IH: Electrical System - Sub-02M

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====== IH: Electrical System - Sub-02M ======
====== Pics and Information on stock IH Battery Trays and Parts ======
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Below is a short table of battery tray/carrier part numbers by year model. \\

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|Year|Model|Battery Tray|Notes|
|1952-1954|K Models|66224-52|battery carrier (1-6v battery)|
|1955|K Models|66224-52A|battery carrier (1-6v battery), replacement for all 1952-1954 K models in 1955|
|1956-1960|KH, XL,XLH|66224-52B|battery carrier (1-6v battery), replacement for all 1952-1955 K models in 1956|
|1961-1964|XLH|66224-52C|battery carrier (1-6v battery), replacement for 1957-1960 models in 1961. |
|1965-1966|XLH|66223-65| \\ The -65 carrier accommodates (2) 6v batteries for total of 12v.|
|1967-1969|XLH|66205-67|12v battery carrier|
|1970-1971|XLH|66205-67A|:::|
|1970-1972|XLCH|66208-70|  |
|1972-1974|XLH|66205-67B|  |
|:::|:::|66205-67C (75)|:::|
|1973-1978|XLCH|66236-73|  |
|1975-1977|XLH|66205-75|  |
|1978|XLH|66205-78|  |
|1977-1978|XLCR|N/A|Battery carrier built-into oil tank|
|1979|XL, XLS, XLCH|:::|:::|
|1980-1981|XL, XLS|:::|:::|
|1982|XL, XLS|66191-81A|  |
|1983-1993|XL, XLS|66191-83|  |

====== 1957-1964 XLH Battery Tray / Parts ======
Click on a pic to enlarge: \\

There were 2 different versions of this tray. \\
66224-52B, for single 6v dry charged battery, uses 6 bolts to mount (all four rear motor mount bolt holes on top of the mount and 2 bolts thru the top of the motor mount to frame). \\
66224-52C, for single 6v dry charged battery, uses only 4 bolts (all four rear motor mount bolt holes on top of the mount). \\

57-64 XLH battery trays helped support the oil tank where on later models, the battery tray was supported in large by the oil tank. \\ [[techtalk:ih:oil04|Click Here]] for the Oil Tank Lines and Routing page in the Sportsterpedia. \\

There were 4 different oil tank part number changes from 1957-1964 each of which used the same mounting bracket (47371-52) which accepted the right battery cover tie down support bracket (66420-52). \\
The left tie rod hooks into the spot welded bracket on the left side of the tray thru a support brace bolted to the tray and secures the left side of the cover. \\
The right tie rod hooks under the right side of the tray thru a support bracket that bolts to the oil tank bracket (5/16"x24 bolt, lockwasher and hex nut) and secures the right side of the cover. \\  
The cover is bolted to the tie rods with 5/16"x18 wingnuts, washers and lockwashers. The tie rod supports are snugged to the assembly with 5/16"x18 hex nuts. \\
2 cushion pads (66100-52) are placed 1) under the cover and 2) under the battery for protection. \\

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The K model 66224-52 and 66224-52A battery carriers use the early battery cover with round holes.  The 66224-52B and 66224-52C carriers used the later battery cover with slots. \\
The slots allow the battery to move about 3/8".  The flanges on the -52B and -52C battery carriers moved the battery location rearward, but the tie rods stayed in the same location. \\
The slotted cover was needed to allow the battery to shift rearward. ((http://harleykmodel.com/technical/batteries/index.html)) \\

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===== 1956-1960 66224-52B =====
Click on a pic to enlarge: \\

Below are the OEM parts for 1956-1960: \\
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**Comparing earlier tray versions**: \\ 
The 1955 K Model tray (66224-52A) looks almost identical to the later -52B version. \\
But the 1956-1960 tray (66224-52B) has a shorter front neck, more shallow offset at the rear flange and a longer tail section from rear bolt hole to flange. ((http://harleykmodel.com/technical/batteries/index.html)) \\
This shifts the battery more towards the rear than the -52A tray (carrier). \\

