1966 XLH Frame Question

[Otis]

Recently picked up a 66 XLH for full restoration. Under the seat on the left side just in front and slightly left of the down tube there's a hole that on a XLCH the capacitor bolts to. Does this belong on the XLH or should it be filled before painting? Tried to post a picture but it was too large and not sure how to reduce it but hopefully my question is understandable.

[JerrryR]

Hi Doug, email or text me the picture and I will shrink it and post it for you. [email protected]

[JerrryR]

Following are pictures Otis asked me to post for him.

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[Otis]

I believe the picture was reduced too far because the hole in question isn’t visible.

[JohnF]

Pretty sure that’s the battery ground post/bolt/screw hole.

[JerrryR]

The hole is visible in the posted picture, you just have to scroll on the picture to see the part you want. I'll post a smaller one.

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[Otis]

Thanks Jerry and any respondents.

[Otis]

Also this xlh was fitted with a peanut tank, presumably by a previous owner. Did a xlh with a factory turtle tank have the holes for the peanut tank in the steering neck forging and the backbone tube or should I fill them since I’ll be running a turtle tank?

[RickD]

Agree with JohnF, it’s the battery ground hole. And yes the XLH has holes for all the fuel tanks as you could choose whichever you want to run.
Rick.

[Ferrous_Head]

Far as I know the hole for the peanut tank was sleeved. Is your hole sleeved or just drilled ?