Tank Lift on a Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob • Install & Comparison

[@ducatipete5404]

Great Video man… I liked it so much I picked up a set for my 21’ Street Bob. I bought the lift-kit from “ Dean Speed Customs “ here in the states…. Those guys were cool as hell. ( The owner actually rides a Street-Bob ). He machined the brackets so the existing stock bolt fit seamlessly….. NICE 👌. A few bucks more than other companies that make them, but worth it ✅ I just did the install today - What a F**kin Difference !! Bike looks tuff as hell now.…. This DEFINITELY gives it a Beefier Look. A buddy told me it also helps the bike run a bit cooler due to the increased air flow around the Motor 🤔…… Sounds like a good deal all around ✅ Haven’t ridden it yet, but I’ve been in that Garage 6 F**kin times already just staring at it 😆⁉️ Thanks again for Posting- EXCELLENT VIDEO 💯% ❕❕❕

[@jjjfffppp]

Thanks for that tip. Did you get the 2" or 3" from deans?

[@jeffkraus1457]

In my opinion, it is all about the Profile of the Motorcycle or Car that you are customizing. Even though the tank lift is "just a little thing" you did to your Bike, it makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD" as to the overall look of your DYNA. Very nice!

[@kennybrudnicki]

It's not a Dyna, but it looks similar.

[@nimbul1rides]

Definitely a better look with the tank lifted brother, like you say it gives it that home built look, well done👍😎

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Appreciate that Nigel, cheers!

[@ianburling1421]

Does look better with the lift. Looking good.

[@Kris_Richards]

Looks great. I’ve done the same on my sportster. Going to do a wire tuck next..

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Awesome! We're going to do a wire tuck on Relle's Sportster soon too :D

[@zzrrf]

G'day Bruce, Looking good. Just a small mod, but the outcome looks great. Cheers Paul

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Cheers brother :D

[@02bigkev]

It really does look better. 👍

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Thanks Big Kev!

[@BigBert]

Nice work Bruce small mod for great effect 😎🤙🏻

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Thanks Bert 👍

[@billylines]

Looks great! 👍👍

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kellydriedger3818]

Awesome, thanks for the help.

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Looks much nicer mate👍

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Appreciate it V6!

[@TheGearedRaven72]

Looks great Bruce!

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Thanks Rave :D

[@Uncle_Tijikun]

Dumb question but does this have any side effect on the bike? I have been speaking with a guy that said it effects fuel gauge precision 🤔 Looks amazing honestly

[@MisterKiwiRider]

A little I suspect but I've never had any noticeable issue 👍

[@UnforgivenRiderNz]

With the 2 inch rise. Like you said, "the lines just flow"

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Cheers brother :D

[@roshambro]

Looks awesome with the rise Allan! When did you get rid of the night train? Cheers, Rowan

[@MisterKiwiRider]

I'm wondering if you've mistaken me for someone else Rowan? I've never owned a Night Train

[@roshambro]

@@MisterKiwiRider I thought you did on the hope ride last year? Possibly confusing myself here 😂

[@MisterKiwiRider]

@@roshambro ah, I've got it, you've mistaken me for Alan from Christchurch, I'm Bruce from Dunedin 👍 Both handsome guys though, I can understand the confusion 😉

[@roshambro]

Hahahaha Ah my apologies! Bike looks great with the tank rise though

[@MisterKiwiRider]

@@roshambro haha, all good my friend, no harm, no foul 😁👍 Thanks, I'm really pleased with the result 😎👌

[@FbombBikeLife]

By raising the tank, does it effect your gas pouring into the engine?

[@MisterKiwiRider]

It did not seem to

[@FbombBikeLife]

@@MisterKiwiRider awesome

[@Podge.]

Nice suits the bike

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Cheers Podge!

[@bernardlesperance742]

ALWAYS cover your tank when working on the bike !!! I was biting my nails throughout !!!

[@riddle7267]

Great video, thanks mate

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Thank you!

[@jimweagant8920]

Looks good

[@silverrambo1508]

Hello Mister Kiwi Rider, I am curious about fuel capacity after lifting the gas tank, Increased or decreased ? FXBB has small gas tank, any changes could affect riding range.

[@MisterKiwiRider]

@@silverrambo1508 I noticed around 10 to 20km range deficit with this set of risers

[@silverrambo1508]

@@MisterKiwiRider Thanks for reply. I'll think about this mod to my Street Bob.

[@ChadFB]

Definitely better lifted, I reckon you could go another half inch to an inch even. 😉

[@MisterKiwiRider]

I think you could be right. I'm gonna sit with this for a bit though, just to see how its affect on the fuel gauge etc.

[@ChadFB]

@@MisterKiwiRider yeah bit of quick reading and I see the reserve light will come on a little quicker also harley guages are notoriously unreliable. How often do you let it get down to the light coming on ?

[@jermshangout7136]

What bars do you have on your street bob?

[@MisterKiwiRider]

14 inch chubby Wild1inc bars

[@MrHornm12]

What did you do with that wire box underneath?

[@MisterKiwiRider]

I just left it, with the intention of doing a wire tuck at a later date

[@MrHornm12]

@@MisterKiwiRider looked like it was gone in the last pictures

[@MisterKiwiRider]

@@MrHornm12 I see what you mean. Nothing was removed but the tank lift did open up the space under the tank

[@douglasmcbride4924]

looks good aye

[@garoul]

Looks great! Which Seat is it? I‘m looking for my Standard for something like yours.

[@MisterKiwiRider]

it's the H-D Bevel seat. The button feature wasn't good quality when I got it but someone suggested that they had improved the construction in more recent times.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Cool 👍

[@bikesbluesrallies7768]

Looking good

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Thanks 👍

[@james82744]

Turned out good :-)

[@MrKsguy74]

Looks real good👌🏻👌🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Thanks brother!

[@rubinthomas1119]

Hi Bruce love the look, did the rise change the way your fuel gauge worked or your range?

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Cheers. Yes, due to the fuel hose being central on the tank I've lost a bit of fuel space which is now below the hose level. The fuel guage seems to be functioning fairly well still and reads about 20km below what it was at the stock position when full. What I gained in a custom look I lost in fuel miles but I'm good with that at this stage 👍

[@EaglesNest-qu9to]

Your gunna lose kms 🤣🤣it’s not meant to be on a angle the fuel pump is central on bottom of tank 🤣🤣🤣

[@MisterKiwiRider]

Do those laughing faces suggest a certain element to your character? Everything I do to this bike is an experiment based on my own preferences. If I lose kms (which, believe it or not, I have taken into consideration) it's on me with eyes wide open 🤘

[@EaglesNest-qu9to]

@@MisterKiwiRider just means I’m laughing at what ya done but yeah looks cool I’ve just herd it reads different with the tripp

[@MisterKiwiRider]

@@EaglesNest-qu9to I'm currently in a testing phase, seeing how it does affect the fuel guage and mileage. It'll give me something to report back on in the future 🤘