All three of these trays bolt on the same way, flange to the rear motor mount, 4 bolts to the engine case and use the 1952-1960 rear motor mount (16201-52). \\
The -52 doesn't have the leg support to the oil tank and uses 2- 66404-52 tie rod assemblies. The -52A and -52B both use 1- 66404-52 and 1- 66404-54 tie rod assembly. \\
The 52-55 carriers leave the battery in a bit more forward position than the 56-60 carrier. \\

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===== 1961-1964 66224-52C =====
Click on a pic to enlarge: \\

On the 66224-52C battery carrier, the two mounting holes at the rear flange were removed and the flange sits between the rear mount to frame bolts. \\
The flange location (and battery position) is similar to the -52B. \\ 
The -52C tray is pared with either the 1961-E1962 rear motor mount (16201-58) or the L1962-1966 XLH, L1962-1969 XLCH rear motor mount (16201-58A). \\

You can see the rearward shift from the -52a tray design easier with the mounting ears no longer on the flange. \\

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====== 1965-1966 XLH Battery Tray / Parts ======

1965 marked the first use of a 12v charging system for Sportsters (XLH only). XLCH didn't have a battery until 1970. \\
The 65-66 battery tray (66223-65) was designed to hold two 6 volt dry charged batteries wired together to create 12v. ((Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020)) \\
The rear of the tray sits on the 4 bolt rear motor mount and mounts with (2) 3/8"x18x1-3/16" bolts (front 2 bolt holes in top of the mount). \\
There are two sides and a rear wall making up the tray. \\
The batteries are heavily padded, pad (66418-65) on each side wall, (66101-65) on the rear wall, (66100-65) under both batteries and (66102-65) between the batteries. \\

{{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic1_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic2_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020)) \\

{{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic3_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic4_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:battery_tray_xlh_1965-1966_pic5_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5903020#post5903020))  \\

====== 1967-1978 XLH Battery Tray / Parts ======
===== Auxiliaries and Mounting =====
Click on a pic to enlarge: \\

There were a total of 6 part number changes for these year battery trays but they all bolt up the same. \\
Tray dimensions (where battery sits) are app. 8" long x 5 1/8" wide. Maximum battery height is app. 6 1/2". ((The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM)) \\
67-78 battery trays have (3) mounting holes in the rear wall, welded mount (L) for a rubber mount and a hole in right plate for a rubber mount. \\
The main visual differences are in the welded right side regulator mounting plate and the front right inside corner of the tray itself. \\
See the battery tray pics below for more information on specific trays. \\

The battery tray also doubles as a voltage regulator and starter relay mounting base. \\
Later versions also incorporate different mounting points for the starter relay. \\
The same 3 hole mount voltage regulator (74510-64) was used from 1967-1977. \\
In 1978, the MoCo installed a 2 hole mount solid state regulator (74504-78). \\

1967-E1968 XLH models did not have a factory mounted starter relay but had a kit with a mounting bracket to retrofit one. \\
L1968-E1971 XLH models did not use a starter relay. \\
L1971-1974 models mounted the relay (71455-67) on two lower holes on the side panel below the voltage regulator. \\
In 1975, a new style starter relay (71463-73A) was mounted under the front right corner of the battery tray. \\
There is a squared area added to the inside corner of the tray with 2 mounting studs pointing down for the relay. \\

{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1967-1977_xlh_style_voltage_regulator_by_badruchez.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Badruchez of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1227876)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:l1967-e68_--_l1971-1974_xlh_starter_relay_location_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5830422&highlight=starter+relay#post5830422)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1975-1978_style_starter_relay_by_badruchez.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Badruchez of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1227876)) \\

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The tray is lifted off the motor resting on a battery carrier support (66480-67) with a hole thru the middle. The hole has a grommet (11422) for cable / hose protection. \\
The battery cable, solenoid to the starter motor, and the 3/8" ID return oil hose to the tank line runs through the hole. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1400314)) \\
The battery tray is fastened with a rubber mounting stud (62563-65) to the support bracket. \\
Another rubber mounting stud is installed behind the regulator and bolted to the oil tank with (3) 5/16"x24x9/16" hex head bolts. \\
The support bracket is mounted to the engine on the 2 holes in front of the rear motor mount with (2) 3/18"x16x3/4" hex head bolts (4713W) and lockwashers. \\
Battery strap (66470-67). Side cover (66379-67). There were 2 top covers with pads underneath to protect it from the terminals (66368-67) black and (66369-67) chrome. \\


