[[:techtalk:menu|{{ :techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]] ====== IH: Body Parts - Sub-01N ====== ====== 1982 XL, XLS Sportster Frame Pics ====== [[sportster_history:99xx-01a|Click Here]] to reference Sportster VIN Information in the History section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ Click on any pic to enlarge: \\ 1982-up frames are still basically the same design till 2003. \\ * The first generation oil tank (82-93) had crack prone welded brackets which can be remedied by upgrading the tank. \\ [[techtalk:ih:oil04|Click Here]] to see more on Ironhead oil tanks in the Sportsterpedia, including the upgrade oil tank for 82-93 models. The battery tray is different also. \\ * The front motor mounts changed in 82. * The 82 rear motor mount is offset 13/32" to the left of the position for pre-82 engines and shifts the motor to the left. ((billeuze of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/124597-broken-frame?t=1243668)) ((billeuze of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/87123-shovester-build-begins?t=682824)) * The steering head is completely different, 82-up takes a 1" stem. * The rear fender struts are completely different. * Chain guard is different. This frame (part# 47265-81) is OEM for 1982 Sportster 1000cc engines. \\ {{:techtalk:ih:body:1982_sportster_frame_47265-81_pic1.jpg?direct&400|}} ((pic used by permission)) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1982_sportster_frame_47265-81_pic2.jpg?direct&400|}} ((pic used by permission)) \\ {{:techtalk:ih:body:1982_sportster_frame_47265-81_pic3.jpg?direct&400|}} ((pic used by permission)) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1982_sportster_frame_47265-81_pic4.jpg?direct&400|}} ((pic used by permission)) \\ {{:techtalk:ih:body:1982_sportster_frame_47265-81_pic5.jpg?direct&400|}} ((pic used by permission)) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1982_sportster_frame_47265-81_pic6.jpg?direct&400|}} ((pic used by permission)) \\ {{:techtalk:ih:body:1982_sportster_frame_47265-81_pic7.jpg?direct&400|}} ((pic used by permission)) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1982_sportster_frame_47265-81_pic8.jpg?direct&400|}} ((pic used by permission)) \\ \\ [[:techtalk:menu|{{:techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]]