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====== IH: Body Parts - Sub-01M ======
====== 1980-1981 XL, XLS Sportster Frame Pics ======
[[sportster_history:99xx-01a|Click Here]] to reference Sportster VIN Information in the History section of the Sportsterpedia. \\

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This frame (part# 47265-80) is OEM for 1980-1981 Sportster 1000cc engines. \\
Generally speaking, 79 to 81 rear fenders, seats, fuel tanks and oil tanks will not fit any other years and vice versa because the 79 to 81 frame is unique. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/192000-1981-and-1982-sportster-differences?t=2051008)) \\
79-81 models also use a cast headstock and cast rear engine mount area. 82-up frames are all tubular. ((yoshi of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/192000-1981-and-1982-sportster-differences?t=2051008)) \\

{{:techtalk:ih:body:1980-1981_sportster_frame_pic0_by_duffspowersports.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Duffs Powersports, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/duffspowersports|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) \\

{{:techtalk:ih:body:1980-1981_sportster_frame_pic1_by_duffspowersports.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Duffs Powersports, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/duffspowersports|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1980-1981_sportster_frame_pic2_by_duffspowersports.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Duffs Powersports, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/duffspowersports|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) \\

{{:techtalk:ih:body:1980-1981_sportster_frame_pic3_by_duffspowersports.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Duffs Powersports, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/duffspowersports|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1980-1981_sportster_frame_pic4_by_duffspowersports.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Duffs Powersports, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/duffspowersports|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) \\


{{:techtalk:ih:body:1980-1981_sportster_frame_pic7_by_duffspowersports.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Duffs Powersports, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/duffspowersports|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1980-1981_sportster_frame_pic8_by_duffspowersports.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Duffs Powersports, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/duffspowersports|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) \\

{{:techtalk:ih:body:1980-1981_sportster_frame_pic9_by_duffspowersports.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Duffs Powersports, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/duffspowersports|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1980-1981_sportster_frame_pic10_by_duffspowersports.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Duffs Powersports, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/duffspowersports|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) \\

{{:techtalk:ih:body:1981_sportster_frame_pic4_by_cleanmotorcycleframes.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cleanmotorcycleframes, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/cleanmotorcycleframes|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1981_sportster_frame_pic9_by_cleanmotorcycleframes.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cleanmotorcycleframes, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/cleanmotorcycleframes|Link to Ebay Store]] )) \\

The oil filter was relocated on 1980-up models and they were fitted with an external oil filter (no longer in the oil tank). \\ 
The filter mount on 80-81 models is located on a frame bracket between the engine and the oil tank. \\
It's under the seat in a awkward place to work with. ((MXHD55U of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/192060-my-completely-original-1980-ironhead/page3?t=2053271&highlight=motor+mount+oil+filter&page=3)) Oil filter mounting threads are M16 x 1.5mm. ((waiteitei of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/134584-oil-filter-thread-diameter-and-filter-size/page2?t=1450626&page=2)) \\

{{:techtalk:ih:oil:81_oil_filter_mount_2_by_motorhedmike.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by motorhedmike of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195685-1981-basket-restomod-questions?t=2072078&highlight=oil+filter+bracket)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:81_oil_filter_mount_3_by_motorhedmike.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by motorhedmike of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195685-1981-basket-restomod-questions?t=2072078&highlight=oil+filter+bracket)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:81_oil_filter_mount_4_by_motorhedmike.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by motorhedmike of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195685-1981-basket-restomod-questions?t=2072078&highlight=oil+filter+bracket)) \\

{{:techtalk:ih:body:1980_sportster_jiffy_stand_bracket_by_ironheadjunkie.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by ironheadjunkie of the XLFORUM)) \\

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