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| The 52-55 carriers leave the battery in a bit more forward position than the 56-60 carrier. \\ | The 52-55 carriers leave the battery in a bit more forward position than the 56-60 carrier. \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1952-1954_k-model_battery_tray_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/animalhouse2010?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1955_battery_tray_66224-52a_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/animalhouse2010?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1956-1960_battery_tray_66224-52b_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack) http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1062720&page=20)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1952-1954_k-model_battery_tray_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/animalhouse2010?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1955_battery_tray_66224-52a_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/animalhouse2010?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1956-1960_battery_tray_66224-52b_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack) https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/page20?t=1062720&page=20)) \\ |
| ===== 1961-1964 66224-52C ===== | ===== 1961-1964 66224-52C ===== | ||
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| ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, flathead1461, [[https://www.ebay.com/sch/flathead1461/m.html?item=284170342423&nordt=true&nma=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&si=erCzdk8rpr1SOK4bAqOvxy6IHKI%253D&_trksid=p2047675.l2562|Link to site:]] )) | ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, flathead1461, [[https://www.ebay.com/sch/flathead1461/m.html?item=284170342423&nordt=true&nma=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&si=erCzdk8rpr1SOK4bAqOvxy6IHKI%253D&_trksid=p2047675.l2562|Link to site:]] )) | ||
| {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1961-1964_xlh_battery_tray_pic2_by_flathead1461.jpg?direct&300|}} | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1961-1964_xlh_battery_tray_pic2_by_flathead1461.jpg?direct&300|}} | ||
| - | ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, flathead1461, [[https://www.ebay.com/sch/flathead1461/m.html?item=284170342423&nordt=true&nma=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&si=erCzdk8rpr1SOK4bAqOvxy6IHKI%253D&_trksid=p2047675.l2562|Link to site:]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1964_xlh_battery_tray_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4)) \\ | + | ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, flathead1461, [[https://www.ebay.com/sch/flathead1461/m.html?item=284170342423&nordt=true&nma=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&si=erCzdk8rpr1SOK4bAqOvxy6IHKI%253D&_trksid=p2047675.l2562|Link to site:]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1964_xlh_battery_tray_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/198705-magneto-sportster-s-1964-xlh-restoration-project/page4?t=2075542&page=4)) \\ |
| ====== 1965-1966 XLH Battery Tray / Parts ====== | ====== 1965-1966 XLH Battery Tray / Parts ====== | ||
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| 1965 marked the first use of a 12v charging system for Sportsters (XLH only). XLCH didn't have a battery until 1970. \\ | 1965 marked the first use of a 12v charging system for Sportsters (XLH only). XLCH didn't have a battery until 1970. \\ | ||
| - | The 65-66 battery tray (66223-65) was designed to hold two 6 volt dry charged batteries wired together to create 12v. ((Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020)) \\ | + | The 65-66 battery tray (66223-65) was designed to hold two 6 volt dry charged batteries wired together to create 12v. ((Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/201845-any-1965-1966-xlh-battery-tray-pics#post4511992)) \\ |
| The rear of the tray sits on the 4 bolt rear motor mount and mounts with (2) 3/8"x18x1-3/16" bolts (front 2 bolt holes in top of the mount). \\ | The rear of the tray sits on the 4 bolt rear motor mount and mounts with (2) 3/8"x18x1-3/16" bolts (front 2 bolt holes in top of the mount). \\ | ||
| There are two sides and a rear wall making up the tray. \\ | There are two sides and a rear wall making up the tray. \\ | ||
| The batteries are heavily padded, pad (66418-65) on each side wall, (66101-65) on the rear wall, (66100-65) under both batteries and (66102-65) between the batteries. \\ | The batteries are heavily padded, pad (66418-65) on each side wall, (66101-65) on the rear wall, (66100-65) under both batteries and (66102-65) between the batteries. \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic1_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic2_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic1_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/201845-any-1965-1966-xlh-battery-tray-pics#post4511992)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic2_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/201845-any-1965-1966-xlh-battery-tray-pics#post4511992)) \\ |
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic3_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic4_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic5_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic3_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/201845-any-1965-1966-xlh-battery-tray-pics#post4511992)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic4_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/201845-any-1965-1966-xlh-battery-tray-pics#post4511992)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic5_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/201845-any-1965-1966-xlh-battery-tray-pics#post4511992)) \\ |
| ====== 1967-1978 XLH Battery Tray / Parts ====== | ====== 1967-1978 XLH Battery Tray / Parts ====== | ||
