Lost dip stick
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It is larger then the tank opening so I don't believe it possible to be in there!
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Yes , it is possible to have the dip stick unscrew from the dip stick cap . You have found the cap with no dipstick installed right ? Both of my dip sticks could unscrew with little effort. I have found that the stick needs to be secured with locking agent into the cap . If the stick is in the oil tank , it should pose no harm in my estimation . If you completely drain the tank and put the bike on a steep downward incline , you may be able to see it through the fill hole and recover with magnet or mechanical fingers ? A warning to others that have not checked , Loctite the stick into the cap (I used red )! A suitable 5mm bolt can be used until you can get a replacement.
BPHORSEGUY said:
Sorry its the metal stick that screws into the cap. The tank filler caps is still there, I would have noticed if it was missing after the service, its just the too short metal 'stick' part of the assembly.
I'll get a 110mm long bolt and cut the head off.
Skiddy
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Skiddy,
Go to supercheap auto and get a magnet on a flexible shaft .
The shaft is about 500mm long and will bend around the corner into the tank.
from there it should stick to the end of the dipstick to retrieve it.
I have had one in my garage for a few years, great for grabbing bolts that drop into hard to reach places when working on projects.
Or if you like come down the Gold Coast for a visit and borrow mine.
cheers
Paul
Go to supercheap auto and get a magnet on a flexible shaft .
The shaft is about 500mm long and will bend around the corner into the tank.
from there it should stick to the end of the dipstick to retrieve it.
I have had one in my garage for a few years, great for grabbing bolts that drop into hard to reach places when working on projects.
Or if you like come down the Gold Coast for a visit and borrow mine.
cheers
Paul
"How did you go with the dipstick ??"
I've had a couple of fishing attempts but no luck so far, I'll make a concerted effort this weekend. It is a tight turn going into the neck of the frame/oil tank, so there is no feel of what is happening.
Good news is with a 500mm long flexible shaft I can reach the oil !
Skiddy
I've had a couple of fishing attempts but no luck so far, I'll make a concerted effort this weekend. It is a tight turn going into the neck of the frame/oil tank, so there is no feel of what is happening.
Good news is with a 500mm long flexible shaft I can reach the oil !
Skiddy
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