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**Grounding the tray**: The tray and oil tank are isolated from the motor and frame by the rubber mount studs. \\
The 3 terminal, 3 coil XLH regulator is mounted over 3 studs on the battery carrier. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?s=8bf2b3750d89be7e977e058968ab36e0&t=1417973&page=2)) \\
The regulator rubber bushes have steel sleeves. The lower 2 regulator bushings have a ground plate that covers the top of the bushes/sleeves. \\
These ground the regulator to the carrier thru the steel center sleeves. \\
IT'S ADVISABLE TO VERIFY CONTINUITY WITH A MULTIMETER ESPECIALLY IF USING A NON-STOCK REGULATOR.

Then depending on year carrier, a ground strap / wire that bolts to the hole under the regulator; \\
Either goes to the rear starter housing bolt or on the rear (frame) side of the lower rear rubber carrier to frame snubber. \\
The ground can also be bolted to the regulator / relay mounting studs / bolts. See pics below. \\
The ground strap was either (70165-58) on 67-69 XLH, (70169-70) on 70-78 XLCH, 70-77 XLH or (70183-78) on 1978 XLs. \\
The routing and connection points of this wire changed between 74 and 75 models. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1993253)) \\

The 67-E68 XLH with the factory relay kit (71449-67) got a 2nd ground where the support bracket mounts to the front of the battery tray. \\
There should be a short ground wire making the jump between both ends of the isolator (67-E68). ((randy3934 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1838788)) \\

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Alternative grounding point for the tray. \\

{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic7_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic6_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic8_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM, labeled by Hippysmack)) \\

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===== 1967-1969 (66205-67) =====
It's possible this battery carrier was also installed on E1970 XLH models as well. \\

__Features__: \\

Rectangular tray with (3) mounting holes in the rear wall, welded mount on left for a rubber mount. \\
Welded on side panel with 3 welded studs in it for mounting the voltage regulator. \\
There are no holes below the regulator to mount the starter relay. In fact, the bottom of the side plate isn't long enough to add holes for the relay. \\
There are 2 small holes running vertical about center of the side panel for circuit breaker mounting. \\
No terminal block on the edge of the side panel. \\
More on the terminal plate is discussed below and in the -67A battery tray section. \\

Attachments: \\

__Circuit Breaker__: \\
1967-1968 used circuit breaker (74589-67) with wires. 1969 XLH uses circuit breaker (74589-67A) with wires that also replaced the 67-68 breaker. \\
Either breaker mounts behind the panel opposite the voltage regulator. \\
1967 XLH circuit breakers used a #6-32 self tapping phillips head screw (2572W) with no drill point on the end. \\
1968-1969 XLH circuit breakers use a #8 hex head self tapping screw (2573W) with no pilot drill point on the end. \\
Either type screw requires a pilot hole to be drilled first before threading can be done. \\
2 pilot holes were factory drilled into the side panel of the battery carrier panel (pre-drill size for the tapping screw). \\
The breaker screws are short enough not to punch into the regulator. \\

__Starter Relay__:  \\
1967 and some early 1968 XLH models did not come factory with a starter relay. \\
1968 parts catalog supplement (July 1967) lists a STARTER RELAY KIT (71449-67) with relay (71455-67), mounting bracket (71613-67), wiring and hardware.  \\
There are no TSBs discussing the relay or placement for adding one. \\
From the illustration, it appears the add-on kit would put the relay most likely under the battery carrier. \\
Not all XLHs even got the relay installed so a battery tray with/without holes for the relay is of little significance when comparing different period trays. \\  
The 1/4" holes and placement thereof (if the relay was added) may have been drilled by HD, an Indy or the owner. \\ 
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L1968-E1971 XLH models had no factory relay installed. \\
Assumingly, some time before or after the -68 parts catalog supplement was issued, the starter relay was deleted entirely. \\
And L1968 XLH> got a new starter button switch with heavy wires and a new main cable. ((1967-1968 Sportster/KH Parts Catalog Supplement)) \\

