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Title: 1972 Iron Head Sporty
Post by: Tynker on April 26, 2015, 05:50:19 PM

I need help from some of you Folks. I have a friend in Surfside, Texas who just bought a '72 Sporty ( his 1st bike). He wants to know how much oil in engine, and also in trans. I have never worked on any Sportsters, and can not help him...... Thanks

Title: Re: 1972 Iron Head Sporty
Post by: Brrrap on April 27, 2015, 07:45:14 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XljS3uLBi3c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XljS3uLBi3c)

Title: Re: 1972 Iron Head Sporty
Post by: 14Frisco on April 27, 2015, 12:17:12 PM

Quote from: Tynker on April 26, 2015, 05:50:19 PM
who just bought a '72 Sporty ( his 1st bike). He wants to know how much oil in engine, and also in trans.

There is a "free" service manual floating around on the net for the 72 XL. Google "1970 Sportster Service Manual" and use the link to carlsalter.com

Title: Re: 1972 Iron Head Sporty
Post by: Panzer on April 27, 2015, 01:56:44 PM

2-1/2 qts in engine, 1 qt in chaincase.

Title: Re: 1972 Iron Head Sporty
Post by: Tynker on April 27, 2015, 02:11:57 PM

Quote from: Panzer on April 27, 2015, 01:56:44 PM
2-1/2 qts in engine, 1 qt in chaincase.

Thanks to everyone that replied..I will pass it on to him.

Title: Re: 1972 Iron Head Sporty
Post by: garyajaz on April 27, 2015, 08:16:41 PM

as panzer said a quart in the primary/tranny.
now the engine only holds 4 or so ounces.
the kick start oil tank is 3 quarts.
notice no oil filter.
the elect start tank is different.

so what I am getting at (not being a wise ass)
is don't toss 2-3 quarts in the engine.
they have a remote oil tank.

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