any pics of Porkster tanks on a bike?

engine · #1 28th February 2005

I'm thinking of getting a POrkster tank for my '89. Looking at them in catalogs, I seem to prefer the porkster shape over the Mustang tank. I'd just like to see one on a bike before I buy. If I don't like it on a bike, I might buy a King tank. That one I know looks good...Only thing is that the porkster has one gallon more capacity than a king tank.

missyd · #2 28th February 2005

I saw one with a porkster tank on it ... my comment is not printable here ...

look here .... http://home.rochester.rr.com/andynli...s/dcp_0009.jpg

XLFREAK · #3 28th February 2005

I thought the Pokster was 3.3 gal and the King was 3.1 gal.?
The Porkster and a solo seat in that pic isn't very attractive.
However, my neighbor has a Porkster on his 79 and it looks good with a 2-up seat.

engine · #4 28th February 2005

the Porkster I'm looking at is 4.2 gallon, and yes the King is 3.1 gallon.

alleydude · #5 28th February 2005

Not a big fan of the Hemorrhoid tank myself.

engine · #6 28th February 2005

hhhmmmm, I can see that it's just about a unanimous decision...everyone seems to hate the Porkster...or hemerrhoid?

Jireh cycles has a 3.4 gal King tank (could be a misprint) that comes with an aircraft style gas cap, $150. I might get that one.

dwardy · #7 28th February 2005

I never did like the look of the Porkster. I prefer the stretched tank they sell at Jireh.

alleydude · #8 28th February 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by engine

hhhmmmm, I can see that it's just about a unanimous decision...everyone seems to hate the Porkster...or hemerrhoid?

Jireh cycles has a 3.4 gal King tank (could be a misprint) that comes with an aircraft style gas cap, $150. I might get that one.

Personally, it's just my opinion. No one will think any less of you if that is what you like. It's your bike, do what you like and be happy.

engine · #9 28th February 2005

I think I'll get the King tank. I love the shape of the sportster tank, absolutely love it. And to tell you the truth, looking at that pic, I don't think the Porkster will do the bike justice. The king tank goes much better with the lines of the bike. Thanks for helping me decide!

Jason's Sporty · #10 2nd March 2005

I have seen a few bikes around here with the Porkster tank. It kinda looks like a woman with Double D's that weighs 100lbs! It just ruins any balance the bike might have had. I have one of jireh's stretched 4 gallon tanks on mine. My avatar pic is of the bike from last year. I think it goes very well with the color and the cafe racer theme I am going for.