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12th November 2019
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Biker
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 6 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster xlh Sportster/Buell Year: 79
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Benelli tank on 79’ sportster
New to the Harley scene, just bought a 79’ xlh yesterday to replace my much loved 73’ cb750. I know this has been done a lot but damn I love this tank. Looked all over the net for info but can’t find any tips on putting a Benelli Mojave tank on my bike, id like to get a couple tips before I pull the trigger and buy one then figure it out for myself. Thanks
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13th November 2019
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Location: London, ON Canada
Posts: 32,548 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 1978
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13th November 2019
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 10,271 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200s Sportster/Buell Year: 2001 Sportster/Buell Model #2: xlch Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1974
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would have to see the mounting if it has any.
that said, if it does not, then under tank mount is the way to go. if it does not have the holes for it, easy to add threaded blind weld-a-let to it, surface or sunken.
i have that on my coffin tank on the ole 74ch
then you have to consider tunnel and height.
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13th November 2019
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Momentary Specialist
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 933 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 1996 Other Motorcycle Model: ST1100 Other Motorcycle Year: 1999
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This one is original
This is a reproduction supposedly more universal for retrofit
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13th November 2019
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Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 283 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1977 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 2004 XLH1200Custom Other Motorcycle Model: 2007 FXDB Other Motorcycle Year: 2004
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Front mount is rubber donuts to reduce vibration and bolt to the frame in the rear. You are stepping outta the box. There ain't not friggin "kit." FABRICATE IT.
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13th November 2019
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Momentary Specialist
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 933 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 1996 Other Motorcycle Model: ST1100 Other Motorcycle Year: 1999
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Many metric bikes had that mounting of Rubber donuts on the frame and a rubber mount in the back with a slot, that stretches over the tab.
I was looking at those Mojave tanks a couple of months ago. There are a lot of new aftermarket tanks available on eBay , I’m not sure about the quality. There are some NOS and used tanks too.
The Mojave tank has a large tunnel so it looks adaptable. They are 10 liters capacity, not much than a peanut tank.
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13th November 2019
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Senior Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Aug 2016
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Last edited by Nibelungen; 13th November 2019 at 08:33..
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13th November 2019
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 10,271 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200s Sportster/Buell Year: 2001 Sportster/Buell Model #2: xlch Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1974
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the 74 frame had provision for mounting on rubber doughnuts, perhaps the later frame still has the holes.
does look like you need your tom terrific hat for this one.
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15th November 2019
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Biker
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 6 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster xlh Sportster/Buell Year: 79
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Thanks for the info guys, I found a fab shop by my place to weld the fittings on, not my gig. I ordered the tank so I’ll post pics and how it goes.
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15th November 2019
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fatylonghous
New to the Harley scene, just bought a 79’ xlh yesterday to replace my much loved 73’ cb750. I know this has been done a lot but damn I love this tank. Looked all over the net for info but can’t find any tips on putting a Benelli Mojave tank on my bike, id like to get a couple tips before I pull the trigger and buy one then figure it out for myself. Thanks
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Check this thread out:
http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1929383
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