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hippysmack [1979 Sportster Oil Tank]
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hippysmack [Tank / Frame Compatibility]
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 ====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04J ======
-====== Pics of Stock 1979-1981 Sportster Oil Tanks ======
+====== Pics and Information on 1979-1981 Sportster Oil Tanks ======
-Click on a pic to enlarge: \\
+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]] \\
+Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
 ===== 1979 Sportster Oil Tank =====
 Click on a pic to enlarge: \\
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 The oil filler neck is shorter than the -80 tank and is hidden behind a removable cover which also hides the battery. \\
 The frame has welded on hooks to attach the cover up top with a screw on the bottom into the frame. \\
-The left side is exposed without a cover and has a "Made in USA" transfer emblem in the center. \\
+The left side is exposed without a cover and had a "Made in USA" transfer emblem in the center. \\
-It's not clear what the actual oil amount is for the tank. \\
+Capacity: It's not clear what the actual oil amount is for the tank. Technically is a 3 quart tank. \\
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 owner's manual 99466-79A page 6: oil tank = 3 quarts \\
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 But that is actually standard equipment for the 77-78 XLCR. The 79 frame is not the same as the XLCR frame although similar in production. \\
-{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic4_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic5_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) \\
+Colors: \\
+-79 - Prime \\
+-79DH - Vivid Black \\
+-79EN - Concord Blue \\
+-79EP - Chestnut Brown \\
+{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic5_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic4_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) \\
 {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic1_by_iron_mike.jpg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM))
 {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic2_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic3_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) \\
-==== Cover ====
+==== 79 Cover ====
 **Oil Tank Cover Mounting Brackets on the Frame**: \\
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 {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_by_chevy57harley79.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by chevy57harley79 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16847&page=2)) \\
-{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic1_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1616499)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic2_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1616499)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic3_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1616499)) \\
+{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic3_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1616499)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic1_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1616499)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic2 by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1616499)) \\
+\\
 ===== 1980-1981 Sportster Oil Tank =====
 Triangle shaped side, battery box built into it. The drain plug (704) on is on the left side of the bike at the bottom. \\
 There is an extra mounting tab welded to the top inner side of the tank in front of the vent nipple. \\
-An "L" shaped bracket (66279-80) is attached there that is slightly curved on the end with a pad under it as a hold down point for one end of the battery strap. \\
+An "L" shaped bracket (66279-80) is attached there that is slightly curved on the end with a pad under it as a hold down point for battery. \\
-The left side is exposed without a cover and has a "Made in USA" transfer emblem in the center. \\
+The left side is exposed without a cover and had a "Made in USA" transfer emblem in the center. \\
 The oil filler spout is higher up on the 80-81 than the 79 tank and the right side cover (66601-80) has a molded cutout to go over the spout and also exposes the battery. \\
 You can check oil level and fill the tank without removing the cover.
+Capacity: 4 quarts \\
+Color: \\
+-80 - Wrinkle Black \\
+{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic1_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) ))
+{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic2_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) )) \\
+{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic3_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) ))
+{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic4_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) ))
+{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic5_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) )) \\
+==== 80-81 Cover ====
 {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980_oil_tank_cover_by_harry.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Harry of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1646316)) \\
 ===== Tank / Frame Compatibility =====
 -81 tanks are 15" between the hole centers. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=587574&page=2)) \\
-Mounting tabs repaired on a 1980 frame: \\
+Oil tank mounting tabs on 1979 frame: \\
-{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980_frame_mounts_for_oil_tank_by_xjpilot.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by XJPilot of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1746605)) \\
+{{:techtalk:ih:body:1979_frame_-_seat_area_pic1_by_ladysweettea.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by LadySweetTea of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1565437)) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1979_frame_-_seat_area_pic2_by_ladysweettea.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by LadySweetTea of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1565437))
+Oil tank mounting tabs on 1980-1981 frame: \\
+{{: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]] )) \\
 Here is a mock-up of a 79 tank in an 80 frame. \\

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