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IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04I

Pics of Stock 1979-1981 Sportster Oil Tanks

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1979 Sportster Oil Tank

Triangle shaped side, battery box built into it. Drain plug (704) on (R) bottom of tank.
Oil filler neck is shorter than the -80 tank. It's not clear what the actual oil amount is for the tank.

Oil Tank Cover Mounting Brackets:
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1980-1981 Sportster Oil Tank

Triangle shaped side, battery box built into it. Drain plug (704) on (R) side of tank at the bottom.


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photo by randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1616499
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