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Gallery:TankArt01

Sportster Gas Tank Gallery

Below is a collection of stock gas tanks. These are not necessarily mounted to the steed they were born on but the tanks are stock just the same.
Click on a pic to enlarge:

1960

1960 XLH 1) 1960 XLCH / Hi-Fi Green 2)

1965

1965 XLH 3)

1981

1981 XLH Limited Edition 'Series One' 4) 5)

1982

1982 XLS-1000 6)

1983

1983 XLX-61 7) 1983 XR-1000 8)

1985

1985 XLS tank on 83 XLX-61 9)

1989

1989 883 10) 1989 1200 tank on 83 XLX-61 11)

1991

1991 XLH 883 12)

1996

1996 1200S tank on 83 XLX-61 13)

2000

2000 883C 14)

2002

2002 883 Hugger Decal (Impact Blue) 15) 2002 1200C 16)

2004

2004 883 / Silver Pearl 17) 2004 1200C 18)

2005

2005 XL883C / Glacier Pearl White 19)

2006

2006 883R 20) 2006 1200R 21)

2009

2009 XR-1200 / gas cap painted black 22)

2017

2017 883N (Iron 883) 23)



Custom Tanks

2006 883 with 70-71 style emblem 24) 1977 Bobber w 78 cropped side emblem 25)
2007 1200N 26) 1994 883 27)
2008 1200N 28) 2004 1200C bobbed 29) 2008 1200C with classic bar & shield 30)
2004 1200 31) 2008 1200N / copper leaf 32)
2009 883L 33) 1987 883 Hugger / 91 style emblem 34) 1987 883 35)
1994 XLH 1200 36) 2017 XL 883N / Hard Candy Hot Rod Red Flake37) 1982 Sportster / cropped 77 emblem 38)
1997 XLH 1200 (1208) w 92 FXR tank / Lethal Threat skateboard graphic 39) 1996 1200 40)
2006 1200C to 1200R Conversion
(swapping stock 3.3 gallon for 4.5 gallon) 41) 		1986-2003 aftermarket Quick Bob 42)
1988 model with a Fat Bob style tank 43) 2004 883 w 2006 FXD Super Glide tank 44)
1976 XL with a 5 Gallon Flat Bob 45)


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photo by Moon Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/75935-1960-xlh-tank-paint-job?t=538140&highlight=tank
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photo by brucstoudt of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/172302-hi-fi-green-gas-tank?t=1844892
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photo by 2012-Peanut from HDFORUMS https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sportster-models/796052-1981-xlh-limited-edition-series-one.html
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photo by crw012 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/91301-1981-sportster-limited-edition/page2?t=742957&highlight=1981+limited+edition&page=2
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photos by Ironmick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/188062-gas-tank-question/page2?s=59cbbc8f75111352427ec434fb18908e&t=2004971&highlight=gas+tank&page=2
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photo by 83XLX of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/192799-show-your-tank-decals?t=2065388
8) , 22)
photo by CT XR rider of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/192799-show-your-tank-decals/page3?t=2065388&page=3
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photo by insaneshane of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/192799-show-your-tank-decals?t=2065388
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photo by trafetto of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/181856-plug-bolt-beneath-front-cylinder?t=1958781&highlight=timing+hole+plug
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photo by John Harper of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/192799-show-your-tank-decals/page3?t=2065388&page=3
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photo by SoonerSport of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/143062-help-how-big-is-my-gas-tank?t=1550556
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photo by Hellbent_4 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/forum-functions/sportsterpedia-com-admin/191119-send-a-note-to-sportsterpedia-admin/page4#post4196581
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photo by roro13 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page2?t=486165&page=2
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photo by pperrone of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page2?t=486165&page=2
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photo 2004 1200C by robistro of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/192799-show-your-tank-decals/page8?t=2065388&page=8
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photo by Brad of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics?t=486165
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photo by don flamingo of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page2?t=486165&page=2
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photo by gravydog of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/190693-putting-a-4-5-tank-on-my-roadster-but-i-still-want-it-to-look-like-a-roadster?t=2032558&highlight=tank
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photo by dday of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/efi-sportster-motorcycle-talk-2007-and-up/190243-iron-wire-tuck-coil-relocation-w-no-tank-lift?t=2027959&highlight=tank
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photo by Sporting Lad of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics?t=486165
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photo by iNSaNeSHaNe of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/192799-show-your-tank-decals?t=2065388
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photos by PIGGYP of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page2?t=486165&page=2
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photo by 94Sporty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page4?t=486165&page=4
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photo by rhumba of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page4?t=486165&page=4
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photo by chief of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page5?t=486165&page=5
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photo by wanabe of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page3?t=486165&page=3
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photo by flat screwd of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page4?t=486165&page=4
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photo by Krypto of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page5?t=486165&page=5
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photo by AZ Nightster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page5?t=486165&page=5
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photo by ted of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-custom-finishing/71311-post-your-tank-decal-and-emblem-pics/page5?t=486165&page=5
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photo by japsche of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/192799-show-your-tank-decals/page3?t=2065388&page=3
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2017 883N photo by Nibelungen of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/192799-show-your-tank-decals/page5?t=2065388&page=5
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photo by Skwerly of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/192799-show-your-tank-decals/page5?t=2065388&page=5
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photos by ReddTigger of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/192799-show-your-tank-decals/page7?t=2065388&page=7
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photo by OldFatBald of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/190888-quality-aftermarket-gas-tank-for-%C2%9296-sportster?t=2035824&highlight=tank
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photos by smokerider of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/188071-gas-tank-attachment?t=2004980&highlight=gas+tank
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photo by sulik6 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/56392-has-anyone-installed-a-fatbob-tank/page5?t=286392&page=5
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photo by TechRep of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/78765-super-glide-tank-conversion-illustrated?t=570113
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photo by 1976 XL of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/91998-1977-ironhead-big-fuel-tank-options/page2?s=b979d13b0386032b59c62049c7f5ab33&t=751333&page=2