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| ====== EVO: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04K ====== | ====== EVO: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04K ====== | ||
| - | ====== How to Distinguish Between 1983-2001 Oil Tanks at a Glance ====== | + | ====== How to Distinguish Between 1982-2001 Oil Tanks at a Glance ====== |
| - | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | + | |
| If you need a replacement or upgraded oil tank, it's good to know which one is which before you buy one. \\ | If you need a replacement or upgraded oil tank, it's good to know which one is which before you buy one. \\ | ||
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| Below are the known //changes on the __rear__ of oil tanks// from 1983-2001. \\ | Below are the known //changes on the __rear__ of oil tanks// from 1983-2001. \\ | ||
| + | See this page [[techtalk:ih:oil04m|1982-1993 Sportster Retrofit Oil Tank Kit (except XR-1000)]] in the Sportsterpedia for 82-93 oil tank upgrades. \\ | ||
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| + | * **1982 oil tank**: | ||
| + | * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box. | ||
| + | * Uses the 2-hole battery box with no welded 1/2" nipple under it. \\ The nipple is a drain hose plug and this tank has a drain plug screwed under the bottom of it. | ||
| + | * 3 oil line fittings | ||
| + | * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank. | ||
| + | * Curved rear contour. | ||
| + | * There is no wiring bracket welded to the top. | ||
| + | * **1983-1993 oil tank**: | ||
| + | * Looks almost identical to the 82 oil tank. | ||
| + | * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box. | ||
| + | * Uses the 2-hole battery box with the welded 1/2" nipple under it. The nipple is to terminate the drain plug. | ||
| + | * 4 oil line fittings | ||
| + | * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank. | ||
| + | * Curved rear contour. | ||
| + | * There is no wiring bracket welded to the top. | ||
| + | * **1994-1996 oil tank**: | ||
| + | * Wider front bracket for mounting the battery box. \\ Bracket has arms welded to the tank extending to the two front tank to frame rubber mount holes. | ||
| + | * One piece rear bracket with 2 mounting holes for battery tray. Uses the 3-hole battery box. | ||
| + | * Only has 3 oil line fittings near on the bottom of the tank. | ||
| + | * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 82-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94. | ||
| + | * Curved rear contour. | ||
| + | * Has a thin bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank for a wire holder. | ||
| + | * Can be used on 82-93 models paired with the 3 hole battery tray. However, the feed/drain hose may be a tight fit against the frame. | ||
| + | * **1997-1999 oil tank**: | ||
| + | * Looks basically the same as the 94-96 oil tank. | ||
| + | * Wide front bracket for mounting the battery box. \\ Bracket has arms welded to the tank extending to the two front tank to frame rubber mount holes. | ||
| + | * One piece rear bracket with 2 mounting holes for battery tray. Uses the 3-hole battery box with rubber bumpers on the back wall. | ||
| + | * 3 oil line fittings on or near the bottom of the tank. | ||
| + | * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 82-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94. | ||
| + | * Curved rear contour. | ||
| + | * Feed/drain hose is curved toward the front to give more clearance between the hose and frame. | ||
| + | * Has a wider bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models. | ||
| + | * Can be used on 82-93 models paired with the 3 hole battery tray. | ||
| + | * **1994-1999 updated oil tank**: | ||
| + | * New version oil tank for 94-99 models (and 82-93 models with the addition of the 94-up, 3 hole battery tray) | ||
| + | * It's basically the same as the 2000-2003 oil tank with an added threaded hole in the back for the 83-93 starter relay. | ||
| + | * Requires the 3 hole battery tray. | ||
| + | * Boxed rear panel design for added strength and less flex with a boxed rear contour. | ||
| + | * The front battery tray mount was redesigned with a standalone welded bracket (wider base than on 83-93 tanks). | ||
| + | * Rear battery tray mounts are standalone welded studs with female threads. | ||
| + | * Has the wide bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models. | ||
| + | * **2000-2003 oil tank**: | ||
| + | * The threaded hole for the 82-93 starter relay was deleted. | ||
| + | * Requires the 3 hole battery tray. | ||
| + | * Boxed rear panel design for added strength and less flex with a boxed rear contour. | ||
| + | * The front battery tray mount was redesigned with a standalone welded bracket (wider base than on 83-93 tanks). | ||
| + | * Rear battery tray mounts are standalone welded studs with female threads. | ||
| + | * Using this tank on pre-94 models also requires alternate location for starter relay. | ||
| + | * Has a wide bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models. | ||
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| + | Pics of battery trays: \\ | ||
| + | * [[techtalk:ih:elec02m|Click here]] to see pics and info on Ironhead battery trays. | ||
| + | * [[techtalk:evo:elec02m|Click Here]] to see pics and information on Evo battery trays. | ||
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| + | **Pics of the rear defining characteristics of the tanks**. \\ | ||
| + | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | ||
| - | **1983-1993 oil tank**: | + | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1982_sportster_oil_tank_pic3.png?direct&300|}} ((1982 Sportster Oil Tank (used with permission) )) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1983-1993_sportster_oil_tank_pic6_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1996_sportster_oil_tank_pic4_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) |
| - | * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box. | + | |
| - | * Uses the 2-hole battery box with the welded 1/2" nipple under it. | + | |
| - | * 4 oil line fittings | + | |
| - | * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank. | + | |
| - | * Curved rear contour. | + | |
| - | **1994-1996 oil tank**: | + | {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1997-1999_sportster_oil_tank_62475-97_pic3_by_usedcycleparts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, usedcycleparts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/usedcyclepart?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1999_sportster_oil_tank_-_newer_version_pic3_by_carmacv.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, carmacv. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/carmaccycles?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:2000-2003_sportster_oil_tank_pic6_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) \\ |
| - | * Wider front bracket for mounting the battery box. \\ Bracket has arms welded to the tank extending to the two front tank to frame rubber mount holes. | + | \\ |
| - | * Uses the 3-hole battery box. | + | \\ |
| - | * Only has 3 oil line fittings. | + | **Pics of the wiring bracket welded to the top of the tank models near the rear (94-03 models only)**. \\ |
| - | * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 83-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94. | + | |
| - | * Curved rear contour. | + | |
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1983-1993_sportster_oil_tank_pic6_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1996_sportster_oil_tank_pic4_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) | + | {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1996_sportster_oil_tank_pic2_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) \\ |
| - | {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1999_sportster_oil_tank_-_newer_version_pic3_by_carmacv.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, carmacv. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/carmaccycles?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:2000-2003_sportster_oil_tank_pic6_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1997-1999_sportster_oil_tank_62475-97_pic2_by_usedcycleparts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, usedcycleparts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/usedcyclepart?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:1994-1999_sportster_oil_tank_-_newer_version_pic2_by_carmacv.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, carmacv. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/carmaccycles?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:evo:oil:2000-2003_sportster_oil_tank_pic2_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) \\ |
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