Tank Lift Kit from DK Customs
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- I'm in no way associated with DK Customs and have not been paid by anyone for this review. This is a review of the tank lift kit from DK Customs. Their Customer service was excellent. The fit and finish of there product are some of the best I've seen.
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Very good video.Raising the tank really exposed more chrome to go with the beautiful color of the paint scheme....
Thank you! Ride safe!
Nice bike,,, I also have that same seat on my street glide, love it
Thanks!
Thanks for the insights. Nice bike. God bless!
Thank you! Ride safe.
I just looked at your video , Nice Lookin Bike !
Thank you! It has been a lot of fun doing all the mods. Ride Safe.
very sharp ride... IF you still have the wings, Ill pay shipping. Great video.
Thanks for the positive commends! I don't have the wings, They went pretty fast. Ride safe!
I tried the wind deflector that you mentioned that go under the front of the seat on the frame. Put them on a 2012 Street glide and they didn't help at all. My son has them on his 06 street glide and his is tinted glass and they work good on his. I think there is a diffident pitch to his Plexiglas ones than what they chrome ones have, also really with those pushing air the same on both sides then they frame is blocked off pretty much solid and the air has nowhere much to circulate and got. A diffident breather box besides they factory backing block is much better because the factory ones block a lot of air.
Thanks for the comment. I've removed the mid frame deflector on the right side, primary side, of the bike which allows the hot air from the left side to escape out the right. This made my bike feel cooler on the left and less heat felt on the seat as well. Ride safe!
Did the lift kit help with engine temperature, is it running a little cooler? Love the paint on your bike. Ride safe.
The additional airflow between the tank and the engine made it feel cooler. Since then, I have added a Jagg oil cooler because I added the 110 S&S Sidewinder. I removed the tank lift because I had to push the handlebars forward with it installed, and I have short arms. The paint has held up well. Thanks for the compliment. Ride safe as well!
Did you put the half inch lifter on the back? Or is it just your problems came from the increased angle? I just ordered the lift kit for an FLHTC so hoping to have no fitment issues. I have stock bars.
You might be okay. I didn't install the rear lift. My seat didn't align with the tang on the rear of the tank with the front lifted.
Curious as to why you didn't get the kit to raise the rear of the tank? Now that you've ridden the bike do you think it would be better to install the rear lift kit to further reduce the buffeting?. I have ordered both front and rear lift kits so would like to know your opinion.
I'm sure you will be very happy with the rear lift. My seat has a steal pan and it would have been more difficult to fit. And I like the look of just the front being lifted. Also, I developed deflectors that mount to the top of my lowers that have made a big difference in reducing the buffeting, I'm working on a video for it.
@@DiggervTV can’t wait to see the video because I too am always looking at how I can reduce the buffeting.
@@DiggervTV Can we see some photos of it, its been a year and im very curious
@@filmfreaken Sorry about that... Life just got so busy... check back soon, I'm putting something together.
@@DiggervTV Thank you! :D
The fairing and lowers create a wind tunnel directly to face and chest. I haven't solved the problem either.
The fork fangs do work well, but during summer time riding things can get hot. Especially if you have lower fairings installed.
I'm no expert, but it seems to me that the wings would still be an advantage to you by getting more fresh air to that rear cylinder??
They may help some but I didn't see any benefit during my testing of them. By putting lowers on and making a few mods to them, along with removing the left side mid-frame deflector, I was able to run cooler temps and the comfort level was drastically better. The deflector, from Harley, that mounts on the lower triple tree also help with buffeting. The fork fangs worked the best for buffeting, but increased the felt heat coming off the header pipes and engine.
@@DiggervTV- I've ridden without a windshield all my life, but I'm 72 yrs now and thinking about installing a windscreen. Tired of the bugs beatin' the crap outta me LOL. Recently, while riding I had my mouth open just enough that when a large bug hit me on the lips it splattered into my mouth and broke into too many pieces for me to completely spit it all out. Weird thing is it tasted very sweet. I can see why the birds eat them LOL...
@@charlieswearingen500 That's awesome! LOL... Keep on riding!
@@charlieswearingen500 that's awesome brother,,,ROCKON
FYI, they updated the lift kit on how it looks.
