29 - Sportster Peanut tank on softail, how to install

Custom Cez modifies a Sportster peanut tank so that it can fit "properly" onto a Softail Harley Davidson motorcycle.

We are finally back and in this episode we'll explore how to prepare and modify a Sportster (or Frisco, wassell, peanut) gas tank to fit on a Softail Harley Davidson motorcycle.

PART 1

In this first part we'll cut the sportster tank open and begin the adaptation so that it can be installed on a softail model.
Then we begin the manufacturing of the new tunnel.

What did we do:

• cut open the Sportster peanut gas tank
• removal of the original tunnel
• cleaning and rust removal from the tank and the fender
• metal fabrication

PART 2

In the second part we will install the tunnel, weld it, powder coat it, we'll coat the inside of the tank with a fuel resistant liner, we'll do pressure tests to make sure there are no leaks and off to the explanation on how to install the Sportster tank on the softail motorcycle.
Finally we proceed with test driving the bike on the streets of Rome.

What did we do:

• bending of the sheet metal for new tunnel
• fitting of the modeled sheet metal
• welding of the new tunnel
• pressure testing of the welded tank
• powder coating of the tank
• sealing and lining of the tank
• installation of the new fabricated gas tank onto the softail motorcycle
• finally, we went for a kick ass ride!!!