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| | ====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04F ====== |
| | ====== Pics and Information on 1958-1965 XLCH "Horseshoe" Oil Tanks ====== |
| | See also in the Sportsterpedia; \\ |
| | ….. *[[techtalk:ih:oil04#oil_line_routing|1957-1985 Oil Line Routing]] \\ |
| | ….. *[[techtalk:ih:elec02m#pics_and_information_on_stock_ih_battery_trays_and_parts|Pics and Information on stock IH Battery Trays and Parts]] \\ |
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| | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ |
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| | The 2 shiny ones below are 62-65 NOS tanks. Note that one has a notch in front mount bracket. A mistake? \\ |
| | The chrome one is also 62-65. \\ The 4-fitting tank is 58-61. It has the full rear weldment. \\ |
| | Note the bent supply fitting on the chrome tank. It's like this because of overtightening the drain plug. \\ |
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| | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1958-1965_xlch_oil_tanks_pic1_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/page7#post2374478)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1958-1965_xlch_oil_tanks_pic2_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/page7#post2374478)) \\ |
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| | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1958-1965_xlch_oil_tanks_pic3_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/page7#post2374478)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1958-1965_xlch_oil_tanks_pic4_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/page7#post2374478)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1958-1965_xlch_oil_tanks_pic5_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/page7#post2374478)) \\ |
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| | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1958-1965_xlch_oil_tanks_pic6_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/page7#post2374478)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1958-1965_xlch_oil_tanks_pic7_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/page7#post2374478)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1958-1965_xlch_oil_tanks_pic8_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/page7#post2374478)) \\ |
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| | ===== 58-61 Tanks ===== |
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| | |1958-1961 Horseshoe Tank ((photo by murph1068 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/181246-horseshoe-oil-tank?t=1950877))| |
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| | ===== 62-65 Tanks ===== |
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| | |1962-1965 Horseshoe Tank ((photo by murph1068 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/181246-horseshoe-oil-tank?t=1950877))| |
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| | ====== Pics of Aftermarket Horseshoe Tanks ====== |
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| | Aftermarket horseshoe tank (no drain): ((photos by CanadianTux of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/127716-need-a-little-help-on-oil-line-routing-please/page2?t=1313106&page=2)) ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/127716-need-a-little-help-on-oil-line-routing-please/page3?t=1313106&page=3)) \\ |
| | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:horseshoe_tank_2_by_canadiantux_-_as_annotated.jpg?direct&263|}} {{:techtalk:ih:oil:horseshoe_tank_3_by_canadiantux.jpg?direct&197|}} {{:techtalk:ih:oil:horseshoe_tank_1_by_canadiantux_-_as_annotated.jpg?direct&197|}} \\ |
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| | ====== Installing a Horseshoe Oil Tank on 66-69 XLCH Frames ====== |
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| | Here is a 1966 XLCH frame with a horseshoe tank installed. 65-69 XLCH frames have the boss under the right seat casting for a regulator mount. \\ |
| | The holes are drilled and tapped on 65 XLCH only but the boss stays thru 69 on XLCH frames. \\ |
| | The holes can be drilled and tapped for the 65 CH regulator bracket to mount there. \\ |
| | The 66 frame would be factory fitted with an angled bracket under the seat casting for a lunchbox oil tank. \\ |
| | With that bracket removed, the regulator can be mounted on the boss there. \\ |
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| | 66-69 XLCH frames have two tabs welded on the back side of the left seat post to mount the regulator. \\ |
| | These brackets, according to the pics below, DO NOT have to be removed in order to mount a horseshoe oil tank to the 66-69 CH frame. \\ |
| | You can see those two brackets in the second pic below on the left post with a horseshoe tank installed. \\ |
| | You'll need the horseshoe oil tank brackets to mount to the engine as well, front (62555-53) and rear (62552-52). \\ |
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| | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:horseshoe_tank_on_1966_frame_pic1_by_coelcanth.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by coelacanth of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/173654-another-1965-xlch-what-do-you-think?t=1863184)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:horseshoe_tank_on_1966_frame_pic2_by_coelcanth.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by coelacanth of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/173654-another-1965-xlch-what-do-you-think?t=1863184)) \\ |
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