What Tank Lift Size Do You Prefer On The Tri Glide 1.5" or the 2"

[Bill G]

Just curious what tank lift size guys like best on the Tri Glide. The 1.5" or the 2" along with the rear deluxe kit. Thinking about this for my 2017 Tri Glide..

Thanks for everyone input in advance,

Bill G

[desertclassic]

I installed the 1 1/2 with deluxe. When I installed it, I slide the tank as far to rear as possible. Well that changed the position of the seat, I felt cramped and the foot pegs were in a different place.

I jacked the front off the ground where I could move it from left to right easily. I adjusted the tank and made sure it would not hit the bars. I was able to move the tank all the way forward with no issue.

Results were, raised tank, very little difference in seat position, less wind coming over the tank, and sure made it easier to clean the heads, more wind on the heads, and it looks good. Hopes this helps. Jim

[Fearless]

Well I like the 2" deluxe that is one of the reasons I went with the 2+2 sweepers so I had clearance for tank. Fred

[Trailridr]

What's the purpose of lifting the tank?

[DK Custom Products]

What's the purpose of lifting the tank?

Cools engine temps by 10-15 degrees

Reduces rider buffeting by reducing the amount of air coming over the top of the tank

Shows off more of that chrome

Makes cleaning the top of the engine easier

Kevin

[RickDeVon]

Can I do the 1.5 " or the 2" lift kit and it not move my seat back....I like my seat where it is....Miss Mysterious fits me like a glove...she does have the wide 2*2 sweepers...

[Fearless]

The front of the seat with the deluxe spacers raises the seat horn just a tad I like the change I did a 2" lift works great with the KW 2+2 wide sweepers.

Can I do the 1.5 " or the 2" lift kit and it not move my seat back....I like my seat where it is....Miss Mysterious fits me like a glove...she does have the wide 2*2 sweepers...

[bronxbill]

I had the 1.5 inch lift on my 2013 trike; I went with the 2 inch on my 2016. I found that I had plenty of room for the bars with the 1.5, so I went higher with the 2016. I did not have the deluxe kit on the 2013 and regretted it, so I installed it on the 2016. I have a Road Zepplin seat and I did not find that the deluxe rear kit changed my position on the trike. I also have 2+2 Wide Sweepers for bars.

[The Gitard]

How high of a lift can you go with the stock handlebars, front and rear?

[Fearless]

Best answered by Kevin DK-Customs I have no information on that IMOP. ride safely Fred

How high of a lift can you go with the stock handlebars, front and rear?

[rchays57]

I went with the 1 1/2 lift in the front only and moved the tank as far forward as possible. Reduced the air coming over the tank significantly. I didn't want to raise the rear because I am so big I sit on the rear of the tank (have a riders backrest also) and the boys are already crowded enough. The air had to go somewhere and I have to believe it is going on the engine to cool it better. jmho