EZ Install of Billet Tank Lift for All Harley Models

[@killdozer3464]

Perfect Timing, I just received my 2" tank lift with deluxe option, just lifted the bike and getting ready to get started. Will also be doing the wire tuck with the silicone tape

[@DKCustomProducts]

Nice. I believe you are really going to enjoy the change. Appreciate your business. 👍

[@rykerolaoghaire8781]

Another DK product I installed on my old Nightster! Loved it!

[@DKCustomProducts]

Great to hear! 👍 We appreciate your business.

[@jackklarich7045]

Well done, this should be a no brainer on any bile

[@DKCustomProducts]

Hey Jack, Thanks man, appreciate you looking in on us.👍

[@jackklarich7045]

@@DKCustomProducts Always learn something, thanks for going above and beyond

[@DKCustomProducts]

@@jackklarich7045 Always happy to help out a fellow rider!

[@brotherstanleo]

Duane! Thank you for this video! I will be doing this on my Sportster 72 thanks to your advice! I will post a video of it soon!

[@DKCustomProducts]

Nice. Looking forward to your video. Thank you for your business, we appreciate it. 👍 KP

[@brotherstanleo]

@@DKCustomProducts Duane I just finished it and posted it! What a difference it makes! Thanks s bunch! @brotherstanleo kzbin.info/www/bejne/o33FgGqgZZ1_oa8

[@DKCustomProducts]

Thank you. 👍😎👍 Nice video. We've added it to a few of the playlists on our KZbin channel. Thank you for your business, we appreciate it and are happy to hear you're enjoying the mods. KP

[@brotherstanleo]

@@DKCustomProducts Thank you! Great product!

[@bajarvcouple]

Awesome series, great looking bike.

[@DKCustomProducts]

Thanks! 👍

[@wildcard1928]

Another great vid, Ive done a 1.5 Tank lift and Coil / Ign relocate, just havent done a Wire Tuck yet just received the tape you recommended yesterday. Also installed 1.5 handle bar risers. Like the feel better than I thought. 👍

[@DKCustomProducts]

Thank you for your business, we appreciate it. 👍 Glad you are liking the improvements, it is amazing how some of the little things really do make a big difference.

[@donbeaubien2372]

Put a 2" tank lift on my '02 ultra classic, looks awesome! Will be ordering the kit for my sports also.

[@DKCustomProducts]

Nice, thank you for your business, we appreciate it. Glad you are enjoying it. 👍😎👍

[@billheinzl9048]

Love your videos I have a question what size tank lift do you recommend for a 2004 883 can you still do a wire tuck with a 1 inch or 1 1/2? Thank you

[@DKCustomProducts]

We always suggest that you check for clearance before you order a tank lift. Sportsters usually have the most room for a Tank Lift, but to be safe check for clearance before ordering. Checking for clearance not only allows you to insure fitment, it also allows you to see which size will look best with your bike. We are NOT responsible for any damage done to your bike because of the kit. It is easy to check for clearance: 1. With bike on kickstand, take the bolt out of the front of your tank. 2. Loosen (do not remove) the bolt at the rear of your tank. 3. Turn your handlebars all the way to the left and raise the tank up your desired lift height to check for clearance issues. 4. Turn your handlebars all the way to the right and raise the tank up your desired lift height to check for clearance issues. Yes, a 1 - 1.5" should give you enough room for the wire tuck. Here is a video where Dwayne done a wire tuck on an 883 that you may find useful/interesting - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6qkqI2mpdWDec0 Here is a link to the Sportster Tank Lifts - www.dkcustomproducts.com/sportster-tank-lift-kits-c28-83.htm Please feel free to contact us with any questions; [e-mail] 662-252-8828 Thank you for commenting! MB

[@richardrussell500]

One more question... I watched a video on tank lifts. One guy had to bend the seat tab to properly reinstall the seat. I did not plan on lifting the rear of the tank. Your thoughts? Thanks again :-)

[@DKCustomProducts]

The tab does not need to be bent with the stock seat. Some aftermarket seats, with a metal seat pan, do require a little manipulation when using the Deluxe Option (rear lift). Since you are not planning on using a Deluxe option, even if you have an aftermarket seat, it is not an issue. 👍

[@markpatrick7072]

Probably going to lift the tank on my 2012 FLHTK . Thinking about the 1” lift and lifting the rear with your products .

