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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 ​1982-2003 Oil Tanks at a Glance ======
  
 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. \\ 
  
 +  * **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**:   * **1983-1993 oil tank**:
 +    * Looks almost identical to the 82 oil tank.
     * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box.     * 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.+    * 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     * 4 oil line fittings
     * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank.     * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank.
     * Curved rear contour.     * Curved rear contour.
 +    * There is no wiring bracket welded to the top.
   * **1994-1996 oil tank**:   * **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.     * 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.     * 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.     * Only has 3 oil line fittings near on the bottom of the tank.
-    * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 83-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94.+    * 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.     * 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**:   * **1997-1999 oil tank**:
     * Looks basically the same as the 94-96 oil tank.     * Looks basically the same as the 94-96 oil tank.
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     * One piece rear bracket with 2 mounting holes for battery tray. Uses the 3-hole battery box with rubber bumpers on the back wall.     * 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.     * 3 oil line fittings on or near the bottom of the tank.
-    * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 83-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94.+    * 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.     * Curved rear contour.
     * Feed/drain hose is curved toward the front to give more clearance between the hose and frame.     * 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.
  
 +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.
  
-Pics of the rear defining characteristics of the tanks. \\+**Pics of the rear defining characteristics of the tanks**. \\
 Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
-{{:​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:​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:]] ))
  
 {{:​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:]] )) \\ {{:​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:]] )) \\
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 +**Pics of the wiring bracket welded to the top of the tank models near the rear (94-03 models only)**. \\
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 +{{:​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:]] )) \\
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 +{{:​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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