Awesome! Thanks for the updated info.
Did you raise the rear of your tank, and how tall are your bars ? Thanks.
No, I didn’t raise the back. My bars are Yaffe Mini apes, 10 inch.
Would you have went with a 2 inch if you had to do it again?
No, I'm good with the 1.5 inch. Another .5 isn't a big difference, but I'm sure it would look good as well. Ride Safe.
Really nice ride! I was looking at those cooling deflector wings at DK website and like the idea. I already have the tank lift. I'll take those deflectors off you hands if you still have them. Let me know how much
I still have them! Please email me at hstevens27295@gmail.com for more information.
Semper Fi, Awesome looking Bike
Thanks! Semper Fi!
Did you raise the rear of the tank too?
No... you can. DK has the kit to do it but I only raised the front. I like the look and it does help with cooling and head buffeting.
Thanks for posting. Just ordered my 1.5 inch tank lift from DK and should get here next week. I too have a le pera seat (rt 66) what did you have to do to make the seat fit again after the lift?
Hi Mark... first I trimmed the tab on the tank about a quarter inch. The seat was still difficult to slid onto the tab so I ended up trimming about a quarter inch off of the seat receptacle, at an angle down to the weld, so the weld remained completely intact. You may want to try to install the seat with no trimming at all and then only trim if you find it necessary Hope that helps. Ride safe!
Thanks for the quick, detailed reply and advice. Hopefully I won’t have to do much, or anything.
@@DiggervTV Finally installed the kit a few days ago and glad I saw your video. I would have pulled my hair out trying to get that seat on. Ultimately, the solution was installing the "deluxe" portion of the kit that I also ordered which raises the back of the tank (spacers and new bolts) about half an inch. This raised the tongue of the tank enough to put the seat on. Ideally, I wanted to try it with out it for a few rides but didn't want to start shaving off parts of the tank tab or seat.
@@RideAmerica Awesome! Post a pic... I would love to see it!
@@DiggervTV Unfortunately I don't believe you post pictures with in youtube comments. It looks sharp, but your bike looks sharper / cleaner. I have a 2020 Road Glide Limited with the twin cool and the lines running across the top of the jugs to the ports. Still loos great but not as clean as the twin cam.
Apparently you have done something wrong with the tank lift and the wings the the air over motor and the air breather work works fantastic
Maybe so, glad they work for you. Ride safe.
It’s pretty clear if you buy a new HD you expect a car instead. 🤣
Also pretty clear if you post anything online you are sure to find all the smart people. On my V-rod there was no turbulence but on the Street Glide, before the Rushmore, at highway speeds, I was getting turbulence.
@@DiggervTV Isn't it amazing how "smart" some folks get while sitting at their keyboard?
@@125saito LOL... yes it is!
Did it Change the fuel gauge readings?
A little... It indicates about a half to 3/4 gallon less than what you have, so an indicated 1/2 tank have about 3.5 to 3.75 gallons left... hope that makes sense..
@@DiggervTV I also put the 1 1/2 inch tank left on with the deluxe half inch lift in the back. (2020 tri Glide)It change my fuel readings. When my fuel light came on before I would have exactly 1 gallon left now I have between 1.4 and 1.7 gallons left with the fuel light came on
@@windsurfed1 Thank you for the info. Sounds about right.
Anybody take the DK deflecting wings?
Yes, they went pretty quick, sorry.
Is that a custom paint job or stock?
It is a custom paint job. She was originally black.
Been riding Road King Standards for 20+ years. Can't stand that funky feeling, brought on by fairings. JMO.
Thanks for the comment. Ride Safe out there!
If Harley is a waste of money. Why do you have one 😂
I see in the comments where you got what you thought; it's not in the video. I said, "One could argue, when you get right down to it, that a Harley is a waste of money." I didn't say Harleys are a waste of money. ONE COULD ARGUE. LOL Read much?🤣😁
Looks like a waste of money
One could argue, when you get right down to it, that a Harley is a waste of money. Let alone anything you do to the motorcycle after you purchase it is a waste. As is you taking the time to voice your opinion was a waste of time. Some folks just like the look of a raised tank. Thanks for the comment... ride safe!
Lol, good one
@@DiggervTV 🤣🤣🤣