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| The battery tray is mounted straight to the oil tank by the 3 holes on the back of the tray with (3) 5/16"-24 x 9/16 hex head screws. \\ | The battery tray is mounted straight to the oil tank by the 3 holes on the back of the tray with (3) 5/16"-24 x 9/16 hex head screws. \\ | ||
| Be careful to use the right length bolts so you don't punch thru the inside of the tank or crack the bracket welds on the tank. \\ | Be careful to use the right length bolts so you don't punch thru the inside of the tank or crack the bracket welds on the tank. \\ | ||
| - | From there, every mounting point (2 for the battery tray and 3 for the oil tank) to the frame/motor has rubber mount isolater studs (62563-65), 5 total. ((DirtyCory of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4080202#post4080202)) \\ | + | From there, every mounting point (2 for the battery tray and 3 for the oil tank) to the frame/motor has rubber mount isolater studs (62563-65), 5 total. ((DirtyCory of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/139872-side-mount-xlh-oil-tank-help-please#post2980739)) \\ |
| **Battery Carrier Support**: \\ | **Battery Carrier Support**: \\ | ||
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| The support bracket is mounted to the engine on the 2 holes in front of the rear motor mount with (2) 3/18"x16x3/4" hex head bolts (4713W) and lockwashers (7038). \\ | The support bracket is mounted to the engine on the 2 holes in front of the rear motor mount with (2) 3/18"x16x3/4" hex head bolts (4713W) and lockwashers (7038). \\ | ||
| The bracket hole in the middle for a grommet (11422) for cable / hose protection. \\ | The bracket hole in the middle for a grommet (11422) for cable / hose protection. \\ | ||
| - | The battery cable, solenoid to the starter motor, and the 3/8" ID return oil hose to the tank line runs through the hole. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1400314)) \\ | + | The battery cable, solenoid to the starter motor, and the 3/8" ID return oil hose to the tank line runs through the hole. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/131846-oil-line-routing?t=1400314)) \\ |
| **Carrier Front Mount**: \\ | **Carrier Front Mount**: \\ | ||
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| Battery Carrier Support. Click on a pic to enlarge: \\ | Battery Carrier Support. Click on a pic to enlarge: \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1967-1978_xlh_battery_tray_support_w_rubbermounts_by_tomscybershop.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1967-1978_xlh_battery_tray_support_mount_location_by_on_.....jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by on½.... of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2022017)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1967-1978_xlh_battery_tray_support_w_rubbermounts_by_tomscybershop.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1967-1978_xlh_battery_tray_support_mount_location_by_on_.....jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by on½.... of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/189608-oil-leak-near-solenoid-weird-bolt-underneath-it?t=2022017)) \\ |
| ===== Grounding the tray ===== | ===== Grounding the tray ===== | ||
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| If you're not sure, check for continuity between the two threaded ends with a multimeter before proceeding. \\ | If you're not sure, check for continuity between the two threaded ends with a multimeter before proceeding. \\ | ||
| - | The 3 terminal, 3 coil XLH regulator is mounted over 3 studs on the battery carrier. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?s=8bf2b3750d89be7e977e058968ab36e0&t=1417973&page=2)) \\ | + | The 3 terminal, 3 coil XLH regulator is mounted over 3 studs on the battery carrier. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/132498-grounding-voltage-regulator/page2?s=8bf2b3750d89be7e977e058968ab36e0&t=1417973&page=2)) \\ |
| The regulator rubber bushes have steel sleeves. The lower 2 regulator bushings have a ground plate that covers the top of the bushes/sleeves. \\ | The regulator rubber bushes have steel sleeves. The lower 2 regulator bushings have a ground plate that covers the top of the bushes/sleeves. \\ | ||
| These ground the regulator to the carrier thru the steel center sleeves. \\ | These ground the regulator to the carrier thru the steel center sleeves. \\ | ||
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| The ground can also be bolted to the regulator / relay mounting studs / bolts. See pics below. \\ | The ground can also be bolted to the regulator / relay mounting studs / bolts. See pics below. \\ | ||
| The ground strap was either (70165-58) on 67-69 XLH, (70169-70) on 70-78 XLCH, 70-77 XLH or (70183-78) on 1978 XLs. \\ | The ground strap was either (70165-58) on 67-69 XLH, (70169-70) on 70-78 XLCH, 70-77 XLH or (70183-78) on 1978 XLs. \\ | ||
| - | The routing and connection points of this wire changed between 74 and 75 models. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1993253)) \\ | + | The routing and connection points of this wire changed between 74 and 75 models. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/186413-earth-ground-wire-for-battery-tray?t=1993253)) \\ |
| 1967-E1968 XLH (with the factory relay kit, 71449-67) got a 2nd ground where the support bracket mounts to the front of the battery tray. \\ | 1967-E1968 XLH (with the factory relay kit, 71449-67) got a 2nd ground where the support bracket mounts to the front of the battery tray. \\ | ||
| - | There should be a short ground wire making the jump between both ends of the isolator (67-E68). ((randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1838788)) \\ | + | There should be a short ground wire making the jump between both ends of the isolator (67-E68). ((randy3934 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/171411-battery-tray-and-oil-tank-mount-its-not-plug-n-play?t=1838788)) \\ |
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1967-e1968_xlh_extra_battery_tray_ground_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1838788)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1967-e1968_xlh_extra_battery_tray_ground_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/171411-battery-tray-and-oil-tank-mount-its-not-plug-n-play?t=1838788)) \\ |
