[[:techtalk:menu|{{ :techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]] ====== IH: Body Parts ====== ====== FUEL TANKS ====== ☚----------------- **ALSO CHECK OUT THE TANKS IN THE** [[gallery:tankart01| GAS TANK GALLERY]] —----------—-☛ ===== Fuel Cap ===== * All 1983 XL/FXR models produced after VIN (1HD1CCH17DY113282) and FL/FX models pro­duced after VIN (1HD1AKK16DY011657) use a new low pressure fuel tank cap. The vent relief pressure has been reduced on the screw type fuel caps by utilizing a softer spring. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-859 dated October 29, 1982)) * The low pressure cap was suggested for use on any 1982 FXR/FXRS or any early build 1983 model, except FLT/FLHT, produced before the above VINs that experiences a lean condition (carburetor spit, poor performance or surging). which should eliminate the problem. No labor was be paid to the dealer for changing out the caps upon servicing. * The new low pressure cap (61060-82A)for FXR/FXRS can be identified while viewing the inside as having 4 veins (or spokes) instead of 8 with the high pressure cap (61060-82). * For all other models, the new low pressure cap (61102-83A) can be identified by pressing down on the relief vent with a pencil, pen etc. The low pressure cap has a weaker spring than the high pressure cap (61102-83) beneath the relief vent in the center and the difference in spring pressure can be felt. ===== Petcock (or Fuel Outlet) ===== ^Petcock Changes Per Year ((1952-1957 HD Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportster and K Models pg 48)) ((1952-1959 HD Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportsters and K Models pg 60)) ((1953-1963 HD Parts Catalog for Sportsters and KH Models pg 67)) ((1964 HD Parts Catalog Supplement for Sportster and KH Models)) ((1957-1965 Sportster / KH Model Parts Catalog pg 68)) ((1957-1967 Sportster / KH Model Parts Catalog pg 71)) ((1954-1976 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 115)) ((1979 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 65)) ((1979-1980 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 73)) ((1979-1981 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 87)) ((1979-1982 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 95)) ((1979-1983 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 93)) ((1979-1984 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 99)) ((1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 103))^^^ |1952-1956 All K Models|62125-50|Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical outlet, no reserve| |1958 XLC \\ 1958-1961 XLCH|61601-54|Strainer (only) with a 45° fuel outlet - no valve| |1962-1964 XLCH|61601-62|Strainer (only) with a vertical fuel outlet - no valve| |1957-1968 XL/XLH \\ 1965-1968 XLCH|62125-55|Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical fuel outlet, no reserve| |1969-1974 XL/XLH|62125-55B|Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical outlet, no reserve \\ Retrofit to 57-74 XL/XLH, 65-74 XLCH ((1954-1976 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 115))| |1975 XLH/XLCH|62160-75 ((1975 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement))|Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, vertical fuel outlet, no reserve| |E1976 XLH/XLCH|62163-75 ((1976 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement))|Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, vertical fuel outlet using Bendix carb, no reserve, ((1954-1978 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement)) \\ Retrofit to 75 models ((1954-1976 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 115))| |L1976-1980 XLH/XLCH/XLS|62164-76|Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet using Keihin carb, no reserve ((1954-1978 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement))| |1980 XLS|62165-77|Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet, no reserve| |1981-1985 XLS \\ 1984-1985 XLH|62167-81|Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet with reserve tube \\ These two part numbers were available for parts order for 81-85 XLH or XLS| |1981-1983 XLH \\ 1983-1985 XLX|62169-81|:::| | 1958 XLC / 1958-1961 XLCH \\ Fuel Tank Strainer (61601-54) ((left photo courtesy of Flashback Enterprises in Imlay City, MI, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/flashbackenterprisesinc?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) ((center photo by scoobydo of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/109721-1959-xlch-replica?t=1023743&highlight=fuel+strainer+xlch)) || 1962-1964 XLCH \\ Fuel Strainer (61601-62) ((photo courtesy of Ebay, member85ur [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/member85ur?_trksid=p4429486.m145687.l151931|Link to Ebay Store]] )) | |{{:techtalk:ih:body:1958-1961_xlc_xlch_gas_strainer_61601-54_by_flashback_inc.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:body:58-61_xlch_fuel_strainer_by_scoobydo.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:body:1962-1964_xlch_gas_tank_strainer_by_member85ur.jpg?direct&300|}}| **Inspection** \\ You can inspect the screen / filter with a flashlight thru the filler hole in the top of the tank to determine if it needs cleaning or repair. \\ If the filter is OK, you can inspect / rebuild the petcock without uninstalling it from the fuel tank. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/145874-dismantle-and-inspect-the-petcock?t=1583571)) ====== Mounting Brackets ====== Below is a "U" shaped bracket used on 1982 XLS and E1983 XL models. \\ There were two different part numbers for the bracket (82 XLS 61036-82 and E83 XL 61036-82A). \\ The only visual difference appears to be the inside weld of the rubber mount stud. \\ However, either part number will work for these models. \\ {{:techtalk:ih:body:gas_tank_bracket_1982-e1983_xls-xl_pic10_by_tomscybershop.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop www.TomsCyberShop.com)) {{:techtalk:ih:body:gas_tank_bracket_1982-e1983_xls-xl_pic12_by_tomscybershop.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop www.TomsCyberShop.com)) \\ \\ [[:techtalk:menu|{{:techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]]