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18th November 2004
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Senior Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: North Greenbush, NY
Posts: 2,957 Sportster/Buell Model: Buell 1125CR Sportster/Buell Year: 2009 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1964 Other Motorcycle Model: Kawasaki Ninja 250 Other Motorcycle Year: 2006
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Gas Tank Crooked
I don't know why it's taken me so long to ask this, but here it goes.
I have a 2004 1200R, and the tank almost looks like it's on the nike crooked. The fuel cap doesn't seem to be in line with the center of the bike - it's sits a little off to the side. I only notice this when I'm sitting on it, not while I'm off it and looking at it, but I also haven't really tried to look yet.
Is it actually crooked? If so, is it adjustable?
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8th December 2004
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Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 317 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200S Sportster/Buell Year: '97
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It is not adustable!
Welcome to the fine world of Harley Davidson! My 97 1200s came from the factory with the tank cocked to the right about a 1/4". Has been that way ever since. Did you expect an accurately made bike from HD MoCo?
Ya right! they haven't built a bike that hasn't had something off centre in their entire history. Check the level on the rear turn signal lights on Heritage next time you get close to one. As a matter of a fact just look real close to any Harley that you find.
Don't worry about it. The dealer won't either and the factory sure doesn't.
Last edited by skooter; 8th December 2004 at 02:15..
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8th December 2004
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: cordova, tn
Posts: 12,653 Sportster/Buell Model: xl1218rr turbo Sportster/Buell Year: 1993
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Tell the stealer to fix it. That is what the warranty is for. If it is not in warranty it is nothing a large amllet won't fix. A couple of whacks and it will be straight. Just move the tabs in the direction they need to go.
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8th December 2004
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Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 317 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200S Sportster/Buell Year: '97
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Hey take a close look at the rear mounting tab on your seat. It is off set about 1/8 of an inch. This will give you something else to complain about when you take her back to the dealer.
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