| Alternative grounding point for the tray. \\ | Alternative grounding point for the tray. \\ | ||
| {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic7_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic6_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic8_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic7_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic6_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic8_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
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| + | ===== Electricals mounted to tray ===== | ||
| + | The battery tray also serves as a mounting point for the voltage regulator, starter relay and main circuit breaker (depending on year model). \\ | ||
| + | Early to late carrier versions incorporate different mounting points for the starter relay and circuit breaker. \\ | ||
| + | The same 3 hole mount voltage regulator (74510-64) was used from 1967-1977. \\ | ||
| + | In 1978, the MoCo installed a 2 hole mount solid state regulator (74504-78). \\ | ||
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| + | 1967-E1968 XLH models did not have a factory mounted starter relay but had a kit with a mounting bracket to retrofit one. \\ | ||
| + | L1968-E1971 XLH models did not use a starter relay. \\ | ||
| + | L1971-1974 models mounted the relay (71455-67) on two lower 1/4" holes on the side panel below the voltage regulator. \\ | ||
| + | In 1975, a new style starter relay (71463-73A) was mounted under the front right corner of the rear battery tray frame rail. \\ | ||
| + | There is a squared area added to the inside corner of the tray with 2 1/4" mounting studs pointing down for the relay. \\ | ||
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| + | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1967-1977_xlh_style_voltage_regulator_by_badruchez.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Badruchez of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/123719-1976-sportster-starter-electrical-questions?t=1227876)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:l1967-e68_--_l1971-1974_xlh_starter_relay_location_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/199924-momentary-starter-switch-installation-question/page2?highlight=starter+relay#post4410585)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1975-1978_style_starter_relay_by_badruchez.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Badruchez of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/123719-1976-sportster-starter-electrical-questions?t=1227876)) \\ | ||
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| ===== 1967-1969 (66205-67) ===== | ===== 1967-1969 (66205-67) ===== | ||
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| Stock tail light assemblies were wired to a 2 point insulating terminal block (71561-67) on the frame. \\ | Stock tail light assemblies were wired to a 2 point insulating terminal block (71561-67) on the frame. \\ | ||
| The terminal block mounts to the left downtube by two attachment points below the regulator mounts. \\ | The terminal block mounts to the left downtube by two attachment points below the regulator mounts. \\ | ||
| - | It serves as the junction point so that the rear fender can be removed. ((Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2082309)) \\ | + | It serves as the junction point so that the rear fender can be removed. ((Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/204874-wiring-terminal-block-71561-67?t=2082309)) \\ |
| No wiring terminal provisions are on the -67 battery tray to mount tail/brake or turn lights. \\ | No wiring terminal provisions are on the -67 battery tray to mount tail/brake or turn lights. \\ | ||
| The wiring was a basic twist and shield operation in the rear with wires run up to the terminal board at the forks. \\ | The wiring was a basic twist and shield operation in the rear with wires run up to the terminal board at the forks. \\ | ||
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| {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic1_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic2_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic5_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic1_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic2_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic5_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM)) \\ | ||
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| + | The pic below is a -67A battery tray with the terminal block on the edge panel cut out to fit 1973-up frames with the added strut supports. \\ | ||
| + | The terminal edge is bent backwards which puts that portion into the left strut support. \\ | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1973_xlh_with_modified_battery_tray_at_rear_strut_by_ztatzau.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by ZTatZAU of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/204909-battery-trays#post4940824)) \\ | ||
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| ==== Attachments ==== | ==== Attachments ==== | ||
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| ===== 1967-1974 Upgrade (66205-67C) ===== | ===== 1967-1974 Upgrade (66205-67C) ===== | ||
| - | This battery tray was for parts order starting in 1975 for use on 67-74 XLH models. \\ | + | This battery tray was sold for parts order starting in 1975 for use on 67-74 XLH models replacing all previous versions. \\ |
| - | It has the squared corner with two studs hanging down and the two small holes at the bottom of regulator plate. \\ | + | |
| - | This allows the use of either the early or late style starter relay without alterations. \\ | + | |
| - | The regulator plate is in the same forward position as previous years. The 75 XLH has the plate moved farther toward the left end of the tray. \\ | + | |
