So, I want to put the bigger Speedmaster tank on my bobber. Does anyone know if it has to be a newer tank or will any year work?
I’d rather not buy one and get it only to find out it doesn’t plug and play like some who have changed theirs.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
In the US , the Speedmaster has been out for better than a decade. Carbed and FI. But to be clear , as Roy has mentioned , only the "new" Speedmaster will fit the Bobber.
Yes, 2018 Speedmaster tank fits the Bobber, just comes back a little further. Bought a used Speedmaster tank and put my fuel pump, fuel guage sender and cap from the bobber on it. Just two wire connections and fuel line connection. The most difficult part was to reach in and unclip the fuel sender.
I put on a 2018 speed master tank. Increased capacity by over 30 percent. Had to move bars a little to ensure clearance. The mechanics forgot to adjust float arm to ensure better capacity so fuel light comes on prematurely an easy fix. Expensive tank but worth it
I must say that for me the upgrade to the Speedmaster tank has been one of my favorite mods.
Along with also adding the Speedmaster headlight it has changing the look of the bike significantly and in a way I really like. Saying that, I feel for a stripped down 'bobber' look the original tank is excellent and looks stunning, I just can't help 'tweaking' the bike for my version of perfection..:grin2:
The extra fuel capacity is great and if you live in remote areas (I do) it's really quite important.
Whatever your choice or preference both the Speedmaster and Bobber are truly beautiful bikes. For me? I'm pleased I have created a hybrid (aka SpeedBobber) and love the way she is coming along.
I like Roy's bike... I'm definitely doing the BSM tank, apes, and Corbin saddle. Also like the chop rear fender kit. I ride with nearly all HDs, and they are all green. Lol. This is my road captain bike... like a sheepdog rounding up the hogs. I'm old school... no big group of Harleys is complete without a few Triumphs in the mix. And I love bossing the hogs on an '18 TBBB. No way they can keep up! ?
I ride with nearly all HDs, and they are all green. Lol. This is my road captain bike... like a sheepdog rounding up the hogs. I'm old school... no big group of Harleys is complete without a few Triumphs in the mix. And I love bossing the hogs on an '18 TBBB. No way they can keep up! ?
Thanks for the compliment. The funny thing is I think I have had more compliments from Harley riders on my Triumph than anything else. Especially the older chaps who remembers them back in the 60's and 70's.
I'm an old Harley fan as I bought my first one back when I was 20 and they were pretty scarce in England. But must say I don't think I have ever owned a bike I enjoyed more than my Triumph, a wonderful machine in every respect.
Not straight swap requires cutting rear mounting off/rewelding new fixing + a little easing for wiring at left of headstock. Not a problem for me as always planned complete respray.
Speedmaster tank is by far the easiest option.
From my (limited) understanding this will 'not' fit the 2018 Bobber Black. The only tank that is a direct swap is from the 2018 Speedmaster as pictured on my (2018 Bobber Black) shown.
I can attest that the 2018+ Speedmaster tank will fit and that it’s plug-n-play. No error codes or issues whatsoever. Just swap over the internals and reinstall.
The larger tank changes the appearance of the bike IMHO. The larger Speedmaster tank looks more prominent and gives the bike a beefier look - not Bobberesque at all.
I know some chaps have purchased used Speedmaster tanks for great deals of ebay. As for myself, I just ordered one direct from my dealer, but 'wow' not much change out of $1,000 as I recall.
You could be right. Just one reason I dug deep and just ordered one. I was 'wincing' at the price at the time but now it's just a distance memory and I just enjoy my upgraded tank, so all good...:grin2:
Try asking your dealer if he has one? My Speedmaster tank was a take off from a new bike. The owner bought another tank in a different paint scheme and didn't want gloss black. Worked out well for me at a significant discount also.
Since my tank had a couple of big dents in it from my accident, I asked for pricing for both a new Bobber tank and a Speedmaster tank and the Speedmaster tank was actually around $70 less than a new Bobber tank, although it ended up being a little more money since I decided to change the fuel sensor out for the new tank too.
I've just got hold of a brand new T120 tank for £600. Been quoted £100 or thereabouts to get it to fit and i'll look at getting a colour change at the same time.
The T120 tank gives you more badge options. Very easily fits the 4 stripe badge which makes the Bobber look like a vintage Speed Twin (which is what the Bobber looks like to me).
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