How far can a Harley go on a tank of gas?

Harley-Davidson motorcycles typically get 40-50 miles per gallon, which is a good reference point for how far you can ride based on the capacity of your gas tank. Sportsters tend to be smaller and get more miles per gallon, while large Touring bikes or Trikes are heavier and are on the lower range of miles per gallon.

What are the parts of fuel system?

Many new bikes are fuel injected, and have a computer to control the amount of gas fed to the engine. There is a fuel pump that provides fuel to the throttle body, which feeds the gasoline to the engine. Older bikes are carbureted, which is a simple system. Gas tends to be gravity fed from a gas tank to the carburetor and the amount of gas delivered to the engine depends on the size of the carburetor jets that are installed. The carburetor is tuned by changing the jets, which have different size orifices, which meters the amount of gasoline delivered to the engine.

Why is my motorcycle leaking gas?

If your motorcycle is leaking gas take a close look to see where the leak is originating. Common problems would include a leaky fuel valve (petcock), damaged fuel line, or if the fuel is coming from the carburetor, a stuck float. A leaky fuel valve or damaged fuel line can be replaced, while a stuck carburetor float can typically be fixed. The carburetor may just need some taps on the float bowl with the handle of a screwdriver to free the stuck float. If that doesn't work, make sure the fuel valve is off, remove the float bowl and check for grit or any debris that could be causing the float needle to not completely seat, which would allow gas to continue flowing into the float bowl even when it is full.

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Cycle Standard Bayonet / Cam Harley Style Vented 2.5" Gas Cap - Gloss Black
7 reviews $30.64

Colony #2702-7 Gas Tank Shut Off Rod Upper Kit 1940-1965 Harley-Davidson Big Twin/45s - Chrome Plated
$27.50

British Standard 1/4 inch BSP Petcock Fuel Valve Main For Triumph 650 750 Norton 750 850
3 reviews $27.08

Lowbrow Customs Lowbrow Fuel Reserve Bottle
142 reviews $25.29

Lowbrow Customs Brass Gas / Oil Filler Cap with Weld-In Steel Bung - Unvented
5 reviews $48.04

Cycle Standard Screw-In Harley Stock Style Vented Gas Cap - 1982-1995 - Black
$21.37

Motion Pro In-Line Motorcycle Petcock - 1/4 inch Hose Barbs
$19.99

Prism Supply Co. Prism Supply Co. Petcock Rebuild Kit
$12.99

Cycle Standard 22mm Petcock Harley-Davidson Style - Black - Left Hand Outlet
24 reviews $36.69

Colony #3038-18 Gas Tank Mounting Kit 1937-1975 Harley-Davidson Big Twins 1971-1972 FX - Parkerized
1 review $17.42

British Standard Flat Washer for British 1/4 inch BSP Petcocks OEM #83-0002 Triumph BSA Norton
6 reviews $2.89

Drag Specialties Vented Screw-In Gas Cap - Chrome - 1982-1996 Harley-Davidson
6 reviews $29.82

Colony #2076-10 Gas Tank Mounting Acorn Kit 1991-Up Harley-Davidson Dyna - Chrome Plated
2 reviews $27.23

Cycle Standard Screw-In Harley Stock Style Non-Vented Gas Cap - Left Side - 1982-1995 - Chrome
$26.75

Cycle Standard Screw-in Style Gas Cap Gasket replaces Harley-Davidson OEM #61109-85
23 reviews $3.75

Colony #3340-3 Gas Tank Fitting Kit 1949 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - CAD Plated
1 review $26.00

Colony #3587-1 Gas Tank Buffer 1936-1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead 1937-48 U Models
1 review $20.90

Motone Weld-In Threaded Steel Filler Neck for 2.5" Monza Gas Cap
$20.61

Gasbox Stainless Steel Hardware Mounting Kit for 1958-1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster Style Gas Tanks
1 review $19.95

Colony #9891-18 Gas Tank Mounting Kit 1937-1975 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1972-1972 FX - Chrome Plated
3 reviews $18.88

Colony #9892-18 Gas Tank Mounting Kit 1937-1975 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1972-1972 FX - CAD Plated
4 reviews $17.42

