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VALKen
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« on: July 05, 2019, 02:21:23 AM »
I just noticed that the part numbers of the dipsticks for the Gold Wing and the Valkyrie are different. Anyone know what the difference is in the actual parts?

I would assume they will physically interchange, but do they represent a different oil level in the 2 bikes? Or is it simply a different upper (i.e. external) shape?
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2019, 02:50:57 AM »
As long as it reaches the oil it really doesn’t matter. Drain, fill with a fresh gallon and wherever the oil lands on the stick is where it needs to be. You can even make your own mark if you want.
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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2019, 07:29:01 AM »
same engine short block, same oil capacity per both respective technical manuals.
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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2019, 11:12:58 AM »
To be honest, I hardly ever even check the oil level anymore. I did for years, and it never changed. Now I just change the oil and filter, put in 4 quarts and forget about it.
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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2019, 01:06:29 PM »
Quote from: meathead on July 05, 2019, 11:12:58 AM
To be honest, I hardly ever even check the oil level anymore. I did for years, and it never changed. Now I just change the oil and filter, put in 4 quarts and forget about it.

Exactly, I do check the oil by looking at the floor under the bike. If there’s no oil then I know it’s all still inside  crazy2
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« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2019, 02:44:27 PM »
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on July 05, 2019, 01:06:29 PM
Quote from: meathead on July 05, 2019, 11:12:58 AM
To be honest, I hardly ever even check the oil level anymore. I did for years, and it never changed. Now I just change the oil and filter, put in 4 quarts and forget about it.

Exactly, I do check the oil by looking at the floor under the bike. If there’s no oil then I know it’s all still inside  crazy2
Amen had my bee for 22 yrs and has never used a drop so I never check it
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« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2019, 05:46:14 PM »
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on July 05, 2019, 01:06:29 PM
Quote from: meathead on July 05, 2019, 11:12:58 AM
To be honest, I hardly ever even check the oil level anymore. I did for years, and it never changed. Now I just change the oil and filter, put in 4 quarts and forget about it.

Exactly, I do check the oil by looking at the floor under the bike. If there’s no oil then I know it’s all still inside  crazy2

I do the same.  cooldude
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« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2019, 04:11:27 PM »
Could it be black vs chrome?
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