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All good
Easy install for a rube like me and it looks better than I expected.

Love this tank, just know....
I really like the look and design of this tank. It's different and nostalgic at the same time. Sorta' British Cafe meets Americana, and I rarely see anything wrong with that. So when I decided to restore/modify this 2004 XL 1200 Roadster with 100K miles on it, this tank design was a must-have on my build list. Since I was installing this on a carbureted bike, I ordered an adapter plate that bolts to the tank where the EFI plate would and has a M22 threaded adapter for a petcock (SKU # 012936). This item fit OKAY, but needed a bit of filing on the mounting holes to get all the bolts to align. Since both parts are aftermarket, it's hard to place blame on one or the other. I haven't read any other reviews that had problems mounting the EFI plate. Just know you may need to wiggle a few things to get everything tight. While we're on the subject of fitment, the ****** that the EFI plate mounted to was especially NOT straight. I was wondering if I should take a torch to it and try to get it a bit straighter but I thought my hobbyist skills would end up ******** things up worse. And the gasket for the EFI adapter plate has a generous amount material. So I made a gasket out of hardware store rubber gasket material to pressure test the tank and figured if that sealed, the provided gasket would work fine. The gasket I made sealed the tank to 5psi overnight, so I was confident in the plate gasket and the tank welds. All was looking really good. All other fitments (like frame mounting points and stock gas cap) worked perfectly with no issues and I had no issues with clearance using the stock narrow front end (although it is CLOSE). After pressure testing, I confidently sent the tank to the painter. He wasn't impressed with how much work he'd have to do to get it ready for color but he wasn't surprised either. I talked with him awhile and he said the sheet metal was average in quality and that he rarely gets anything better or that needs less work. He said aftermarket sheet metal just needs a lot of work. You didn't think you found the steel (steal) of the century when you found a new tank for under $400 and the factory wants twice + that? Just know that if you want this tank, someone is gonna have to work on it. And NO, it isn't primed or coated in any way. It'll rust just breathing on it. So plan to paint as soon as you've fitted and pressure tested it. So after everything was done, I've got a very unique project for my area. I have never seen a Sporty like this one and I really love how it turned out. To sum it up; the tank and the short front fender are aftermarket, the chopped rear fender is NOS, the headlight fairing and the chrome side panels are optional HD parts. Thanks for reading.

Blackbird legacy tank
I’m so happy I found lowbrow customs. I purchased my blackbird gas tank, z bars, grips, knee pads on the tank, and louvered air cleaner. Never worked on a motorcycle before and did this build myself.

Custom Tank
Love the shape and it fit perfectly on the bike. But I had to put in allot more sweat equity in for prep work to get a good paint job due to dents and scratches. I'm not trying to take away from the tank because it is a good tank but if your paying someone to paint it for you, it's going to cost a good bit more for body work that's needed.

Looks awesome in the end!
For Lowbrow: Quick shipping as always, reasonable pricing despite nationwide inflation elsewhere (aka price gouging...), good/secure packaging for the product. For the tank: Well made, I had it painted, have now installed it, looks awesome, feels solid, seems to be working well measuring the fuel so far. Swapping the fuel pump over was a little tough, not due to the product though, just due to the component's factory design/fitting. Just be gentle and talk dirty to it some and it'll go. The painter said it prepped easily, so he was able to do a great job on it. One note: I got mine for a 2016 XL1200v (Sportster 72), so the fuel vent line is on the RIGHT side for the new tank, whereas the OEM tank has it on the LEFT side. So I had to just buy some cheap hose from Autozone to extend the line over, no big deal there but something to remember when getting ready to swap it.

Blackbird Legacy Tank for efi
Love the shape of the tank needed a good bit of bodywork before paint

Fits Perfect!
Came to me well packaged with no visible dents. Test fitted and did a pressure leak test. Everything checks out. Highly recommend to get those extra miles you wanted for your for Sporty

Tank
I haven't installed yet it's nice it's not coated inside and I haven't checked with my local shop it it actually fits my 2021 iron 1200

Gas tank
Getting it ready for paint is a little more involved than I expected with some scratches and minor dents and divots. But all in all I will be happy when its painted and installed!

Awesome tank for DIYers who want something different
Overall I'm super pleased. It's going to require some sanding, and a good amount of prep work but with a little elbow grease these things come out fantastic. The fuel sending unit fit perfectly, all mounts, screw holes and filler hole threads were lined up and treaded to accept a complete swap from stock tank. The expansion tube thingy is on the right side as opposed to stock but that's no issue, route that hose wherever you want. No dings or dents and no filler was needed as there wasn't any pitting in the steel that didn't come out in the sanding process. I have a 2 inch tank lift and 16 inch apes, I didn't need to and just my handlebars to keep them from hitting the tank, but I suspect without the tank lift I would have had to roll my bars forward. Either way, sick tank. Paired with the stingray ribbed front fender my bike has a whole new vibe.

Nice tank
Good, and fit perfectly. Now, needs Lots of sanding, a good primer, and lots of prep before painting.
cant say I'm impressed tbh
I would of gave it 5 stars because the design is beautiful but.. mine has a crator in one of the weld stops and the grinding on the top was pretty brutal. I would return it but this is the second tank I've ordered so I'm going to test it first. Fingers crossed.
Amazing
Awesome
Great tank
Bought for my ‘17 48. Great fit, and looks fantastic.
3 gallons upgrade
Beautifully crafted I can’t wait to get it painted and installed

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