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techtalk:ih:oil04j [2021/05/03 07:17]
hippysmack [Tank / Frame Compatibility]
techtalk:ih:oil04j [2024/01/01 21:09] (current)
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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)) \\
  
 ===== Tank / Frame Compatibility ===== ===== 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)) \\+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)) \\
  
 Oil tank mounting tabs on 1979 frame: \\ 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 ​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))+{{:​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))
  
 Oil tank mounting tabs on 1980-1981 frame: \\ Oil tank mounting tabs on 1980-1981 frame: \\