Click Here to reference Sportster VIN Information in the History section of the Sportsterpedia.

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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.
  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. ^{1) 2)}
• 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.

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