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hippysmack [How to Distinguish Between 1983-2001 Oil Tanks at a Glance]
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 Below are the known //changes on the __rear__ of oil tanks// from 1983-2001. \\ Below are the known //changes on the __rear__ of oil tanks// from 1983-2001. \\
 +See this page [[techtalk:​ih:​oil04m|1982-1993 Sportster Retrofit Oil Tank Kit (except XR-1000)]] in the Sportsterpedia for 82-93 oil tank upgrades. \\ 
  
   * **1983-1993 oil tank**:   * **1983-1993 oil tank**:
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     * One piece rear bracket with 2 mounting holes for battery tray. Uses the 3-hole battery box.     * One piece rear bracket with 2 mounting holes for battery tray. Uses the 3-hole battery box.
     * Only has 3 oil line fittings near on the bottom of the tank.     * Only has 3 oil line fittings near on the bottom of the tank.
-    * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 83-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94.+    * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 82-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94.
     * Curved rear contour.     * Curved rear contour.
 +    * Can be used on 82-93 models paired with the 3 hole battery tray. However, the feed/drain hose may be a tight fit against the frame.
   * **1997-1999 oil tank**:   * **1997-1999 oil tank**:
     * Looks basically the same as the 94-96 oil tank.     * Looks basically the same as the 94-96 oil tank.
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     * One piece rear bracket with 2 mounting holes for battery tray. Uses the 3-hole battery box with rubber bumpers on the back wall.     * One piece rear bracket with 2 mounting holes for battery tray. Uses the 3-hole battery box with rubber bumpers on the back wall.
     * 3 oil line fittings on or near the bottom of the tank.     * 3 oil line fittings on or near the bottom of the tank.
-    * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 83-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94.+    * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 82-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94.
     * Curved rear contour.     * Curved rear contour.
     * Feed/drain hose is curved toward the front to give more clearance between the hose and frame.     * Feed/drain hose is curved toward the front to give more clearance between the hose and frame.
 +    * Can be used on 82-93 models paired with the 3 hole battery tray.
 +  * **1994-1999 updated oil tank**:
 +    * New version oil tank for 94-99 models and 82-93 models (plus 3 hole battery tray)
 +    * It's basically the same as the 2000-2003 oil tank with an added threaded hole in the back for the 83-93 starter relay.
 +    * Requires the 3 hole battery tray.
 +    * Boxed rear panel design for added strength and less flex with a boxed rear contour.
 +    * The front battery tray mount was redesigned with a standalone welded bracket (wider base than on 83-93 tanks).
 +    * Rear battery tray mounts are standalone welded studs with female threads.
 +  * **2000-2003 oil tank**:
 +    * The threaded hole for the 82-93 starter relay was deleted.
 +    * Requires the 3 hole battery tray.
 +    * Boxed rear panel design for added strength and less flex with a boxed rear contour.
 +    * The front battery tray mount was redesigned with a standalone welded bracket (wider base than on 83-93 tanks).
 +    * Rear battery tray mounts are standalone welded studs with female threads.
 +    * Using this tank on pre-94 models also requires alternate location for starter relay.
  
 +Pics of 82-03 battery trays: \\
 +  * [[techtalk:​ih:​elec02m|Click here]] to see pics and info on Ironhead battery trays.
 +  * [[techtalk:​evo:​elec02m|Click Here]] to see pics and information on Evo battery trays.
  
 Pics of the rear defining characteristics of the tanks. \\ Pics of the rear defining characteristics of the tanks. \\