Dipstick remake

[Old Prof]

After several frustrating experiences with the stock dipstick while checking oil level, I had to try making one for only checking oil level. Pictures below show: find an old screwdriver....big washer with hole just big enough to slide over shank of sawn-off screwdriver... file down end & mark "full" mark... JB Weld washer to handle,,,paint with matt finish enamel, and vwalah!!! Will test soon, but should relieve much frustration.

[oldguyinTX]

Looks like a simple, effective solution to a vexing problem. I have read numerous posts about stripping threads on the plastic dipstick. Let us know how this works out for you.

[Highwayman2013]

Not sure I understand the need for this.

[Chupaca]

looks great though I find it even hard to see oil levels on white unless your oil is really dirty. What would be nice would be a float system where as you push the stick down the float would move up...like the old fuel guages or dry tips that would change colors at the level mark...

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I made this a few years ago for the same reasons.....the plastic threads can strip easily.......But mine was different than yours in that I used a 5/8 wood dowel for the upper part with 1/4 " wood rod in the center.......The 5/8 piece keeps it at the correct angle as the OEM dipstick, because it barely fits in the threads.....I gave a bunch of them away maybe someone who has one will take a PIC......Mike

[Old Prof]

After several frustrating experiences with the stock dipstick while checking oil level, I had to try making one for only checking oil level. Pictures below show: find an old screwdriver....big washer with hole just big enough to slide over shank of sawn-off screwdriver... file down end & mark "full" mark... JB Weld washer to handle,,,paint with matt finish enamel, and vwalah!!! Will test soon, but should relieve much frustration.

WORKED GREAT!!!

[ARtraveler]

A good idea and thanks for posting your solution. Stripping the threads is a big possibility for those who are meticulous about checking the oil frequently.

[Wildrice]

I'm sure it depends upon engine mileage so give me some feed back 5,000-20,000 miles? I'm not a long haul rider.
& at what bike mileage does this become a concern to monitor closely? I guess F3's 1330 engine may not have significant data.---Just checking.
Darrell

[jerpinoy]

Nice, does it keep the oil leaking out?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Nice, does it keep the oil leaking out?

....This is only for checking " HOW MUCH OIL IS IN THE TANK " so you don't have to keep re-threading the OEM dip-stick, which can lead to a mis-thread situation.......Mike

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I'm sure it depends upon engine mileage so give me some feed back 5,000-20,000 miles? I'm not a long haul rider.
& at what bike mileage does this become a concern to monitor closely? I guess F3's 1330 engine may not have significant data.---Just checking.
Darrell

.....Is for the V-Twin, which uses oil ----- un-like the 1330 engine.....Mike

[red]

.....Is for the V-Twin, which uses oil ----- un-like the 1330 engine.....Mike

It would so much easier if you got the oil exactly where you wanted it; then put the dipstick in without screwing it in; then mark the spot with white nail polish.... now you need not keep screwing it in and out.

[stephane.cote.581]

Just need to be in the middle of cross hatch section when not threaded. I am a spyder mechanic, and never bother screwing in the dipstick to adjust level. Secret is to thread with zero force until it threads right.

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[oldgoat]

This is what BLUEKNIGHT911 made & kindly gave me.

I love it. Keep it in my frunk.