What a stupid way to check the oil on a motorcycle!

[Cheshire_Cat]

I'm in for one! I spun a bearing in my '80, because I thought the oil was ok. I want to save my naked '81!

[Rat]

Me too ....

Gord

[rcmatt007]

Rat.... didn't you have a bike that spewed oil out the mufflers? well, it seemed that way when I was behind you

[CYBORG]

thoink that was a leaking rear cover gasket. I got some of that as well

[chewy999]

I had a dipstick on my 1100 when I got it but preferred the sight glass check after the PO had filled it to the dipstick mark, which over filled the engine. Found that out when I drained it for the first time and realised the sight glass wasn't dirty, it was just full of oil!
Sure Cyborgs dipstick is a quality product with a mark for the correct level.
Maybe Honda put the sight glass in to test us to see whether or not we are fit enough to ride a big bike!
My CB1300 also has a sight glass, but no centre stand, can be a right pain to check the oil and coolant levels!

[Oldest Sage]

I put one on my 80, with a fairing, on the last run of these. It is definitely worth it. I can relate to using a flashlight and crawling on the ground to check my oil...crazy design for “mature” riders.

[Sidecar Bob]

My DS dipstick came unmarked with instruction to mark it where the oil is when its right at the sight glass...

[low-side]

Cyborg, do you have some pics of these custom dipsticks? I think I'd like one if you make another run of them.

[5speed]

Cyborg, do you have some pics of these custom dipsticks? I think I'd like one if you make another run of them.

page 2.

[CYBORG]

As mentioned, page 2 of this thread

[low-side]

Missed it. Thanks guys.

[CYBORG]

Several guys have expressed an interest in one of these dipsticks, and I have decided to make a run of them. Cut off for paid orders is April 14. Production will start April 15th, With delivery by the end of the month. No more will be made in the near future. Just thought I should let everyone know

[williwm]

Not convienent true, but there are worse bikes to check the oil level. Riding buddy has a 1800 Raider and I laugh when he goes through the process of checking the level in that bike.

[OldRider2]

Dipstick, sounds like a good idea. Where does it mount, down into the oil filler hole?

I normally use Track T's method, but these GLs aren't getting any lighter to tip them very much.

[5speed]

Dipstick, sounds like a good idea. Where does it mount, down into the oil filler hole?

I normally use Track T's method, but these GLs aren't getting any lighter to tip them very much.

you replace the oil drain bolt with a banjo bolt which also serves to hold the bottom of the dipstick.