__Tail/Brake Lights and Turn Signals__: \\
The significance of mentioning these here is that tail light assemblies were wired to an insulating terminal block (71561-67) on the frame. \\
The terminal block mounts to the left downtube on 1967-1969 models by two attachment points on the left downtube below the regulator mounts. \\
It serves as the junction for the rear tail light and brake light to put it simply so that the rear fender can be removed. ((Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2082309)) \\
1967-1969 XLH did not come factory with turn signals, although there was a P&A kit one could buy to install them on 67-69 XLH. \\
The wire splicing was a basic twist and shield operation. \\ 
And in 1970, the MoCo sold the new 70 style turns and tail light assembly to also retrofit to 1967-1969 XLH. \\
This where the -67A tray comes into play for 1967-1969 XLH models. \\

__Update Battery Tray (66205-67A)__
The first factory installed turn signals (68554-70) were 12v and installed on 1970 models. \\
However, by 1970, the MoCo wasn't selling the 1967-1969 tail light assembly any longer with the 70 style tail AND turns offered for 1967-1970 XLH. \\
1967-1969 models did not have provisional connect points for the turn signal wiring. \\
So along with the 70 style parts, the 1970 style battery tray was sold for 1967-1969 XLH models. \\
The updated tray had a 4 point terminal block built into the edge of the side plate to give the 67-69 XLH a junction point for the new style turns and tail/brake lights. \\ 
The side plate was extended down enough to add 2 holes for mounting the starter relay on 1967-E1968 XLH models. \\
So the relay mounting bracket for 67-E68 XLH was no longer needed but just the relay itself to mount to the tray. \\
Turn signal splicing at the terminal block was done with ring connectors on the end of the wires (instead of the previous twist and shield method). \\ 


===== 1970-1971 (66205-67A) =====
This battery tray could have been a running change from the -67 version in 1970. So some early 1970 XLH models may have been equipped with the -67 tray. \\ 
This battery tray was designed for 1970 models with features to adapt 1970 style tail/brake and turn assemblies to 1967-1969 XLH models also. \\
It was as a replacement for 1967-1971 XLH models although it can be used on 67-74 models without alterations. \\

__Features__: \\
The same base frame as 67-69 XLH with (3) mounting holes in the rear wall, welded mount on left for a rubber mount. \\
And the welded on side panel with 3 studs in it for mounting the voltage regulator. \\
The outside edge is also cut at the top and bottom with the edge panel pressed back at about 45 degrees by eyesight. \\
There are 4 square holes cut into this area for plastic expansion nuts used as a terminal plate //for 1967-1969 XLH models (only)//. \\
This terminal block feature was not used on 1970-up models but to retrofit 1970 style tail/brake and turns to 67-69 XLH models. \\
The terminal blocks would have taken the 67-69 tail and brake wires off the frame and onto the battery tray along with the L&R turn wires. \\
1970-1972 XLH models have a (4 point) terminal strip welded to the frame hiding behind the battery tray / voltage regulator on the left seat post. \\
That is where 70-72 tail/brake and turns are connected instead of the terminals on the battery tray. \\
The side panel does not have the 2 pilot holes in the side panel for breaker mounting. \\
Has a countersunk hole in the rear frame rail. \\

__ Attachments:__ \\

__Circuit Breaker__: \\
1970-E1971 XLH used circuit breaker with wires (74589-67A). L1971 XLH used circuit breaker with wires (74589-71). \\
1970-1971 XLH circuit breakers use a #8-32 x 5/16" countersunk head screw (1713) and nut (7608) seemingly mounted under the -67A tray. \\
The -67A battery tray does not have the pilot holes in the side panel for breaker mounting. \\
That would make the -67A battery tray a running change in 1970 along with the same circuit breaker (74589-67A) but with different fastening and placement. \\
L1970-1971 XLH circuit breaker (74589-71) used a #8-32 x 5/16" countersunk head screw (1713) and nut (7608) seemingly mounted under the battery tray. \\
The -67A battery tray has a countersunk hole drilled in the rear frame rail. \\
The hole should be there to mount the circuit breaker to the bottom of the frame rail on the battery tray. \\
With the countersunk screw head inserted into the top of the rail ending flush to the metal, the screw head won't stick up  and puncture the bottom of the battery. \\

