2nd-hand tank?

[rosie631]

Hiya. Does anyone know if a wide glide tank for 90 - 99 models will fit a 95 superglide frame??

[Headbanger]

Does this mean your going to fix your bike?

[rosie631]

Am thinking of giving it a go. It's been officially written off. Just waiting for the insurance to come back to me with a buy back figure.

How can I let her go when she's just had a new drive belt LOL

[JMemonic]

Have you looked at getting you old tank fixed? It is possible to do.

[rosie631]

Have you looked at getting you old tank fixed? It is possible to do.

I don't think it would be in this case.

[YellowDog]

WoW - that's quite a photo.

I think you need to find the part number(s) to compare.

[rosie631]

WoW - that's quite a photo.

I think you need to find the part number(s) to compare.

Good idea, thanks.

[JMemonic]

I don't think it would be in this case.

It could be repaired by the look of that, the bars look bent at the risers, I would need to look at it in person but from that it looks repairable if you are willing to spend the time and perhaps a few customisations.

[BIG DOUG]

yes it will but the dash,and speedo of the wide glide will have to be used and I am pretty sure the fuel guage will need to be replaced as well

[Laxi]

large selection of tanks here
http://www.armyjeeps.net/armor1.htm

[rosie631]

yes it will but the dash,and speedo of the wide glide will have to be used and I am pretty sure the fuel guage will need to be replaced as well

My bike has speedo separate from the tank but the speedo and tank are both buggered. Going to have to get new speedo anyway so can be a dash one. Need to look into pricing for that too I guess b4 I went ahead with the tank. Friggin insurance, don't really know which way to go.

[rosie631]

It could be repaired by the look of that, the bars look bent at the risers, I would need to look at it in person but from that it looks repairable if you are willing to spend the time and perhaps a few customisations.

The bars are buggered I think. Twisted at the risers and the actual bars. That an tank and primary case and left shock plus pegs, indicators etc are the obvious damage. Pretty sure I can source and replace all that myself. Not sure about the forks. Need to get look at the repair assessment. Also making a clicking noise when wheeled backwards but not forwards. Shop said would have to strip it down to check that out. I don't really have any idea what it could be.

[Molly]

Glad you're going to stick with it. I rebuilt a '98 Springer after being knocked off. Funnily enough, the more work you do on a bike, the closer you feel to it. Why not take this opportunity to source a nice aftermarket tank?

Anyway, sounds like a good winter project. If you've got a decent garage just get the factory manual and get stuck in to stripping it down. It's not the black art some would have you think it is. It's just procedures.

Good luck.

[JMemonic]

The bars are buggered I think. Twisted at the risers and the actual bars. That an tank and primary case and left shock plus pegs, indicators etc are the obvious damage. Pretty sure I can source and replace all that myself. Not sure about the forks. Need to get look at the repair assessment. Also making a clicking noise when wheeled backwards but not forwards. Shop said would have to strip it down to check that out. I don't really have any idea what it could be.

I know there are plenty of folks locally that will help you out with advise, tools and time if you are willing to ask, provide beer, and have the space to store the bike.

[rosie631]

I know there are plenty of folks locally that will help you out with advise, tools and time if you are willing to ask, provide beer, and have the space to store the bike.

Thanks for that. I would definitely need all of the above. I have a double garage that bike can spread itself out in. Should get buyback figure today. Then will crunch the numbers and make a decision over the weekend.