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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. \\ [[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. \\ This frame (part# 47265-81) is OEM for 1982 Sportster 1000cc engines. \\