upgrade. You’ve earned my subscription. Look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate, one of my favourite mods to date.

[@scottiescott9297]

Brilliant video!! Question: How well does the gas gauge/range work with the new 5 Gal tank? Is it accurate? Thanks bro.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

The guage reads off the previous tanks capacity. I believe it's programmed in the ECU as the softail slim fuel sensor doesn't read the longer range of the larger tank.

[@robertdaley1194]

Admire your skills ,saving on labour cost, i also have a 2018 Fxbb, if I wanted this done should I wait till my warranty is up ,?I would need someone with your skill sets .

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Its actually a pretty easy swap, the most difficult part was installing the new fuel pump but that wasn't too hard at all, you just need to take your time on inserting it. I still have a years warranty left and if my bike had a fault the dealership would need to determine that what I had done to the bike caused the issue. For example if my wheel bearings or belt drive failed they could not attribute that fault to me swapping the tank on my bike and would still complete those repairs. Harley however won't warranty something that I did to my bike if it causes damage and rightfully so. Hope that makes sense 👍

[@robertdaley1194]

@@TheGingybeardMan Thanks mate for reply , haven’t had much opportunity this year due to C19 , now winter is just round the corner, roads will be gritted with salt soon.

[@laurie3546]

@@robertdaley1194 👻

[@dsantos1963]

Love the gas tank but was wondering if you knew whether or not you could also exchange the speedometer. I've been wondering about the tank exchange for awhile now. Really glad that it can be done. I think that's one of the first mods I'm gonna do when I get my street bob next year. Thanks for the video.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Yes you can definantly use the speedometer as I've seen other guys do it. It may be a case of having the ECM flashed to suit it 👍

[@dgross2009]

Fixes one of my biggest gripes with the street bob. Was looking at the old Dyna version since it has a 4.5 gallon tank. How does the extra weight and dimensions affect the ride?

[@TheGingybeardMan]

The extra weight is noticeable with a full tank but doesn't affect handling drastically. If you have ever riden a softail slim the rider leg position is exactly the same as the tank is wider at the bottom than the stock tank.

[@RoadRashHD]

Looks good man,good to know you can get a bigger tank for it

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate, all of the m8 softail tanks are interchangeable as all the m8 softails run the same frames, it's just the bolt on parts like forks swingarm etc which are different between the models 👍

[@roldanmike94]

Great video, glad to know when I do the same

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thank you sir 👍

[@brianmaclennan561]

Looks good mate! 👌

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate 🤘

[@davidmurray9193]

Makes the bike look more meaty nice

[@StevieTV253]

I've been wanting to do this since day one! Looks great. You have the 2019 bob right? Wonder if that tank will work on the 2020 too. The center cluster is what's been holding me back. Great job🤘

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Yeah man will definantly work, the 2020 street bob is the exact same bike as the 2019 with the exception of an updated oil pump.

[@StevieTV253]

@@TheGingybeardMan now to find a leather worker lol.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

@@StevieTV253 three mutts customs is based in the U.S man. It cost a small fortune to get it shipped to Aus but was well worth it.

[@darrenvickers1557]

Great video as usual, but personally i like the tank without the leather strip, what you need now is a pair of CVO bar and shield tank badges

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks mate, I've seen people use a metal strip instead of a tank bib. The reason i went for a tank bib was to block off the gap at the bottom of the tank because it sticks out and looks unfinished without something filling the gap

[@darrenvickers1557]

@@TheGingybeardMan I know what you mean, i have a Slim with the bobber saddle and the strip finished abruptly and i was worried about that, but i dont think it looks bad at all. If you post me your email i can send you some photos to show you ?

[@troncoparati]

Looks awesome!!!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Cheers Carlos 🍻

[@vicfdez7830]

did you use the same original fuel pump from the Street bob on the new tank?

[@pmdinaz]

Looks great!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks man 🤘

[@Sdawg01]

When you had the bike, did you experience any damage to the tank as a result of the leather bib? Also, did the digital monitor eventually register the 5 gal tank with continued fill-ups?

[@TheGingybeardMan]

No the digital gauge never registered the correct fuel mileage to empty. I didn't notice any wear marks on the paint I sold the bike 6 months after installing the bib. If I kept it longer I would have stuck some fabric on the underside of the bib

[@Team-2020-q]

Looks sick brother

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks man 👌

[@DavidGonzalesTecDad]

I absolutely love this mod. What kind of bars are those? Perfect height and thickness.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

I did a video on these bars, here's a link to the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3fPYaJrmZ5qY80