__Starter Relay__: \\
1970-E1971 did not come with a factory mounted starter relay. \\
L1971 XLH uses starter relay (71455-67), same relay as in the kit for 67-E68 XLH. \\
It mounts on the 2 lower holes on the side panel under the voltage regulator with (2) 1/4"-20x5/8" round head screws (2765W) with nuts (7688). \\

__Wiring Terminal Block on the side panel edge__: \\
Not used on L1970-up models. The only purpose found for the terminal block feature is for use on 1967-1969 XLH models. \\
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{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1970-1971_xlh_battery_tray_pic1_by_inlinefabrication.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, inlinefabrication. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/inlinefabrication|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1970-1971_xlh_battery_tray_pic2_by_inlinefabrication.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, inlinefabrication. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/inlinefabrication|Link to Ebay Store]] )) \\

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===== 1972-1974 (66205-67B) =====
The -67B battery tray deleted the terminal plate feature on the regulator plate. Other than that, everything on the tray is the same as the -67A version. \\
This version was sold for parts order for 67-74 XLH models. \\

Features: \\
The same base frame as 67-71 69 XLH battery trays with (3) mounting holes in the rear wall, welded mount on left for a rubber mount. \\
Welded on side panel with 3 studs in it for mounting the voltage regulator. \\
2 holes on the bottom of the side panel for the starter relay. \\
No terminal block feature on the edge of the side panel. \\
Has a countersunk hole in the rear frame rail. \\

__Attachments__: \\

__Circuit Breaker__: \\
1972 XLH uses circuit breaker (74589-71) and a #8-32 x 5/16" countersunk head screw (1713) and nut (7608) to mount it. \\
The battery tray has a countersunk hole drilled in the rear frame rail seemingly to mount the circuit breaker under it. \\
With the countersunk screw threads underneath the carrier rail, the head won't stick up on top of the frame and puncture the bottom of the battery. \\
E1973 XLH models were born without a circuit breaker. \\
L1973-E1978 XLH/XLCH got a fuse wire in the circuit instead of a main breaker in addition to the (3) 15A breakers. \\
The fuse wire was in different locations for either H or CH models. \\
[[techtalk:ih:elec02#fuse_wire|Click Here]] for more detailed information on the fuse wire in the IH electrical section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ 

__Starter Relay__: \\
1972-1974 XLH uses starter relay (71455-67), same relay as in the kit for 67-E68 XLH. \\
It mounts on the 2 lower holes on the side panel under the voltage regulator with (2) 1/4"-20x5/8" round head screws (2765W) with nuts (7688). \\
  
__Wiring Terminal Block__: \\
Not used on L1970-up models. The only purpose found for the terminal block feature is for use on 1967-1969 XLH models. \\

__Tail/Brake Lights and Turn Signals__: \\
In 1973, the MoCo changed to connectors on the rear turns/tail instead of using frame or battery carrier mounted terminal blocks. \\

Pics below with correct starter relay (71455-67). \\

{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_battery_tray_by_tomscybershop_pic1.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_battery_tray_by_tomscybershop_pic2.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic3_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM)) \\

{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic1_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic2_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1972-1974_xlh_battery_tray_66205-67b_pic5_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM)) \\

===== 1975-1977 (66205-75) =====

The -75 tray has a squared area in the right front inside corner with two studs hanging down for the newer starter relay mount. \\
In 1979, all previous 67-77 XLH battery trays were obsoleted and this tray was suggested for use as a replacement for 67-77 XLH models. \\
However, **It Does NOT** have the two lower holes on the regulator plate for the early starter relay and the regulator plate was moved a little farther to the left of the bike. \\
To compensate for the distance change using the same rubber mount, the metal area for the rubber mount was pressed / molded rearwards the same distance of the plate shift. \\
There is a round bossed area in the back of the regulator plate reflecting this change. \\
The grounding hole in the right flat of the tray (under the battery) was also deleted. \\

