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| ====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04J ====== | ====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04J ====== | ||
| ====== Pics and Information on 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 ===== | ===== 1979 Sportster Oil Tank ===== | ||
| Click on a pic to enlarge: \\ | Click on a pic to enlarge: \\ | ||
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| Capacity: It's not clear what the actual oil amount is for the tank. Technically is a 3 quart 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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| - | 1979 owner's manual 99466-79A page 6: oil tank = 3 quarts \\ | + | 1979 owner's manual 99466-79A page 6: oil tank = 3 quarts ((DDDDylan of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/157939-1979-oil-tank-fit-1980-xlh#post3354418)) \\ |
| 1979 service manual 99484-79 page 1-1: oil tank = 4 quarts \\ | 1979 service manual 99484-79 page 1-1: oil tank = 4 quarts \\ | ||
| 1979 service manual 99484-79 page 3-2: "...oil tank capacity is 3-3/4 quarts \\ | 1979 service manual 99484-79 page 3-2: "...oil tank capacity is 3-3/4 quarts \\ | ||
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| Actual capacity of my 1979 including filter change when bike is sitting nearly level: \\ | Actual capacity of my 1979 including filter change when bike is sitting nearly level: \\ | ||
| Two quarts, start engine, shut her off, then add maybe ~8 more ounces to get to the top of the fill line. \\ | Two quarts, start engine, shut her off, then add maybe ~8 more ounces to get to the top of the fill line. \\ | ||
| - | I can add more if it is on the side stand, but obviously that's a good way to make it over flow when I stand the bike up straight. ((DDDDylan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4603452#post4603452)) \\ </blockquote> | + | I can add more if it is on the side stand, but obviously that's a good way to make it over flow when I stand the bike up straight. \\ </blockquote> |
| - | + | 1979 XL-1000/XLCH-1000 owners manual (99466-79) states oil capacity at 8 quarts. ((Hippysmack)) \\ | |
| - | The 1979 XL/XLCH owners manual (99466-79) shows a pic of a sight tube on the left side of the bike on the front edge of the oil tank. \\ | + | It also shows a pic of a sight tube on the left side of the bike on the front edge of the oil tank. \\ |
| 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. \\ | 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. \\ | ||
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| **Oil Tank Cover Mounting Brackets on the Frame**: \\ | **Oil Tank Cover Mounting Brackets on the Frame**: \\ | ||
| The 80-81 frame will not take the 79 cover. \\ | The 80-81 frame will not take the 79 cover. \\ | ||
| - | The 79 frame has welded on tabs for that cover (third pic below) , and a welded in place nut for the bottom mounting bolt, that the 80 frame does not have. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=69284)) \\ | + | The 79 frame has welded on tabs for that cover (third pic below) , and a welded in place nut for the bottom mounting bolt, that the 80 frame does not have. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/35891-1979-xls-battery-cover?threadid=69284)) \\ |
| - | {{: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_by_chevy57harley79.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by chevy57harley79 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-project/10589-1979-ironhead-ground-up-restoration/page2?t=16847&page=2)) \\ |
| - | {{: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)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic3_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-1957-1985/148916-ugly-1980-battery-oil-tank-cover-alternative-idea?t=1616499)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic1_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-1957-1985/148916-ugly-1980-battery-oil-tank-cover-alternative-idea?t=1616499)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic2 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-1957-1985/148916-ugly-1980-battery-oil-tank-cover-alternative-idea?t=1616499)) \\ |
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| ==== 80-81 Cover ==== | ==== 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)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980_oil_tank_cover_by_harry.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Harry of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/152844-1980-battery-cover?t=1646316)) \\ |
| - | ==== Battery Bracket ==== | + | ===== Tank / Frame Compatibility ===== |
| - | The battery sits on the tray that is welded to the oil tank. \\ | + | 79-81 tanks are 15" between the hole centers. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/80373-tank-options/page2?t=587574&page=2)) \\ |
| - | Bracket (66279-80) is what bolts to the extra mounting tab welded to the top front side of the 80-81 tanks. \\ | + | |
| - | If this bracket is missing, the battery will need to be strapped and possible shimmed from underneath. \\ | + | |
| - | 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:oil: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)) \\ | + | Oil tank mounting tabs on 1979 frame: \\ |
| - | + | {{:techtalk:ih:body:1979_frame_-_seat_area_pic1_by_ladysweettea.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by LadySweetTea of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/144379-78-vs-79-seats?t=1565437)) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1979_frame_-_seat_area_pic2_by_ladysweettea.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by LadySweetTea of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/144379-78-vs-79-seats?t=1565437)) | |
| - | Original Bracket for 80-81 Sportsters: \\ | + | |
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:oil: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:oil: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:oil: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)) \\ | + | |
| - | ===== Tank / Frame Compatibility ===== | + | |
| - | 79-81 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 1980-1981 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: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. \\ | Here is a mock-up of a 79 tank in an 80 frame. \\ | ||