[@DKCustomProducts]

Good deal. I believe you will be well pleased with that. 👍 We appreciate your business.

[@markpatrick7072]

@@DKCustomProducts I have been pleased with my external breather system . I have been impressed with my new Bitubo red shocks .

[@bilweiser]

Go taller. Did the 1 1/2 looks great

[@markpatrick7072]

@@bilweiser what do you ride?

[@bilweiser]

@@markpatrick7072 17 Road King

[@exexpat11]

On the Delux Lift does the rear bracket interfere with the seat lip fitting on a XL 2019?

[@DKCustomProducts]

Generally 2004+ Sportsters do not benefit from the Deluxe Option unless it is imperative to move the tank back for clearance issues. You should check for clearance for the Front Tank Lift and Deluxe Option before purchasing. Checking for clearance not only allows you to insure fitment, it also allows you to see which size will look best with your bike. We are NOT responsible for any damage done to your bike because of the kit. It is easy to check for clearance: 1. With bike on kickstand, take the bolt out of the front of your tank. 2. Loosen (do not remove) the bolt at the rear of your tank. 3. Turn your handlebars all the way to the left and raise the tank up your desired lift height to check for clearance issues. 4. Turn your handlebars all the way to the right and raise the tank up your desired lift height to check for clearance issues. Be careful when lifting your tank, you do not want to hit it against something (forks, handlebars, trees, blinkers, etc.) when checking for clearance. You can see more about the tank lift at this link - www.dkcustomproducts.com/sportster-model-tank-lift-kit-dk-spt-tlk.htm Please feel free to contact us with any questions; [e-mail] 662-252-8828 Thank you for commenting! MB

[@paulrevere4326]

Would love to see more installs on touring bikes rather than a sportster. I would love to see how to lift and pull back on a touring model.

[@DKCustomProducts]

Yes, we are almost done with this Sportster series. We have hundreds of videos on our channel on Dyna, Softail, Bagger and Trike Models. Here are two videos on Tanks lifts on Touring models- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF7an6euidJ9r6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/npKmiJenmtx6frc The one above shows how to lift and pull back on a touring model.

[@brendanmedlin99]

Nobody mods those road sofas lol

[@kjohnson337]

Can you do a video on a tank lift for Road Glide or Street Glide 15 or Later?

[@DKCustomProducts]

Already done. You can see it here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/npKmiJenmtx6frc

[@gilflores789]

What kind of fuel loss have yall received after doing your respective tank lifts?

[@DKCustomProducts]

Usable fuel capacity is not affected noticeably when lifting the tank, it is the superficial low fuel, like the low fuel light coming on too soon due to the new angle of the tank. Here is a written report on the tank lifts that you may find useful/interesting. At the bottom of the report is where we talk about fuel capacity - www.dkcustomproducts.com/what-is-a-tank-lift-and-why-do-i-need-one.htm Here is a video on the subject that you may also find interesting - kzbin.info/www/bejne/goTLn6qieslqi9k Here is a link to the Tank Lifts if you would like to look at the product page or see some customer reviews- www.dkcustomproducts.com/gas-tank-lift-kits-c4.htm Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have; [e-mail] 662-252-8828 Thanks for commenting! MB

[@zacheryjohnson214]

Dude as much as this tank lift cost y’all can’t throw in stickers with it?!? That’s my only complaint 😂, other than no stickers I love the way it made my roadster 1200 look with the 1” lift. I have big Al’s 6” pull back risers with odi moto bars an original had a cheap 2” tank lift but the top of my risers would hit my tank when my bars were turned all way to one side so the 1” lowered it enough to clear an still looks great plus your product is way better than those cheap Chinese tab style brackets!!

