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shadowmagic
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« on: May 20, 2022, 05:58:53 PM »
So I'm gonna put some dragon stacks on my bike. Ive been reading up on how to raise the tank and I have a plan, I do need some help in pointing me to a spacer to lift the tank? As i understand it I need to lift it about half an inch on the front end. If anyone can send me a link to a spacer that works for this I would really appreciate it.
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« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2022, 06:44:22 PM »
Ace Hardware has a full selection of spacers. Both chrome and SS. You can’t see it so pile up 3-5 fender washers if you want to save money.
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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2022, 07:33:56 PM »
Quote from: sandy on May 20, 2022, 06:44:22 PM
Ace Hardware has a full selection of spacers. Both chrome and SS. You can’t see it so pile up 3-5 fender washers if you want to save money.

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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2022, 07:46:02 PM »
You might want to jbweld a single spacer under there - after you determine the thickness you need - to ease installation.  I would probably just tack weld it to the bottom of the tank mount tab - with the weld where it could be cut if I need to remove it.
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« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2022, 08:20:39 PM »
Thanks for the tips everyone
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« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2022, 08:25:24 PM »
I've always used a standard lug nut off a car wheel. The tapered end fits perfectly in the hole and holds it stable.
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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2022, 08:36:06 PM »
You will need to add a little to the rubber bumpers on the frame. I added a section of radiator hose under the stock bumpers.
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« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2022, 11:38:15 AM »
Quote from: The emperor has no clothes on May 20, 2022, 08:36:06 PM
You will need to add a little to the rubber bumpers on the frame. I added a section of radiator hose under the stock bumpers.
Good point! A lot of riders forget about those, adds to the stability of the tank when in place.  cooldude
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« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2022, 04:55:06 PM »
Why are people raising there tanks ? I guess I’m behind on a lot of things
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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2022, 05:24:01 PM »
Quote from: jdp on July 08, 2022, 04:55:06 PM
Why are people raising there tanks ? I guess I’m behind on a lot of things
To allow for clearance when installing the fake velocity stacks.
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RonW
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« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2022, 05:26:39 PM »
you get more mileage raising tank.
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