British Standard Petcock Straight Fuel Feed Pipes British Triumph BSA Norton OEM #82-3334
4 reviews $16.43

Colony #3475-8 Gas Tank Mount Kit 1952-1978 Harley-Davidson K/KH Sportster - Chrome Plated
1 review $16.04

Colony #2438-5 Gas Tank Pike Nut Mounting Kit 1984-1999 Harley-Davidson Softail - Chrome Plated
1 review $14.83

Colony #2072-4 Gas Tank Mounting Kit Countersunk 1991-1999 Harley-Davidson Softail - Chrome Plated
$14.34

Colony #2523-5-P Fuel Tank Smooth Button Head Mounting Kit 1988-1994 Harley-Davidson FXR - Chrome Plated
1 review $13.92

Colony #3476-10 Gas Tank Mount Kit 1979-1981 Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster - Zinc Plated
$11.50

Colony #3384-4 Gas Tank Spacers 1952-1981 Harley-Davidson K/XL- 4 pack - CAD Plated
1 review $10.89

Colony #3055-3 Gas Tank Shut Off Rod Spacer Kit 1940-1965 Harley-Davidson Big Twins/45's - CAD Plated
1 review $9.08

Colony #2266-8 Gas Tank Allen Mounting Kit 2004-Up Harley-Davidson Sportster - Chrome Plated
1 review $8.93

Colony #3388-8 Gas Tank Mounting Kit 2004-Up Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
$5.80

Cycle Standard Screw-In Harley Stock Style Non-Vented Gas Cap - Left Side - 1996 & up - Black
$21.37

Cycle Standard Screw-In Harley Stock Style Non-Vented Gas Cap - Left Side - 1996 & up - Chrome
$26.75

Cycle Standard Screw-In Harley Stock Style Non-Vented Gas Cap - Left Side - 1982-1995 - Black
$21.37

Drag Specialties Fat Bob Flatside Style Gas Tanks - 1984-1999 Harley-Davidson FXST/FLST 1985-1986 FX/FXWG - 3.5 Gallon
$348.09

Cycle Standard Small Flush Mount Pop-Up Gas Cap & Weld-In Bung - Vented - Aluminum
$92.78

Gigacycle Garage Gigacycle Garage Left Side Non-Vented Gas Cap for 1992-Up Harley-Davidsons
$107.14

Gigacycle Garage Gigacycle Garage Right Side Vented Gas Cap for 1992-Up Harley-Davidsons
$107.14

Colony #3626-2 Gas Tank Front Mount Rubber Bumpers 2000-2007 Harley-Davidson FXSTD/I 2010-2011 FXCWC
$16.50

Colony #3575-1 Gas Tank Buffer 1926-1934 Harley-Davidson Singles 1929-1937 45 Twins
$16.50

Colony #8821-18-OS Oversize Top of Tank Screw & Washer Kit 1918-1936 All Harley-Davidson 1936-1952 45s - Nickel Plated
$31.14

Colony #2106-4 Countersunk Gas Tank Mounting Kit 1998-Up Harley-Davidson FLT - Chrome Plated
$14.34

Colony #2461-3 Gas Tank Clip Screw Set 1910-1917 Harley-Davidson All Models - Nickel Plated
$16.70

Colony #2782-4 Springer Spring Rod Kit 1938-1939 Harley-Davidson 45s
$42.63

Colony #8476-4 Dash Mounting Chrome Cap Style Kit Harley Davidson FX 1977-85
$14.74

Colony #3334-1 Fuel Strainer Hose Nipple 1932-1938 Harley-Davidson Twins - CAD Plated
$7.87

Motone Billet Bayonet / Cam Harley Style Vented Gas Cap - Brass
1 review $59.99

Motone Billet Bayonet / Cam Harley Style Vented Gas Cap - Aluminum
$34.99

Lowbrow Customs Harley-Davidson Ironhead Sportster EFI Replica Stock Style Gas Tank - 2.4 gallon
$246.92

Colony #3719-4 Fuel Tank Rubber Grommet Kit 2018-Up Harley-Davidson Softails
$20.00

Colony #3588-1 Gas Tank Buffer 1909-1925 Harley-Davidson All 1926-1929 F/J 1930-1936 V/VL
$9.68

Golan Products Inc. 3/8 inch NPT Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Black - Straight
$190.95

