Oil dipstick question.

[klb]

I have a Chrome aftermarket oil dipstick. Would like to know what it measures

from the bottom of the threads to the full mark on a stock one to verify my

chrome one is the same.  Thanks in advance.

[R J]

Your question don't make sense, but I think you are asking how your new filler cap measures up to the stock one.

I'll answer what I think you are wanting an answer to.

I'd measure from the bottom of the threads to the full mark on each one.

If they are different, mark the new one to what the stock one measures to.   You can use a punch, couple of swipes with the hack saw, any thing to leave a scar so ya know what is full.

The one I bought many moons ago with the temp guage in it, was exactly the same as stock.   You are probably worrying about nothing as they probably measure the same.    But at least it gave ya something to wonder about.   LOL...   The  made me do it.  LOL

[Jess from VA]

I have aftermarket and tel true temp dips, but I keep my OEs, and only use them to check oil.

Having checked many times between oil changes and never found a drop missing on either bike, I rarely do so anymore.

If you want, get the oil exactly where you want it with an OE dip, then stick your aftermarket dip in, and drag a file edge across the indicated oil level (if the aftermarket level line is not consistent with the OE).

[Chrisj CMA]

Next oil change make sure you drain it very well......dump in 4 qts, see where it goes on the dipstick and scratch that location with an ice pic and you now have an accurate dip stick for your bike.  The great thing is you get to pick if you check on the side stand, screwed in or not etc.

[klb]

I guess I should have said the aftermarket chrome dipstick is the only one I have.

Just wanted to see if the aftermarket dipstick was the same distance in inches

from the bottom of the threads to the full mark as on the stock dipstick.

When I change oil I put 4 quarts in it. I just want to know if the full mark on a stock

is the same distance as the full mark on an aftermarket stick. Curiosity. No worries.

[klb]

Next oil change make sure you drain it very well......dump in 4 qts, see where it goes on the dipstick and scratch that location with an ice pic and you now have an accurate dip stick for your bike.  The great thing is you get to pick if you check on the side stand, screwed in or not etc.

Now that's a good idea. Thanks.

[Gryphon Rider]

Precisely 8 7/32" (209.0mm) from centre of full mark to nearest screw thread to full mark.  That was too easy  . Do I win a prize?

[klb]

Thanks Gryphon Rider that answers my question. My bike came with the chrome

dipstick and it has one notch exactly 8" from the start of the threads so it is sounds

like it is right. I've had this Valkyrie about 3 years now. I'm anal  about little

details like that. The fact that I've went this long without finding out is a miracle.

Thanks again. 

[Denny47]

Oil level should be checked with the dipstick unscrewed and setting in the hole. Not screwed in...unless you have a mark with it screwed in.

[Hoser]

I don't check it anymore, Just empty it and throw away filter, put on new filter and dump in four quarts every five to six thousand miles.  Hoser   

[klb]

I don't screw mine in to check. With so many rumors about the aftermarket chrome oil

dipsticks not being the same as the o.e.m. sticks I wanted to be sure. So the bottom of

the threads to the full mark was what I was after. Even though it never uses any oil I like

to check it every ride. Maybe what I'm calling the bottom some call the top of the threads.

Thanks for the replies.

[Russell Rice]

If it is this type of dip stick (see picture) keep an eye on it. Make sure the stick do't fall off and drop into the motor.
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[Russell Rice]

[Chiefy]

Precisely 8 7/32" (209.0mm) from centre of full mark to nearest screw thread to full mark.  That was too easy  . Do I win a prize?

 

[ricoman]

Precisely 8 7/32" (209.0mm) from centre of full mark to nearest screw thread to full mark.  That was too easy  . Do I win a prize?















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[salty1]

Next oil change make sure you drain it very well......dump in 4 qts, see where it goes on the dipstick and scratch that location with an ice pic and you now have an accurate dip stick for your bike.  The great thing is you get to pick if you check on the side stand, screwed in or not etc.

Now that's a good idea. Thanks.

Chris just nit pickin, but no reference was made to changing the oil filter as part of an oil change. I totally agree with 4 quarts after the crankcase is drained and the oil filter is changed out.    I know you intended this, but some newbie might not understand that an oil change also includes
replacement of the filter. I change oil every 2000 miles or so and the filter every other change.

[Chrisj CMA]

Next oil change make sure you drain it very well......dump in 4 qts, see where it goes on the dipstick and scratch that location with an ice pic and you now have an accurate dip stick for your bike.  The great thing is you get to pick if you check on the side stand, screwed in or not etc.

Now that's a good idea. Thanks.

Chris just nit pickin, but no reference was made to changing the oil filter as part of an oil change. I totally agree with 4 quarts after the crankcase is drained and the oil filter is changed out.    I know you intended this, but some newbie might not understand that an oil change also includes
replacement of the filter. I change oil every 2000 miles or so and the filter every other change.

LOL......I wouldnt want to offend any newbies, but, yes I intended that (oil filter change) and I didnt think anyone was that dumb that would change oil without changing filter.  So hopefully no one did it that way because of me.  If you did, HEY! dont say anything just buy a new filter and change it quick, the amount of oil lost will be bout right to equalize the amount you added extra.........oh recheck the mark on the dipstick.....probably wont change.

PS Salty.......not to sound snipy but what kind of cheap oil does one use that it has to be changed every 2K   Man, Id be changing oil often.  I went to synthetic so I could go longer than 5K cause it was coming up so fast every time.  I change at 9 or 10K now and use Mobile 1 and a new filter each time 

[klb]

I would like to think no one would change the oil and not

change the filter. I change mine every 5k with Mobil 1 and

a new Honda filter.

[salty1]

PS Salty.......not to sound snipy but what kind of cheap oil does one use that it has to be changed every 2K   Man, Id be changing oil often.  I went to synthetic so I could go longer than 5K cause it was coming up so fast every time.  I change at 9 or 10K now and use Mobile 1 and a new filter each time 

I've used Rotella T6 but more recently been using Mobil 1 synthetic 15W50. The Mobil 1 seems to be more effective at quieting tranny howl and the bike shifts better. My frequency of changes is excessive but it gives me piece of mind. My bikes don't get that many miles each year and I want to know there ready to ride. Always enjoy your posts and responses Chris.

[Chrisj CMA]

PS Salty.......not to sound snipy but what kind of cheap oil does one use that it has to be changed every 2K   Man, Id be changing oil often.  I went to synthetic so I could go longer than 5K cause it was coming up so fast every time.  I change at 9 or 10K now and use Mobile 1 and a new filter each time 

I've used Rotella T6 but more recently been using Mobil 1 synthetic 15W50. The Mobil 1 seems to be more effective at quieting tranny howl and the bike shifts better. My frequency of changes is excessive but it gives me piece of mind. My bikes don't get that many miles each year and I want to know there ready to ride. Always enjoy your posts and responses Chris.

thanks Salty........cant fault you for excessive oil changes cause you want to.....I used to do that too when I didnt put that many miles on and didnt use synthetic.....Heck Id change one time a year and that was less than 1,000 sometimes...........that was a different bike and a different time altogether