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====== EVO: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04K ====== | ====== EVO: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04K ====== | ||
- | ====== How to Distinguish Between 1983-2001 Oil Tanks at a Glance ====== | + | ====== How to Distinguish Between 1982-2003 Oil Tanks at a Glance ====== |
+ | If you need a replacement or upgraded oil tank, it's good to know which one is which before you buy one. \\ | ||
+ | 1983-2001 oil tanks look very similar when viewing from the front or even side in some cases. \\ | ||
+ | The best way to determine the year model of OEM oil tanks is to look at the rear of the tank. \\ | ||
+ | Looking at the bracing and fitting locations will tell a lot. \\ | ||
+ | There are other details that tell the year model as shown below. \\ | ||
+ | The oil tanks have been upgraded over time to make them stronger at the connection points to their respective battery box. \\ | ||
+ | The weight of the battery is the usual suspect that causes cracks and leaks. Using too much torque on the battery box to tank bolts is another. \\ | ||
+ | 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. \\ | ||
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+ | * **1982 oil tank**: | ||
+ | * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box. | ||
+ | * Uses the 2-hole battery box with no welded 1/2" nipple under it. \\ The nipple is a drain hose plug and this tank has a drain plug screwed under the bottom of it. | ||
+ | * 3 oil line fittings | ||
+ | * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank. | ||
+ | * Curved rear contour. | ||
+ | * There is no wiring bracket welded to the top. | ||
+ | * **1983-1993 oil tank**: | ||
+ | * Looks almost identical to the 82 oil tank. | ||
+ | * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box. | ||
+ | * Uses the 2-hole battery box with the welded 1/2" nipple under it. The nipple is to terminate the drain plug. | ||
+ | * 4 oil line fittings | ||
+ | * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank. | ||
+ | * Curved rear contour. | ||
+ | * There is no wiring bracket welded to the top. | ||
+ | * **1994-1996 oil tank**: | ||
+ | * Wider front bracket for mounting the battery box. \\ Bracket has arms welded to the tank extending to the two front tank to frame rubber mount holes. | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | * Has a thin bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank for a wire holder. | ||
+ | * 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**: | ||
+ | * Looks basically the same as the 94-96 oil tank. | ||
+ | * Wide front bracket for mounting the battery box. \\ Bracket has arms welded to the tank extending to the two front tank to frame rubber mount holes. | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | * Feed/drain hose is curved toward the front to give more clearance between the hose and frame. | ||
+ | * Has a wider bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models. | ||
+ | * 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 with the addition of the 94-up, 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. | ||
+ | * Has the wide bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models. | ||
+ | * **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. | ||
+ | * Has a wide bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models. | ||
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+ | Pics of 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. | ||
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+ | **Pics of the rear defining characteristics of the tanks**. \\ | ||
+ | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | ||
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+ | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1982_sportster_oil_tank_pic3.png?direct&300|}} ((1982 Sportster Oil Tank (used with permission) )) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1983-1993_sportster_oil_tank_pic6_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1996_sportster_oil_tank_pic4_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) | ||
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+ | {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1997-1999_sportster_oil_tank_62475-97_pic3_by_usedcycleparts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, usedcycleparts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/usedcyclepart?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1999_sportster_oil_tank_-_newer_version_pic3_by_carmacv.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, carmacv. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/carmaccycles?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:2000-2003_sportster_oil_tank_pic6_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) \\ | ||
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+ | **Pics of the wiring bracket welded to the top of the tank models near the rear (94-03 models only)**. \\ | ||
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+ | {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1996_sportster_oil_tank_pic2_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) \\ | ||
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+ | {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1997-1999_sportster_oil_tank_62475-97_pic2_by_usedcycleparts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, usedcycleparts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/usedcyclepart?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1999_sportster_oil_tank_-_newer_version_pic2_by_carmacv.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, carmacv. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/carmaccycles?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:2000-2003_sportster_oil_tank_pic2_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) \\ | ||
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