[@DKCustomProducts]

Sorry you did not get any stickers. Next time you place an order make sure to ask us to throw some stickers in your package in the order comments and we will get some stickers to you. I am glad you are liking the benefits of having the Tank Lift installed and the quality of it as well. Thank you for your business and for commenting! MB

[@chevyon37s]

Best thing to get loctite from getting messy is to get the gel!

[@DKCustomProducts]

Yeah, we tried that a few years back...did not like it. May give it another go. Thanks👍

[@jimmiewilson1744]

Have y’all heard of ULTRA COOL OIL COOLER ? Thanks

[@DKCustomProducts]

Yes. We have tested them a couple of times over the years. For a variety of reasons we do not run these on any of our bikes, nor do we recommend them. We have found that the Jagg oil cooler work much better, and have a better useful life and warranty. www.dkcustomproducts.com/oil-coolers-c134.htm

[@killdozer3464]

Party was abruptly stopped, as my tank will not lift on the front. Not even a cm. It will just not budge. Is there anything else other than the front and rear bolts holding the tank down to the frame? Why wouldn’t it lift after removing the front bolt and loosening the rear bolt? I am working on a 2007 Softail Custom Thanks.

[@DKCustomProducts]

Copy and pasted from the instructions: "On Softails, there is a rubber gasket on the front of the tank connecting the tank and the frame. This can be disconnected, cut where it wraps around the frame and moved up, or removed completely" Full instructions linked here- www.dkcustomproducts.com/media/wysiwyg/tanklift/Billet_Tank_Lift_instructions_patented.pdf You can see the rubber gasket in this VIDEO, linked below, starting around the 1:38 mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaDOfJeFmamAbKc

[@killdozer3464]

@@DKCustomProducts thank you. Yes, I had disconnected the bottom snap of that gasket, and cut the zip tie to the wire that ran along the front of it, but the tank still wouldn’t lift. When I get home tonight I am going to just start cutting the rubber gasket out, a little a time, since I am starting to believe (after looking at diagrams and seeing that there is nothing else attached to the tank) that the tank is just tight around that gasket and the frame. I’ll post back once I get it figured out. Thank you again. -Big Al

[@DKCustomProducts]

@@killdozer3464 Cool, look forward to hearing how it went. Also if there is a tank console bolt or wires, that could be something holding it.

[@killdozer3464]

@@DKCustomProducts Was able to lift the tank off once I shimmied the gasket back and forth a few times. I removed the whole tank since I wanted to replace the tank breather hose (it was dry-rotted) and clean around the heads. Very happy with the result. Love my 2" Lift Kit with Deluxe option. I should had done it years ago. The bike looks great. Now I can see both of my covers. Thank You DK for making the products we love!

[@DKCustomProducts]

@@killdozer3464 Great to hear you got it installed and are enjoying it. Thanks for the follow up report!

[@newenglandbiker2220]

You mentioned the use on a lot of bikes but I didn't hear Trikes. Is there a video on that?

[@DKCustomProducts]

Touring & Trike Models are the same at the tank. Here is a video with some Trikes in it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF7an6euidJ9r6c

[@tex9280]

💪 DK Customs 💪 Keep Living the FUCKING Dream ❗ Safe travels 🙏❣️ 💪🇦🇺💪

[@DKCustomProducts]

Thanks man, that is the plan! Hope you're enjoying your winter! 👍

[@Tryke_Ryder]

Have you done a tank lift on Kevin’s TriGlide?

