Reported on this in another thread, though it might be of interest...
Bought a used Sabre gas tank in poor condition, had it covered with a faux snakeskin, and installed it on my Fury.
Looks great, and now I have considerably more gas capacity.
I was just checking out your kick ass looking Fury and I noticed the crankcase cover with the star on it. I think it's the crankcase cover. Anyway, that thing is sweet. Can I ask where you got it?
Damn I like that bike. I don't know where you live but if it ain't Texas it should be. That snakeskin cover is killer. How did you attach the belt buckle? I might copy it if you ain't opposed.
I'm flattered. Copy all you want. The snakeskin tank is even cooler in person. Turned out great and not that difficult to do. You can buy a variety of snakeskin vinyl on Ebay. And any upholstery shop should be able to put it on the tank for you. My guy charged me $120 bucks. The buckle is attached with 3M two way tape. The really strong stuff, available at any automotive store
This is next on my list of things to do..
Have an Interstate tank and need to install on bike to check on actual adjustments needed to rubber mounts.
Then, trim external seam and weld flush, remove bracket and weld plate into speedo mount area, bump out dent, prep, prime and paint.
I have someone to remove the seam and weld flush.
In the midst of a renovation and vacation in august so, unable to suggest completion time.
Going to all that trouble, if it were me, I would cut out the section under the speedo to make it functional for holding fuel as well and then weld it up. Although the difference may be minimal it would seem easy enough to do, and since the whole purpose of this mod is added fuel capacity you may as well get all you can.
I don't understand a 5 gallon tank on a chopper. I rode the Parkway from Va. to Tenn. and didn't need a bigger tank. After a 100 miles your butt needs a break anyhow.
The sabre tank isn't my style, but It would be nice to have a little larger tank. Has anyone tried splitting the Fury tank and widening it? Wonder what that would cost?