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===== 1978 (66205-78) =====
The -78 tray doesn't have the pointed top plate but rather a flat top regulator plate with two mounting studs and the indention molded for the rubber mount on the right side. \\

====== 1970-1978 XLCH Battery Tray / Parts ======
Click on a pic to enlarge: \\

1970 marked the first use of a battery on the XLCH using battery tray (66208-70). There was a main circuit breaker between the battery and the ignition/light switch mounted under the battery tray. \\
Made for battery (Yuasa model# 12n7-4A) 5.31x3x5.25. ((timberjack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1513044)) \\
On E1973 models, the MoCo deleted the circuit breaker and in L1973 they added a 20 gauge fuse wire for the main circuit. [[techtalk:ih:elec02#fuse_wire|Click Here]] to read more about the fuse wire in the Sportsterpedia. \\
Also [[techtalk:miscres:miscres05|Click Here]] to go to the Service Bulletin page of the Sportsterpedia to download TSB# 659. \\

The XLCH frame also had dramatic changes in L1973.  

The tray is fastened with rubber mounting studs (62563-65) with 1/4"x20 hex nuts on the back and 1/4"x20 acorn nuts (7737W) on the front. \\
Battery strap (66470-70). \\
Battery cover came in chrome (66369-70) or black (66371-70). \\
The pad that the battery sits on is (66100-70) and the cover has 2 pads under it (66352-65) to protect it from the terminals. \\

{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1970-1978_style_xlch_battery_tray_pic1_by_tomscybershop.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1970-1978_style_xlch_battery_tray_pic2_by_tomscybershop.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1970-1978_style_xlch_battery_tray_pic3_by_tomscybershop.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) \\

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1970-1972 tray (66208-70) has a welded bracket on bottom of tray to mount the main circuit breaker. 1973-1978 (66236-73) does not have that bracket. \\

{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1970-1972_xlch_circuit_breaker_location_pic2_by_tomscybershop.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1970-1972_main_circuit_breaker_location_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2078550)) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1973-1978_xlch_battery_tray_by_cincinnatikid.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by CincinnatiKid of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1821477&page=5)) \\


====== 1979-1981 Sportster Battery Tray / Parts ======

From 1979-1981, Sportster battery trays were built into and are a part of the oil tank. \\
On 79 tanks, all documentation shows an arm on the left inside wall for one end of a battery strap. \\
However, finding a used tank that has that strap point can be difficult. It wasn't until 1981 that you could buy a replacement primed oil tank for 1979 models. \\
Else you had to buy a painted oil tank from the dealer. All documentation on painted tanks do show the battery strap on the wall. \\
But you can still find used tanks that have the strap arm although you may have to shop around online. \\
 
1979 Oil Tank and Battery Tray: \\
{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic1_by_iron_mike.jpg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM))
{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic2_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1979_sportster_oil_tank_pic3_by_iron_mike.jpeg?direct&300|}} ((Photo by Iron Mike of the XLFORUM)) \\
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On 1980-1981 oil tanks, there is an extra mounting tab welded to the top inner side of the tank in front of the vent nipple. \\ 
An “L” shaped bracket (66279-80) is attached there that is slightly curved on the end with a pad under it as a hold down point for battery. \\
The battery sits on the tray and bracket (66279-80) bolts to the welded tab. There is also a rubber battery strap as in previous. \\

1980-1981 Oil Tank and Battery Tray: \\
{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic2_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) )) 
{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic3_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) )) 
{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1980-1981_sportster_oil_tank_pic5_by_cycle_warehouse.png?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Cycle Warehouse https://cyclewarehouse.online/ (Ebay seller cyclewarehouse) )) \\

If this bracket is missing, the battery will need to be strapped and possible shimmed from underneath. \\
You can try and cut some pieces of rubber or wood trim to shim it until you can purchase the bracket or make one. \\

{{techtalk:ih:elec:1980_sportster_w_battery_bracket_missing_by_marine_hm.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by marine hm of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1539788)) \\

