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| ====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04E ====== | ====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04E ====== | ||
| - | ====== Stock 1957-1978 XL, XLH "Kidney" Oil Tanks ====== | + | ====== Pics and Information on 1957-1978 XL, XLH "Kidney" Oil Tanks ====== |
| - | \\ | + | See also in the Sportsterpedia; \\ |
| + | ….. *[[techtalk:ih:oil04#oil_line_routing|57-85 Oil Line Routing]] \\ | ||
| + | ….. *[[techtalk:ih:elec02m#pics_and_information_on_stock_ih_battery_trays_and_parts|Pics and Information on stock IH Battery Trays and Parts]] \\ | ||
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| + | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | ||
| ====== 1957-1966 ====== | ====== 1957-1966 ====== | ||
| 1957-1966 tanks had a separate bracket (47371-52) to attach it to the frame. \\ | 1957-1966 tanks had a separate bracket (47371-52) to attach it to the frame. \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic1_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic2_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic1_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&200|}} ((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)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic2_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&200|}} ((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)) \\ |
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic3_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic4_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic5_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_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-1957-1985/198705-magneto-sportster-s-1964-xlh-restoration-project/page4?t=2075542&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_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-1957-1985/198705-magneto-sportster-s-1964-xlh-restoration-project/page4?t=2075542&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_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-1957-1985/198705-magneto-sportster-s-1964-xlh-restoration-project/page4?t=2075542&page=4)) \\ |
| - | ====== 1966-1978 ====== | + | ====== 1967-1978 ====== |
| From 1967-1978, the bracket was spot welded to the tank. \\ | From 1967-1978, the bracket was spot welded to the tank. \\ | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:ironhead_xlh_oil_tank_pic1_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:ih:oil:ironhead_xlh_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:]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:ironhead_xlh_oil_tank_pic5_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:ih:oil:ironhead_xlh_oil_tank_pic8_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:]] )) \\ | ||
| ====== Oil Cap ====== | ====== Oil Cap ====== | ||
| - | There have been negative comments about in-tank oil filters in the past, but these all refer to an old, original "horse hair" filter. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) \\ | + | There have been negative comments about in-tank oil filters in the past, but these all refer to an old, original "horse hair" filter. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195757-in-tank-oil-filter?t=2072162)) \\ |
| The modern replacements are very good indeed. \\ | The modern replacements are very good indeed. \\ | ||
| - | But you'll need to shorten your dipstick to use the newer in-tank filters unless you find a "Horsehair" type. ((Popgadget of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) \\ | + | But you'll need to shorten your dipstick to use the newer in-tank filters unless you find a "Horsehair" type. ((Popgadget of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195757-in-tank-oil-filter?t=2072162)) \\ |
| The newer pleated paper ones are a better choice though. \\ | The newer pleated paper ones are a better choice though. \\ | ||
| See the example below of shortening the dipstick. \\ | See the example below of shortening the dipstick. \\ | ||
| - | | Uncut dipstick. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) | After cutting. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) | Roll pin goes thru the "top" (smaller) hole. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) | | + | | Uncut dipstick. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195757-in-tank-oil-filter?t=2072162)) | After cutting. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195757-in-tank-oil-filter?t=2072162)) | Roll pin goes thru the "top" (smaller) hole. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195757-in-tank-oil-filter?t=2072162)) | |
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