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Bcordb3


Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 10:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Has anyone done anything creative with their oil dip sticks? I find mine very difficult to read.
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Reducati
Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i bought the billet one, but it really isnt much better. i know just use small carboard strips, same lenght as the dip stick to check oil.
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Tucsonxb9s


Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Check the KV. I can't remember who, but the used a specific yellow shrink wrap to make it easier to read.
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Gentleman_jon


Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 12:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here is the solution that Tucson was referring to:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/discus.cgi
Basically it involved putting some light color 3/8" shrink tube over the dipstick to make it more legible.
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Gentleman_jon


Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 12:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

sorry, that doesn't seem to be the correct link. Try this:
go into the search area, type in "
Dip Stick problem solved"
and it should take you to the right page.
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Unibear12r
Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 01:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

American Sport Bike has a metal one thats pretty nice.
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Xb9er


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 11:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=32777&post=279833#POS T279833
Mike
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Gentleman_jon


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 02:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Mike.
How did you do that?
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Prof_stack


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 03:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You know, I just got used to reading the oil level on the dipstick and have no problem knowing exactly what the level is, checking after every other ride.

However, I'd love to see an oil stick with temperature readout on the top. Used to have one on my 78 Yamahaha SR500.

Prof
(love the thumbnail photos to the left)
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Firebolt020283


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 03:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i thought i didnt have to shrink rap my dipstick now that im married
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Bcordb3


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 04:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Jon - nice piece of information others suggested the same. As some old guy once said "A picture is worth a thousand words".

Firebolt - I am still laughing at your solution to my problem!!!!!!!!!
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Firebolt020283


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 05:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

bcordb3 i was just saying what everyone eles was posibly thinking

but on a serious note that does look like a good solution
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Firebolt020283


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 05:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

oh by the way were did u get the die cast? and do they make one of a firebolt?
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Bcordb3


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 05:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mike - Thanks for finding that thread, just read most of it. Lots of good ideas.
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Bcordb3


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 05:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Firebolt - I found that on Ebay and they do have a firebolt. It is an outfit in Spain, I was a little apprehensive dealing out of the country, but is was the cleanest Ebay deal I have ever done. I had the model in 2 weeks after the deal was finished. The seller is coast*7. I found this on the site now.

BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R MODEL 1/24 VERY RARE!!
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Firebolt020283


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 05:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thanks i just found 2 of them (might have a new model before i have my new bike)
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Xb9er


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 09:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Gentleman_jon: See the little folder icon above the username (where the avatar is). These instructions pop up when you click that icon: "If you right-click this link and choose to copy the shortcut and paste this into your message, you can easily create a link to this post." Go to the post you want to link to and follow the above instructions.

Mike.
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Opto
Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 02:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Xb9er Mike inspired me with this

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=32777&post=327676#POST327676

so I ended up doing this which works heaps better than standard.

dip
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Darthane


Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 08:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Firebolt, just FYI - they are not die-cast - they're plastic. They are, however, very well done and a cool little desk-topper (I've got one on my computer desk at home).

I still have to find a place to hand my Buell flourescent light...
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Xb9er


Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 01:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Opto, I hesitated cutting too much off those rings for fear I would get a false reading if the stick picked up oil from the sides of the dipstick opening.
Mike.
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Flick


Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 02:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Opto...your oil is low!
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Opto
Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 02:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mike, it works well, no problems, thanks for the idea.
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Cataract2
Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 08:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Kinda dumb question but I figured I should get it answered. When checking the oil do I screw the dip stick back in and out to check it?

(Message edited by cataract2 on November 23, 2004)
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Cowboyup
Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 09:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

not a dumb question; it would be the difference between being full and requiring more oil. the dipstick must be fully seated (screwed in) for proper reading.
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Opto
Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 01:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Make sure the bike is on the sidestand on a level floor and the engine's hot when you check it. When cold, the level is usually at or below the 2nd ring.
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