Oil Tank

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restless
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Oil Tank

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Hi Can some one please tell me the difference if any between original duo glide oil tank and reproduction .
Thanks Bill
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Re: Oil Tank

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You can generally tell by looking at the oil line nipples. The originals have a longer ramp on them before the threads. Most are pretty obvious.

This link is an original tank.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-HARLEY-EL- ... hQ&vxp=mtr

This link is a aftermarket tank.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-oil-tank ... Kf&vxp=mtr

If the links don't work, just peruse ebay and you easily see what I'm talking about.
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