New Gas Tank

[johalber]

Hi,

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the 5 gal tank will work on the older V-Rods. I want to keep my '05 but am finding out the gas tank is just too small for my type of riding. If it doesn't fit - I'm going to hafta either sell it or trade it. But you're right Maureen - what will the value of the 3 gal bikes be vs. the 5 gal bikes?

Not a good deal from Harley if ya ask me. Maybe all of us Rod owners ought to lobby Harley to get a retrofit.

Johalber

 

[earsha]

Hi Johalber,

Just yesterday the dealer staff reported that Harley said during the dealer meeting this last weekend that the 5 gal tank is not retrofitable. The frame has been changed on the 07 to accommodate the bigger tank.

Earsha

 

[jacoh]

If you have a chance to take a look, there are some aftermarket tanks available already for V-Rods. www.zeeldesign.com is making one. Ricks in Germany already makes one.

Jacoh

 

[madison]

History has shown HD doesnt give a rats ass about your already purchased bike holding its value. There only concern is their present model value!

 

[solanki]

If you think about it, every motor company, whether it be motorcycles or cars/trucks, upgrade models every few years. And retrofits are the exception, free of charge, you are dreaming. It aint just Harley.

Solanki

 

[tambermn]

I tend to agree that all companies do this. They make improved models without concern for current or previous owners. It is not about the consumer it’s about the money.