King Sportster Tank

[XS Man 2727]

does anyone run a King sportster tank that holds over 3 gallons of gas ? if anyone has any pics of one a hard tail xs that would be great. i see a lot of people w the smaller one.. wondering if there is a big difference in the looks.. i know there is a 2 inch difference between the two but just curious to see what it looks like on the bike not just in a pic from a catolog.. thanks again..

 

[jamesgs4]

not my bike

 

[jamesgs4]

not my bike:
with king

without king

 

[jamesgs4]

not my bike

 

[XS Man 2727]

thanks guy i like em, did you guys have to mount your tanks by drilling the frame and attach it with a bolt and some rubber for vibrations ?

 

[blackbetty]

Here's mine; I put a mounting tab on back and ran a sleeve through the neck gusset. For sale if you want it, comes with 2" frisco style 1/4" petcocks and a sight tube.

 

[jamesgs4]

not my bike

 

[XS Man 2727]

does anyone know how much tank sealer would take for a king sportster tank ? will a half pint be enough or should i get two half pints ? thanks again

 

[jchrisk1]

Blackbetty, do you have a side shot of that tank on the bike. I see in the other pics it looks the tank ends up behind the center post and it looks yours doesn't.

 

[badassjamie]

King tank side profile.

 

[jchrisk1]

Thanks for posting that pic Badassjamie. I've been wanting to get a sporty tank but have been concerned about the fuel capacity. I plan to make some long trips this summer and need the extra fuel. I think the king tank will work for me. Thanks.

 

[jamesgs4]

King tank side profile.

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That does not look anything like the factory king sporty tanks, is it aftermarket?

 

[MikeyPikey]

Bump for more pics

 

[BobbedSled]

I have seen king tanks on sportsters they look awkward if done in Frisco. With a tunnel low slung it is not too bad.

Kings are longer so there can be backbone clearance issues.