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--- techtalk:ih:oil04j [2021/03/04 03:07] – [1980-1981 Sportster Oil Tank] hippysmack
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 ====== 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 =====
 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 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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-owner's manual 99466-79A page 6: oil tank = 3 quarts \\
+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)) \\
 service manual 99484-79 page 1-1: oil tank = 4 quarts \\
 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: \\
 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>
+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. \\
-{{: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: \\
+-79 - Prime \\
+-79DH - Vivid Black \\
+-79EN - Concord Blue \\
+-79EP - Chestnut Brown \\
+{{: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))
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 **Oil Tank Cover Mounting Brackets on the Frame**: \\
 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)) \\
+\\
 ===== 1980-1981 Sportster Oil Tank =====
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 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 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. \\
 You can check oil level and fill the tank without removing the cover.
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 Capacity: 4 quarts \\
-==== 80-81 Cover ====
+Color: \\
+-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 ====
+{{: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 =====
--81 tanks are 15" between the hole centers. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=587574&page=2)) \\
+-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)) \\
+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. \\

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