Yes, it is absolutely necessary. You could try to JB weld it back together, and if you take your time and do it right, it may hold for a while. When will it fail, and when do you want it to fail? Get an oil tank. I bet you can find a used one online.

 

Thanks. I'll look for one online. Part # is 62888-04B

Is it a tough install? Any tutorials on how to do this on a Sportster?

 

Any tutorials on how to do this on a Sportster?

Sure. Your factory Harley service manual has all the info you need.

I'm just here for the beer.

 

Yes it is needed. Don't ride without it! Gluing, even JB Weld is not going to hack it. Get another tank! Just for information, HOW DID YOU BREAK IT?

 

I don't have the Harley service manual unfortunately. Can any one share this section with me or let me know where I can get the right service manual. The one I downloaded (attached) doesn't seem to help at all.

Any idea how many hours this job is?

 

I responded to another post of yours about the service manual. There is not an authorized manual to download. You can look on eBay, or your dealer probably has one in stock, if not he can order it for you. They’re about $65.00 new, but I promise you it will be the best money you spend on your bike.

 

If you do it yourself, with average skills, about 1 hour. It's not rocket science.

Any shop, H-D or not could replace it for you, if you don't feel up to it. All you need is normal hand tools and a few hose clamps.

 

Wil try the dealer. Ebay has them for $200+ which is way too much imo

 

The tank is about $216.00 from Ronnie's more from dealer. A used one should be available for about $100-$150. Parts that don't normally fail are always more expensive. Again, how is hell did it get broken?

 

Be happy line was not blowing oil all over rear tire and brake.

 

So I was able to unbolt the oil tank and disconnect the lines. It's loose

Which way is the oil tank supposed to slide out? Towards the battery side (left), or towards the belt guard (right)?

If battery side, I assume the battery has to be removed. If the other way, I assume you have to disconnect the rear shock and remove the belt guard.

Please let me know! (the service manual doesn't seem to show this)

 

If you have all three hoses disconnected, and all the mounts then it's self explanatory. It can only come out to the right.

 

You still don"t have the FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL> The removal procedure is on page 3-99.

 

The FacTORY SERVICE MANUAL is about 65.00) usd at the dealer>

 

Bob, Vincent is Canada. It might be more expensive there.


Vincent, try E Bay or what ever you folks up north use for used parts sales.

 

John, Undo the mounts, the hoses and the tank moves out to the right side. Of course you have to remove the trim cove first. It really is that easy, nothing special at all.

 

Thanks @bobf I think I'm pretty close. Take a look at the image attached. When I try to slide it out it's hitting that belt cover. I'd be surprised if I have to remove that also, but I'm not sure what else to do.

 

Looks like I found my answer...

The rear shock and belt guard do have to be removed also.

 

Looks like I also had to remove the rear fender. Finally got the oil tank out though!

Anyhow, as I'm putting things back together I noticed there's a wire going to a gray plug near the oil tank mounts and I can't seem to figure out where it goes or what it's for. Where does this plug back into?

 

Can anyone advise what that plugs into?

I circled it in the image above.

 

Has to be male connector dangling some where. Or a sensor on engine/trans …..there usually right in front of your nose despite looking every place.

 

Maybe it was never plugged in anywhere? I can't seem to find another connector

 

Just tuck it back under the seat and see if she runs ok...


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