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techtalk:evo:oil04k [2021/04/01 20:50] – [How to Distinguish Between 1983-2001 Oil Tanks at a Glance] hippysmacktechtalk:evo:oil04k [2022/03/10 19:36] (current) – [How to Distinguish Between 1982-2001 Oil Tanks at a Glance] hippysmack
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 ====== EVO: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04K ====== ====== EVO: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04K ======
-====== How to Distinguish Between 1983-2001 Oil Tanks at a Glance ====== +====== How to Distinguish Between 1982-2003 Oil Tanks at a Glance ======
-Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\+
  
 If you need a replacement or upgraded oil tank, it's good to know which one is which before you buy one. \\ If you need a replacement or upgraded oil tank, it's good to know which one is which before you buy one. \\
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 Below are the known //changes on the __rear__ of oil tanks// from 1983-2001. \\ Below are the known //changes on the __rear__ of oil tanks// from 1983-2001. \\
 +See this page [[techtalk:ih:oil04m|1982-1993 Sportster Retrofit Oil Tank Kit (except XR-1000)]] in the Sportsterpedia for 82-93 oil tank upgrades. \\ 
  
-**1983-1993 oil tank**: +  * **1982 oil tank**: 
-  * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box. +    * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box. 
-  * Uses the 2-hole battery box with the welded 1/2" nipple under it. +    * Uses the 2-hole battery box with no welded 1/2" nipple under it. \\ The nipple is a drain hose plug and this tank has a drain plug screwed under the bottom of it. 
-  * 4 oil line fittings +    * 3 oil line fittings 
-  * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank. +    * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank. 
-  * Curved rear contour.+    * Curved rear contour. 
 +    * There is no wiring bracket welded to the top. 
 +  * **1983-1993 oil tank**: 
 +    * Looks almost identical to the 82 oil tank. 
 +    * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box. 
 +    * Uses the 2-hole battery box with the welded 1/2" nipple under it. The nipple is to terminate the drain plug
 +    * 4 oil line fittings 
 +    * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank
 +    * Curved rear contour. 
 +    * There is no wiring bracket welded to the top
 +  * **1994-1996 oil tank**: 
 +    * Wider front bracket for mounting the battery box. \\ Bracket has arms welded to the tank extending to the two front tank to frame rubber mount holes. 
 +    * One piece rear bracket with 2 mounting holes for battery tray. Uses the 3-hole battery box. 
 +    * Only has 3 oil line fittings near on the bottom of the tank. 
 +    * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 82-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94. 
 +    * Curved rear contour
 +    * Has a thin bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank for a wire holder. 
 +    * Can be used on 82-93 models paired with the 3 hole battery tray. However, the feed/drain hose may be a tight fit against the frame. 
 +  * **1997-1999 oil tank**: 
 +    * Looks basically the same as the 94-96 oil tank. 
 +    * Wide front bracket for mounting the battery box. \\ Bracket has arms welded to the tank extending to the two front tank to frame rubber mount holes. 
 +    * One piece rear bracket with 2 mounting holes for battery tray. Uses the 3-hole battery box with rubber bumpers on the back wall. 
 +    * 3 oil line fittings on or near the bottom of the tank. 
 +    * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 82-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94. 
 +    * Curved rear contour. 
 +    * Feed/drain hose is curved toward the front to give more clearance between the hose and frame. 
 +    * Has a wider bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models. 
 +    * Can be used on 82-93 models paired with the 3 hole battery tray. 
 +  * **1994-1999 updated oil tank**: 
 +    * New version oil tank for 94-99 models (and 82-93 models with the addition of the 94-up, 3 hole battery tray) 
 +    * It's basically the same as the 2000-2003 oil tank with an added threaded hole in the back for the 83-93 starter relay. 
 +    * Requires the 3 hole battery tray. 
 +    * Boxed rear panel design for added strength and less flex with a boxed rear contour. 
 +    * The front battery tray mount was redesigned with a standalone welded bracket (wider base than on 83-93 tanks). 
 +    * Rear battery tray mounts are standalone welded studs with female threads. 
 +    * Has the wide bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models. 
 +  * **2000-2003 oil tank**: 
 +    * The threaded hole for the 82-93 starter relay was deleted. 
 +    * Requires the 3 hole battery tray. 
 +    * Boxed rear panel design for added strength and less flex with a boxed rear contour. 
 +    * The front battery tray mount was redesigned with a standalone welded bracket (wider base than on 83-93 tanks). 
 +    * Rear battery tray mounts are standalone welded studs with female threads. 
 +    * Using this tank on pre-94 models also requires alternate location for starter relay. 
 +    * Has a wide bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models.
  
-**1994-1996 oil tank**: +Pics of battery trays: \\ 
-  * Wider front bracket for mounting the battery box. \\ Bracket has arms welded to the tank extending to the two front tank to frame rubber mount holes. +  * [[techtalk:ih:elec02m|Click here]] to see pics and info on Ironhead battery trays
-  * One piece rear bracket with 2 mounting holes for battery tray. Uses the 3-hole battery box+  * [[techtalk:evo:elec02m|Click Here]] to see pics and information on Evo battery trays.
-  * Only has 3 oil line fittings near on the bottom of the tank. +
-  * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 83-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94. +
-  * Curved rear contour.+
  
-**1997-1999 oil tank**: +**Pics of the rear defining characteristics of the tanks**. \\ 
-  * Looks basically the same as the 94-96 oil tank. +Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
-  Wide front bracket for mounting the battery box. \\ Bracket has arms welded to the tank extending to the two front tank to frame rubber mount holes. +
-  * One piece rear bracket with 2 mounting holes for battery tray. Uses the 3-hole battery box with rubber bumpers on the back wall. +
-  * 3 oil line fittings on or near the bottom of the tank. +
-  * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 83-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94. +
-  * Curved rear contour. +
-  * Feed/drain hose is curved toward the front to give more clearance between the hose and frame.+
  
-{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1983-1993_sportster_oil_tank_pic6_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:evo:oil:1994-1996_sportster_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:1982_sportster_oil_tank_pic3.png?direct&300|}} ((1982 Sportster Oil Tank (used with permission) )) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1983-1993_sportster_oil_tank_pic6_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:evo:oil:1994-1996_sportster_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:evo:oil:1997-1999_sportster_oil_tank_62475-97_pic3_by_usedcycleparts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, usedcycleparts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/usedcyclepart?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1999_sportster_oil_tank_-_newer_version_pic3_by_carmacv.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, carmacv. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/carmaccycles?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:2000-2003_sportster_oil_tank_pic6_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:evo:oil:1997-1999_sportster_oil_tank_62475-97_pic3_by_usedcycleparts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, usedcycleparts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/usedcyclepart?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1999_sportster_oil_tank_-_newer_version_pic3_by_carmacv.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, carmacv. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/carmaccycles?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:2000-2003_sportster_oil_tank_pic6_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:]] )) \\
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 +**Pics of the wiring bracket welded to the top of the tank models near the rear (94-03 models only)**. \\
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 +{{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1996_sportster_oil_tank_pic2_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:]] )) \\
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 +{{:techtalk:evo:oil:1997-1999_sportster_oil_tank_62475-97_pic2_by_usedcycleparts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, usedcycleparts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/usedcyclepart?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1999_sportster_oil_tank_-_newer_version_pic2_by_carmacv.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, carmacv. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/carmaccycles?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  {{:techtalk:evo:oil:2000-2003_sportster_oil_tank_pic2_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:]] )) \\
  
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