Golan Products Inc. 3/8 inch NPT Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Black - Backward
2 reviews $190.95

Golan Products Inc. 3/8 inch NPT Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Brass - Straight
1 review $190.95

Golan Products Inc. 3/8 inch NPT Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Chrome - Downward
1 review $190.95

Golan Products Inc. 3/8 inch NPT Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Chrome - Backward
$190.95

Golan Products Inc. 22MM Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Black - Straight
$190.95

Golan Products Inc. 22MM Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Black - Forward
$190.95

Golan Products Inc. 22MM Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Black - Downward
2 reviews $190.95

Golan Products Inc. 22MM Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Black - Backward
$190.95

Golan Products Inc. 22MM Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Raw Brass - Straight
1 review $190.95

Golan Products Inc. 22MM Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Raw Brass - Forward
2 reviews $190.95

Golan Products Inc. 22MM Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Raw Brass - Backward
2 reviews $190.95

Golan Products Inc. 22MM Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Chrome - Straight
1 review $190.95

Golan Products Inc. 22MM Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Chrome - Forward
$190.95

Golan Products Inc. 22MM Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Chrome - Downward
$190.95

Golan Products Inc. 22MM Click-Slick Petcock - Round Body - Chrome - Backward
$190.95

Pingel Fuel Valve Rebuild Kit - 3 Pack
$109.95

Pingel In-Line Custom Fuel Valve
$135.95

Pingel 3/8 inch NPT Power-Flo Petcock - Hex Body - Brass - Inward
$139.95

Pingel 3/8 inch NPT Power-Flo Petcock - Round Body - Brass - Inward
$139.95

How-to Select a Killer Custom Motorcycle Gas Tank & Its Accessories Choosing a Gas Tank for Your Motorcycle If you are in search of a killer custom motorcycle gas tank, you are in the right place. Lowbrow Customs has a great selection of some ...

Choosing a Gas Tank for Your Motorcycle

If you are in search of a killer custom motorcycle gas tank, you are in the right place. Lowbrow Customs has a great selection of some of the most sought-after custom motorcycle gas tanks available. These are high-quality Lowbrow Customs gas tanks that you see on some of the most popular builds out there.

We have a great selection of Sportster® gas tanks that can completely transform the look of your build. Classic choices like the original P-Nut Deep Tunnel and Mid-Tunnel gas tanks offer that smooth, rounded style so many builders love. If clean lines and a front-forward teardrop shape are more your style, the Narrow Sporty Frisco Gas Tank is a perfect fit. For those looking to add vintage chopper flair with a practical twist, the WX Split Gas Tanks stand out with their timeless design and dual-cap functionality, making them a versatile option for any custom build.

If you need just a straight-forward replacement Sportster® motorcycle tank, we have that too. Lowbrow Customs also carries custom motorcycle tanks for Big Twins, vintage motorcycle gas tanks, teardrop gas tanks, or old school chopper gas tanks like the classic coffin tank. All of our custom Harley fuel tanks are made from high quality steel and are professionally welded. The custom motorcycle gas tanks come pre-sanded ready for paint.

We always recommend that you pre-fit any aftermarket motorcycle gas tank before painting. Be sure to check for clearance or mounting issues as different combinations of triple trees, risers, and handlebars may cause clearance issues when turning.

Custom Motorcycle Gas Tank Mounting Hardware and Accessories

Now that you have your gas tank picked out, be sure to check out our selection of gas tank mounting hardware and accessories. We have some of the coolest custom motorcycle gas caps you can find, like sportster flush mount gas caps. From the classic spinner sportster gas cap with the 3-prong design to standard replacement gas caps and pop-up gas caps.

We carry a full selection of mounting hardware from Colony™ to help get the tank mounted properly. We also carry a nice assortment of motorcycle fuel petcocks, weld in tank bungs, and the best fuel reserve bottles in the market. If you are looking for a custom motorcycle gas tank, Lowbrow Customs is the place to be.

Custom motorcycle gas tanks for sale combined with an assortment of fuel petcocks, caps, mounting hardware and accessories. All in one easy to use website ready to ship to your door. Last but not least, if you are totally new to customizing your gas tank, watch our video how to mount a gas tank for detailed steps that you can follow.

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