Original Bracket for 80-81 Sportsters: \\
{{techtalk:ih:elec:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic1_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=924613)) {{techtalk:ih:elec:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic2_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=924613)) {{techtalk:ih:elec:1980-1981_battery_hold_down_bracket_pic3_by_boilermaker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by boilermaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=924613)) \\
====== 1982-1993 Sportster Battery Trays / Parts ======

The 82 battery tray looks identical to the 83-93 tray and bolts up the same as well. \\
However, the MoCo added a flange on the front side extending below the bottom and welded a 1/2" steel nipple to it as an oil tank drain plug. \\
The 82-prior oil tanks have a removeable threaded drain plug to drain the tank. \\
83-up oil tanks have an extra (1/2") hose nipple on them to drain the tank instead that gets plugged off by the nipple under the battery tray. \\
The hose runs across the bike from the tank under the battery tray, bends and terminates on the welded plug. \\

The tray is bolted to the oil tank with two screws in the back and bolted to the frame from underneath with one rubber mount. \\

{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1983_xlx_battery_tray_by_dami3n.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by dami3n of the XLFORUM)) \\

===== 1982 (66191-81A) =====
Click on a pic to enlarge: \\

The battery tray mounts to the frame from the bracket underneath with (1) rubber mount stud (62563-65). \\
It mounts to the oil tank with (2) 5/16" x 24 x 5/8" hex head bolts with 1/16" thick washers. \\
The chrome battery strap (66476-73A) hooks to bottom left side of the tray, loops over the cover (66367-73) and bolts to the right side of the tray. \\
E1982 used a 1/4" x 20 locknut to secure the strap to the tray while L82 used a 1/4" x 20 nut and washer. \\
There are (2) pads (66352-65) under the cover to protect the terminals. \\ 

{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1982_sportster_battery_tray_pic1_by_mattterri.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller mattterri, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/Williams-Vintage-Cycle?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to store]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1982_sportster_battery_tray_pic2_by_mattterri.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller mattterri, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/Williams-Vintage-Cycle?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to store]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:elec:1982_sportster_battery_tray_and_parts_pic1.jpg?direct&300|}} ((1982 Sportster Battery Tray (used with permission) )) \\

{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1982_sportster_battery_tray_and_parts_pic2.jpg?direct&300|}} ((1982 Sportster Battery Tray (used with permission) )) 
{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1982_sportster_battery_tray_and_parts_pic3.jpg?direct&300|}} ((1982 Sportster Battery Tray (used with permission) )) 
{{:techtalk:ih:elec:1982_sportster_battery_tray_and_parts_pic4.jpg?direct&300|}} ((1982 Sportster Battery Tray (used with permission) )) \\

===== 1983-1993 (66191-83) =====
Click on a pic to enlarge: \\

The tray mounts to the frame from the bracket underneath with (1) rubber mount stud (62563-65). \\
83-90 battery trays mount to the oil tank with (2) 5/16" x 24 x 5/8" hex head bolts with 1/16" thick washers. \\
91-93 battery trays mount to the oil tank with (2) 5/16" x 24 x 3/4" hex head bolts with 1/16" thick washers. \\
The chrome battery strap (66476-73A) hooks to bottom left side of the tray, loops over the cover and bolts to the right side of the tray using a 1/4" x 20 nut and washer. \\

1982-1985 XL, XLS had a chrome battery cover (66367-73). \\
1983-1985 XLX had a black battery cover (66359-80). \\
1986-1993 XL883 had a black battery cover (66359-80). \\
1986-1987 XL1100 had a chrome battery cover (66367-73). \\
1988-1993 XL1200 had a chrome battery cover (66367-73). \\
There are (2) pads (66352-65) under the cover to protect the terminals. \\ 

{{:techtalk:evo:elec:1983-1993_sportster_battery_tray_pic1_by_c3cycle.com.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of c3cycle.com, Link to site:https://www.c3cycle.com/)) {{:techtalk:evo:elec:1983-1993_sportster_battery_tray_pic3_by_c3cycle.com.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of c3cycle.com, Link to site:https://www.c3cycle.com/)) \\

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