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techtalk:ref:oil08 [2019/03/18 03:08]
hippysmack [L84 and Up Sportsters]
techtalk:ref:oil08 [2024/01/19 01:21] (current)
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 57-78 XL/XLH Sportsters used drop in filters (with 'horse hair' filter media) in the oil tank. \\ 57-78 XL/XLH Sportsters used drop in filters (with 'horse hair' filter media) in the oil tank. \\
 XLCH models were not factory equipped with an oil filter. \\ XLCH models were not factory equipped with an oil filter. \\
-Modern drop in filter media replacements will require you to shorten the dipstick unless you find a "horse hair" type. ((Popgadget of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=2072162)) \\+Modern drop in filter media replacements will require you to shorten the dipstick unless you find a "horse hair" type. ((Popgadget of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​195757-in-tank-oil-filter?​t=2072162)) \\
  
 79 models had a new oil tank with no filter. \\ 79 models had a new oil tank with no filter. \\
 An optional external oil filter kit (63801-79) ((1981 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 89)) with a chrome filter could be purchased from the MoCo. \\ An optional external oil filter kit (63801-79) ((1981 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 89)) with a chrome filter could be purchased from the MoCo. \\
  
-|  Uncut dipstick. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=2072162)) ​ |  After cutting. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=2072162)) ​ |  Roll pin goes thru the "​top"​ (smaller) hole. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=2072162)) ​ | +====== 80-E84 Sportsters ======
-|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​oil:​dipstick_mod_1_by_ironmick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​oil:​dipstick_mod_2_by_ironmick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​oil:​dipstick_mod_3_by_ironmick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| +
-====== 80-E83 Sportsters ======+
 Oil filter is placed on the return line. \\ Oil filter is placed on the return line. \\
 |OEM Spin-On Oil Filters|||| |OEM Spin-On Oil Filters||||
 |80-E84|63782-80 ((79-85 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-85 pg 109))|chrome|short| |80-E84|63782-80 ((79-85 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-85 pg 109))|chrome|short|
-|:::​|63782-80T ((IronMick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1450626&​page=4))| ​ |short|+|:::​|63782-80T ((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/​134584-oil-filter-thread-diameter-and-filter-size/​page4?​t=1450626&​page=4))| ​ |short|
 |:::​|63810-80 ((79-85 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-85 pg 109))|black|short| |:::​|63810-80 ((79-85 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-85 pg 109))|black|short|
 |:::​|63810-80A ((79-85 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-85A pg 109))|black|short| |:::​|63810-80A ((79-85 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-85A pg 109))|black|short|
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 |K&​N|KN-172C|chrome|| |K&​N|KN-172C|chrome||
 |Fram|PH6019||| |Fram|PH6019|||
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 +|  1980-E1984 Chrome Oil Filter 63782-80 ((left photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cyclewarehouse. [[https://​www.ebay.com/​sch/​cyclewarehouse/​m.html?​_nkw=&​_armrs=1&​_ipg=&​_from=|Link to Items for Sale]] )) ((right photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] ))  ||
 +|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​oil:​1980-e1984_chrome_oil_filter_63782-80_by_cyclewarehouse.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cyclewarehouse. [[https://​www.ebay.com/​sch/​cyclewarehouse/​m.html?​_nkw=&​_armrs=1&​_ipg=&​_from=|Link to Items for Sale]] )) |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​oil:​1980-e1984_chrome_oil_filter_63782-80_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
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 ====== L84 and Up Sportsters ====== ====== L84 and Up Sportsters ======
 **L84-85**: Oil filter is placed on the return line. \\ **L84-85**: Oil filter is placed on the return line. \\
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       * Anti-drainback valve (where applicable)       * Anti-drainback valve (where applicable)
       * The SS171 model is reusable but pricey @ $219.95. The filter housing, bypass valve and call plate are CNC machined from Billet 6061 T6 Aluminum. ((https://​www.knfilters.com/​oil-filters/​powersports/​ss-171-oil-filter-billet)) \\ The filter element doesn'​t twist-lock into place on the adapter ring. ((Product Reviews https://​www.knfilters.com/​oil-filters/​powersports/​ss-171-oil-filter-billet)) \\ Also has embedded neodymium magnets to catch metal particles. ((https://​www.knfilters.com/​oil-filters/​powersports/​ss-171-oil-filter-billet))       * The SS171 model is reusable but pricey @ $219.95. The filter housing, bypass valve and call plate are CNC machined from Billet 6061 T6 Aluminum. ((https://​www.knfilters.com/​oil-filters/​powersports/​ss-171-oil-filter-billet)) \\ The filter element doesn'​t twist-lock into place on the adapter ring. ((Product Reviews https://​www.knfilters.com/​oil-filters/​powersports/​ss-171-oil-filter-billet)) \\ Also has embedded neodymium magnets to catch metal particles. ((https://​www.knfilters.com/​oil-filters/​powersports/​ss-171-oil-filter-billet))
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 |Alternative \\ Filter|Model|Media / Advertised \\ Filtration Efficiency|Height|O.D.|Anti \\ Drainback \\ Valve|Bypass \\ Setting|Thread \\ I.D.|Removal \\ Nut| |Alternative \\ Filter|Model|Media / Advertised \\ Filtration Efficiency|Height|O.D.|Anti \\ Drainback \\ Valve|Bypass \\ Setting|Thread \\ I.D.|Removal \\ Nut|