[@DKCustomProducts]

Yes, I have done tank lifts on all 3 of my Tri Glides. Does a good job of reducing engine temp by about 10 degrees, reduces buffeting, and shows more chrome, making it easier to clean. Below are a couple of vids that show the 1.5" Tank Lift w/ Deluxe Option on a couple of my TG's. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5maaHqHf7mKZ9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF7an6euidJ9r6c

[@johnh282]

Is it normal on a 48 to have a big gap on each side of the ears to the frame? For example I have about a 1/4 inch gap on each side

[@DKCustomProducts]

Yes, as mentioned in the video at the 3:45 mark, HD tolerances are not that great. The tank ears are made to flex, and you can also use the included washers to shim if needed, or desired. 95% of the time, if there is any gap, it is usually 1/4" or less and can just be tightened down and the tank ears will do what they are designed to do...flex to accommodate that space.

[@johnh282]

@@DKCustomProducts ok awesome and thanks again for the help fast shipping and amazing products!!!!!!!!!

[@cw7085]

2021 sportster Rubber grommets?

[@DKCustomProducts]

No, not the 2021. If your tank has rubber grommets in the front tank ears (this is probable on 1995-2003 models) Thanks for checking. 👍 Full details and lots of photos - www.dkcustomproducts.com/sportster-model-tank-lift-kit-dk-spt-tlk.htm

[@richardmahoney3577]

I am looking at this option for my 2007 FLHX street glide. The mount at the rear of the tank is only one bolt and no slider option if the tank has to move back. Any ideas?

[@DKCustomProducts]

In the instructions, seen at the link below, you will see we note that there is only one bolt. It is the same on Softails. On your 2007 there is no need to slide it forward or backward. Simply use the supplied hardware for the one mounting point, and you are good to go. www.dkcustomproducts.com/media/wysiwyg/tanklift/deluxe/touring/DeluxetankliftoptioninstructionsSoftail-Touring.pdf Thank you for looking at our parts. Always feel free to email or call with any questions. [e-mail] 662-252-8828 KP

[@justinjtoldham7657]

What is the deluxe option?

[@DKCustomProducts]

You can see all the details on it at this link- www.dkcustomproducts.com/deluxe-option-harley-davidson-touring-softail-models-more-dk-dlxo-sfto.htm Also, here is a video on it- kzbin.info/www/bejne/npKmiJenmtx6frc If you have a Sportster, here is the link to it- www.dkcustomproducts.com/deluxe-option-harley-davidson-dyna-sportster-models-more-dk-dlxo-dysp.htm Generally 2004+ Sportsters do not benefit from this Option unless it is imperative to move the tank back for clearance issues.

[@Nomad-71]

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[@DKCustomProducts]

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[@richardrussell500]

Why not use low profile nylon lock nut for upper bolt? I will be installing your 1" lift setup here shortly. I am considering the nylon nut. I like the quality of these lifts. Great product :-)

[@DKCustomProducts]

Thanks for looking at our parts, we appreciate your business, and I believe you will be well pleased with this. 👍😎👍 That will certainly work. Just a tad more work putting on and off with the nylok.

[@mikeayres7065]

I want to do a 2” lift on my superlow, but people are telling me not to do it because it will cause the tank to crack.. any truth to that? I can’t imagine all these people who do a tank lift have to replace tanks after awhile.

[@DKCustomProducts]

We have sold thousands of Tank Lifts and road hundreds of thousands of miles with Tank Lift on our bikes and never had an issue. I do not believe that statement to be true or accurate. It is always good to buy a reputable brand, but that goes for any parts you might be installing on your Harley. You can see the Tank Lifts at this link - www.dkcustomproducts.com/gas-tank-lift-kits-c4.htm Please feel free to contact us with any questions; [e-mail] 662-252-8828 Thank you for commenting! 😎MB

[@darrenlingerfelt5879]

😎👍

[@DKCustomProducts]

Thanks man! 👍

[@larryshepherd5863]

I love your guy's products and videos but why do you always work on sportsters why can't you work on something like a Dyna or Street glide, Road glide or something like that, why does it always have to be a Sportster?

