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[Texas 103]

I totally agree Jerry......I've been in situations where I was really nervous, but I carry a length of tubing (for siphoning) just in case.  I think the 5 gallon tank is large enough w/o compromising the looks too much.  Maybe figure how to utilize some of the frame tubing for extra fluid(s) would be a better design.  har!  spyder

We call that tube an "Oklahoma Credit Card">>>>> Greg

[hard10]

That's interesting.  Wonder what the actual volume will end up being then?  An absolute six gallon is only about a half gallon larger than what we've actually had.  But if six is actually six and a half as the five gallon tanks have been actually five and a half that's a significant increase.

Look at us, actually (almost) praising Harley Davidson for measuring progress a half gallon at a time  .

They'll claim that it a 20% increase in capacity and all we do is complain.

[Twolanerider]

They'll claim that it a 20% increase in capacity and all we do is complain.

AJ, more is not necessarily always better.  Being what it is Harley will of course claim a fuel volume increase as a consumer and safety consideration.  And in fact in small ways it is.  So cudos as they are earned.  But I'd much rather see them put their time and effort toward consistently good paint, chrome that doesn't peel, engines that aren't a danger to themselves, seats that are comfortable rather than just looking good, ABS across the model range, truly modern rider management electronics and a host of other things.  In other words, I wish they'd catch up to their competition.  Not even lead them.  Just catch up.  If they actually did that I'd praise them.

[dps4]

So if the whole line gets this new-stretched tank, that should completely change the appearance of the 2008's. This should make for some very nice looking bikes. It's time for some sheetmetal changes- not just paint and wheels.

[bgregston]

We call that tube an "Oklahoma Credit Card">>>>> Greg

Now thats funny!!    Hey wait... I'm from Oklahoma! Thats not funny at all. 


All these stretch models are gonna look like Duece's.

[hard10]

All these stretch models are gonna look like Duece's.

Now what's wrong with that? I own an '02. Besides, they're taking the Deuce out of the line up so they'll need something to replace it with right?

[bgregston]

I didn't mean it an a bad way. I've always been kind of fond of the Duece.
Thats one of the conflicts with the California EPA post and other information for 2008. Unless I'm wrong the Duece was listed with the 1584's. What's the gallon capacity of the Duece?

[hdbrad03]

Maybe they need room for the radiator expansion tank?? A fuel cap and a radiator cap on the same tank.

[harlez4me]

Now thats funny!!    Hey wait... I'm from Oklahoma! Thats not funny at all. 


All these stretch models are gonna look like Duece's.

From what I seen, they didn't look streched...they looked more fat

[spydglide]

From what I seen, they didn't look streched...they looked more fat

       Uh Oh!  Not sure I like the sound of that.  Can anyone say 'boss hoss'  har!  spyder

[Twolanerider]

       Uh Oh!  Not sure I like the sound of that.  Can anyone say 'boss hoss'  har!  spyder

Those big flat Boss Hoss tanks with no dash may not be much for style.  But they do have one thing for them.  A passenger can swing around in front of you, lay back on that tank and... well... ummmmm.....; never mind.

[SPIDERMAN]

Those big flat Boss Hoss tanks with no dash may not be much for style.  But they do have one thing for them.  A passenger can swing around in front of you, lay back on that tank and... well... ummmmm.....; never mind.

And the big square back tire makes all that easier at speed too !

[Twolanerider]

And the big square back tire makes all that easier at speed too !

yeah, you gotta love a bike that can't fall down.  May not turn for chit.  But it's cool when they can't fall down  !

[hard10]

.... What's the gallon capacity of the Duece?

Believe it or not it's 5 gallons.

[WFP]

my '03 SED is listed as 4.9...pre stretch...

Believe it or not it's 5 gallons.