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====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04J ====== | ====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04J ====== | ||
- | ====== Pics of Stock 1979-1981 Sportster Oil Tanks ====== | + | ====== Pics and Information on 1979-1981 Sportster Oil Tanks ====== |
- | Click on a pic to enlarge: \\ | + | See also in the Sportsterpedia; \\ |
+ | ….. *[[techtalk:ih:oil04#oil_line_routing|57-85 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]] \\ | ||
+ | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | ||
===== 1979 Sportster Oil Tank ===== | ===== 1979 Sportster Oil Tank ===== | ||
Click on a pic to enlarge: \\ | Click on a pic to enlarge: \\ | ||
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The oil filler neck is shorter than the -80 tank and is hidden behind a removable cover which also hides the battery. \\ | The oil filler neck is shorter than the -80 tank and is hidden behind a removable cover which also hides the battery. \\ | ||
The frame has welded on hooks to attach the cover up top with a screw on the bottom into the frame. \\ | The frame has welded on hooks to attach the cover up top with a screw on the bottom into the frame. \\ | ||
- | The left side is exposed without a cover and has a "Made in USA" transfer emblem in the center. \\ | + | The left side is exposed without a cover and had a "Made in USA" transfer emblem in the center. \\ |
- | Capacity: It's not clear what the actual oil amount is for the tank. \\ | + | Capacity: It's not clear what the actual oil amount is for the tank. Technically is a 3 quart tank. \\ |
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- | 1979 owner's manual 99466-79A page 6: oil tank = 3 quarts \\ | + | 1979 owner's manual 99466-79A page 6: oil tank = 3 quarts ((DDDDylan of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/157939-1979-oil-tank-fit-1980-xlh#post3354418)) \\ |
1979 service manual 99484-79 page 1-1: oil tank = 4 quarts \\ | 1979 service manual 99484-79 page 1-1: oil tank = 4 quarts \\ | ||
1979 service manual 99484-79 page 3-2: "...oil tank capacity is 3-3/4 quarts \\ | 1979 service manual 99484-79 page 3-2: "...oil tank capacity is 3-3/4 quarts \\ | ||
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Actual capacity of my 1979 including filter change when bike is sitting nearly level: \\ | Actual capacity of my 1979 including filter change when bike is sitting nearly level: \\ | ||
Two quarts, start engine, shut her off, then add maybe ~8 more ounces to get to the top of the fill line. \\ | Two quarts, start engine, shut her off, then add maybe ~8 more ounces to get to the top of the fill line. \\ | ||
- | I can add more if it is on the side stand, but obviously that's a good way to make it over flow when I stand the bike up straight. ((DDDDylan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4603452#post4603452)) \\ </blockquote> | + | I can add more if it is on the side stand, but obviously that's a good way to make it over flow when I stand the bike up straight. \\ </blockquote> |
- | + | 1979 XL-1000/XLCH-1000 owners manual (99466-79) states oil capacity at 8 quarts. ((Hippysmack)) \\ | |
- | The 1979 XL/XLCH owners manual (99466-79) shows a pic of a sight tube on the left side of the bike on the front edge of the oil tank. \\ | + | It also shows a pic of a sight tube on the left side of the bike on the front edge of the oil tank. \\ |
But that is actually standard equipment for the 77-78 XLCR. The 79 frame is not the same as the XLCR frame although similar in production. \\ | But that is actually standard equipment for the 77-78 XLCR. The 79 frame is not the same as the XLCR frame although similar in production. \\ | ||
- | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic4_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic5_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) \\ | + | Colors: \\ |
+ | 62449-79 - Prime \\ | ||
+ | 62450-79DH - Vivid Black \\ | ||
+ | 62450-79EN - Concord Blue \\ | ||
+ | 62450-79EP - Chestnut Brown \\ | ||
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+ | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic5_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic4_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) \\ | ||
{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic1_by_iron_mike.jpg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic1_by_iron_mike.jpg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) | ||
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**Oil Tank Cover Mounting Brackets on the Frame**: \\ | **Oil Tank Cover Mounting Brackets on the Frame**: \\ | ||
The 80-81 frame will not take the 79 cover. \\ | The 80-81 frame will not take the 79 cover. \\ | ||
- | The 79 frame has welded on tabs for that cover (third pic below) , and a welded in place nut for the bottom mounting bolt, that the 80 frame does not have. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=69284)) \\ | + | The 79 frame has welded on tabs for that cover (third pic below) , and a welded in place nut for the bottom mounting bolt, that the 80 frame does not have. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/35891-1979-xls-battery-cover?threadid=69284)) \\ |
- | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_by_chevy57harley79.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by chevy57harley79 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16847&page=2)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_by_chevy57harley79.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by chevy57harley79 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-project/10589-1979-ironhead-ground-up-restoration/page2?t=16847&page=2)) \\ |
- | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic1_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1616499)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic2_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1616499)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic3_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1616499)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic3_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/148916-ugly-1980-battery-oil-tank-cover-alternative-idea?t=1616499)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic1_by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/148916-ugly-1980-battery-oil-tank-cover-alternative-idea?t=1616499)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_oil_tank_cover_mounts_pic2 by_randy3934.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/148916-ugly-1980-battery-oil-tank-cover-alternative-idea?t=1616499)) \\ |
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===== 1980-1981 Sportster Oil Tank ===== | ===== 1980-1981 Sportster Oil Tank ===== | ||
Triangle shaped side, battery box built into it. The drain plug (704) on is on the left side of the bike at the bottom. \\ | Triangle shaped side, battery box built into it. The drain plug (704) on is on the left side of the bike at the bottom. \\ | ||
There is an extra mounting tab welded to the top inner side of the tank in front of the vent nipple. \\ | There is an extra mounting tab welded to the top inner side of the tank in front of the vent nipple. \\ | ||
- | An "L" shaped bracket (66279-80) is attached there that is slightly curved on the end with a pad under it as a hold down point for one end of the battery strap. \\ | + | An "L" shaped bracket (66279-80) is attached there that is slightly curved on the end with a pad under it as a hold down point for battery. \\ |
- | The left side is exposed without a cover and has a "Made in USA" transfer emblem in the center. \\ | + | The left side is exposed without a cover and had a "Made in USA" transfer emblem in the center. \\ |
The oil filler spout is higher up on the 80-81 than the 79 tank and the right side cover (66601-80) has a molded cutout to go over the spout and also exposes the battery. \\ | The oil filler spout is higher up on the 80-81 than the 79 tank and the right side cover (66601-80) has a molded cutout to go over the spout and also exposes the battery. \\ | ||
You can check oil level and fill the tank without removing the cover. | You can check oil level and fill the tank without removing the cover. | ||
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Capacity: 4 quarts \\ | Capacity: 4 quarts \\ | ||
- | ==== 80-81 Cover ==== | + | Color: \\ |
+ | 62587-80 - Wrinkle Black \\ | ||
- | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980_oil_tank_cover_by_harry.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Harry of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1646316)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic1_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) )) |
+ | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic2_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) )) \\ | ||
- | ==== Battery Bracket ==== | + | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic3_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) )) |
+ | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic4_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) )) | ||
+ | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic5_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) )) \\ | ||
- | Bracket (66279-80) is what bolts to the extra mounting tab welded to the top side of the 80-81 tanks. \\ | + | ==== 80-81 Cover ==== |
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+ | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980_oil_tank_cover_by_harry.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Harry of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/152844-1980-battery-cover?t=1646316)) \\ | ||
- | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic1_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=924613)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic2_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=924613)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic3_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=924613)) \\ | ||
===== Tank / Frame Compatibility ===== | ===== Tank / Frame Compatibility ===== | ||
- | 79-81 tanks are 15" between the hole centers. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=587574&page=2)) \\ | + | 79-81 tanks are 15" between the hole centers. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/80373-tank-options/page2?t=587574&page=2)) \\ |
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+ | Oil tank mounting tabs on 1979 frame: \\ | ||
+ | {{:techtalk:ih:body:1979_frame_-_seat_area_pic1_by_ladysweettea.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by LadySweetTea of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/144379-78-vs-79-seats?t=1565437)) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1979_frame_-_seat_area_pic2_by_ladysweettea.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by LadySweetTea of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/144379-78-vs-79-seats?t=1565437)) | ||
- | Mounting tabs repaired on a 1980 frame: \\ | + | Oil tank mounting tabs on 1980-1981 frame: \\ |
- | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980_frame_mounts_for_oil_tank_by_xjpilot.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by XJPilot of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1746605)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ih:body:1981_sportster_frame_pic4_by_cleanmotorcycleframes.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cleanmotorcycleframes, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/cleanmotorcycleframes|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1981_sportster_frame_pic9_by_cleanmotorcycleframes.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cleanmotorcycleframes, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/cleanmotorcycleframes|Link to Ebay Store]] )) \\ |
Here is a mock-up of a 79 tank in an 80 frame. \\ | Here is a mock-up of a 79 tank in an 80 frame. \\ |