[@DKCustomProducts]

Hey Larry, thank you for watching the channel, and for your comment! 👍 We are almost done publishing the 19 videos we did on the Sportster Makeover, then it will be back to a mix of videos of all Harley models. You can go to the link below and see the list of over 400 videos we have. Many of them are on Dyna's, Softails, Baggers and Trikes. kzbin.infovideos

[@Heavy69Metal]

What would be the highest you’d be able to go with a 2014-2022 Road Glide or Street glide 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, 3” and still be able to drain your tank dry? And what’s the benefits of lifting rear 1/2” 5/8” vs not raising it on 1.5 to 3” and also not have to worry about not enough fuel line. As well as be able to hide the cables ect and all and the frame with the tank.

[@DKCustomProducts]

2" is the most we have seen w/ a Deluxe Option that allow for full use of all 6 gallons. If you lifted it more than 1/2" it would be tilted forward, not level, plus it would push the nose of the seat up to much.

[@Heavy69Metal]

@@DKCustomProducts hmmm 5/8 would be to much then

[@DKCustomProducts]

@@Heavy69Metal All depends on if the seat pushed up that much would bother you or not. We have found that 1/2" does not bother most folks, AND that is all that is needed for the tank to be level and all fuel to be useable.

[@Heavy69Metal]

@@DKCustomProducts with 5/8’s what would the tank have to be lifted too? 2” or 2.5” or more?

[@DKCustomProducts]

@@Heavy69Metal Here is the best way to know. It can be found at this link- www.dkcustomproducts.com/touring-model-tank-lift-kit-dk-trg-tlk.htm The following is copy and pasted from the above link- Because of small variances in how Harley welds stand-offs & tank ears...Please make sure this mod does not interfere with any components on your bike - like handlebars, turn signals, custom trees, etc. You don't want to end up with a dented tank! Check for clearance before ordering. Checking for clearance not only allows you to insure fitment, * it also allows you to see which size will look best with your bike.* It is easy to check for clearance: 1. With bike on kickstand, take the bolt out of the front of your tank. 2. Loosen (do not remove) the bolt(s) at the rear of your tank. 3. Turn your handlebars all the way to the left and raise the tank up your desired lift height to check for clearance issues. 4. Turn your handlebars all the way to the right and raise the tank up your desired lift height to check for clearance issues.

[@Heavy69Metal]

UPDATE 1.5” with rear to 2” with modified rear. Bought 1.5” with rear kit and 2” without kit I made some 5/8” and went from 197 to 217 range. Like to try 2.5” and 3” but gets to expensive experimenting. This is on a 2018 Road Glide. Also trying to make most air flow and stability as well as give it stock tank look on bottom. Also have seen WHILE MOVING a decrease in engine temp @5-15 degrees

[@DKCustomProducts]

Thanks for the update. 👍

[@Heavy69Metal]

What size bolts and length of boots are in the rear for the rear of the tank

[@DKCustomProducts]

What year and model bike are you asking about?

[@Heavy69Metal]

@@DKCustomProducts 2018 road glide Curious on the rear lift bolts size and all used to replace the standard ones

[@DKCustomProducts]

@@Heavy69Metal 1/2 spacers 2 fender washers and 2 5/16-18x 1 1/2 hh tap bolts

[@Heavy69Metal]

2018 road glide special How high would I have to lift the back of the tank to equal it out for max fuel use of the fuel in the tank for 1.5” 2.0” 5/8” 3/4”? Curious

[@DKCustomProducts]

The Deluxe Option, which is 1/2" get's it level with a 1.5" lift. Even with a 2" lift and a Deluxe Option, you will be able to fully fill up the tank and run it all the way dry. Here is a video on bagger tank lifts. Starting at the 52 second mark you will see several bikes the have 1.5 and 2" tank lifts with the Deluxe Option and you can see they are level. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF7an6euidJ9r6c Thanks for looking at our parts. 👍

[@Heavy69Metal]

@@DKCustomProducts I have the 1.5 I’m debating on the 2 or 2.5 for my 2018 Road Glide Special.