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| - | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1967-1974_upgraded_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67c_pic1_by_boneyard_cycles.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Boneyard Cycles in Melbourne, FL)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1967-1974_upgraded_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67c_pic2_by_boneyard_cycles.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Boneyard Cycles in Melbourne, FL)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1967-1974_upgraded_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67c_pic3_by_boneyard_cycles.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Boneyard Cycles in Melbourne, FL)) \\ | + | |
| ===== 1975-1977 (66205-75) ===== | ===== 1975-1977 (66205-75) ===== | ||
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| 1970 marked the first use of a battery on the XLCH using battery tray (66208-70). There was a main circuit breaker between the battery and the ignition/light switch mounted under the battery tray. \\ | 1970 marked the first use of a battery on the XLCH using battery tray (66208-70). There was a main circuit breaker between the battery and the ignition/light switch mounted under the battery tray. \\ | ||
| - | Made for battery (Yuasa model# 12n7-4A) 5.31x3x5.25. ((timberjack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1513044)) \\ | + | Made for battery (Yuasa model# 12n7-4A) 5.31x3x5.25. ((timberjack of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/139455-battery-size?t=1513044)) \\ |
| On E1973 models, the MoCo deleted the circuit breaker and in L1973 they added a 20 gauge fuse wire for the main circuit. [[techtalk:ih:elec02#fuse_wire|Click Here]] to read more about the fuse wire in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | On E1973 models, the MoCo deleted the circuit breaker and in L1973 they added a 20 gauge fuse wire for the main circuit. [[techtalk:ih:elec02#fuse_wire|Click Here]] to read more about the fuse wire in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
| Also [[techtalk:miscres:miscres05|Click Here]] to go to the Service Bulletin page of the Sportsterpedia to download TSB# 659. \\ | Also [[techtalk:miscres:miscres05|Click Here]] to go to the Service Bulletin page of the Sportsterpedia to download TSB# 659. \\ | ||
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| 1970-1972 tray (66208-70) has a welded bracket on bottom of tray to mount the main circuit breaker. 1973-1978 (66236-73) does not have that bracket. \\ | 1970-1972 tray (66208-70) has a welded bracket on bottom of tray to mount the main circuit breaker. 1973-1978 (66236-73) does not have that bracket. \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1970-1972_xlch_circuit_breaker_location_pic2_by_tomscybershop.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1970-1972_main_circuit_breaker_location_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2078550)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1973-1978_xlch_battery_tray_by_cincinnatikid.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by CincinnatiKid of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1821477&page=5)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1970-1972_xlch_circuit_breaker_location_pic2_by_tomscybershop.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1970-1972_main_circuit_breaker_location_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/201479-1970-sportster-overload?t=2078550)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1973-1978_xlch_battery_tray_by_cincinnatikid.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by CincinnatiKid of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/169764-74-xlch-a-revival/page5?t=1821477&page=5)) \\ |
| ====== 1979-1981 Sportster Battery Tray / Parts ====== | ====== 1979-1981 Sportster Battery Tray / Parts ====== | ||
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| You can try and cut some pieces of rubber or wood trim to shim it until you can purchase the bracket or make one. \\ | You can try and cut some pieces of rubber or wood trim to shim it until you can purchase the bracket or make one. \\ | ||
| - | {{techtalk:ih:elec:1980_sportster_w_battery_bracket_missing_by_marine_hm.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by marine hm of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1539788)) \\ | + | |1980-1981 XL-XLS Oil Tank Bracket 66279-80 ((photo courtesy of Stripped Down Cycles [[https://www.ebay.com/str/strippeddowncycles?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563|Link to Ebay Store:]] ))|Possible temp fix for missing bracket ((photo by marine hm of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/142113-battery-bouncing-around-in-tray?t=1539788))| |
| + | |{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1980-1981_xl-xls_oil_tank_bracket_66279-80_by_stripped_down_cycles.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ih:elec:1980_sportster_w_battery_bracket_missing_by_marine_hm.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | Original Bracket for 80-81 Sportsters: \\ | + | Original Bracket for 80-81 Sportsters installed: \\ |
| - | {{techtalk:ih:elec:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic1_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=924613)) {{techtalk:ih:elec:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic2_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=924613)) {{techtalk:ih:elec:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic3_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=924613)) \\ | + | {{techtalk:ih:elec:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic1_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/104459-1981-battery-box?t=924613)) {{techtalk:ih:elec:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic2_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/104459-1981-battery-box?t=924613)) {{techtalk:ih:elec:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic3_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/104459-1981-battery-box?t=924613)) \\ |
| ====== 1982-1993 Sportster Battery Trays / Parts ====== | ====== 1982-1993 Sportster Battery Trays / Parts ====== | ||
