Help with Python Staggered Duals & Transmission Dipstick
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Help with Python Staggered Duals & Transmission Dipstick
My brother just bough a 2002 Wide Glide with Python Staggered Duals. How do you check the transmission level? There isn't enough clearance between the pipes and the dipstick to get a wrench in there. What am I missing? Thanks in advance.
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RE: Help with Python Staggered Duals & Transmission Dipstick
Dave, things must have changed with the new 6spd tranny. i have staggered duals on my 07 bob and i have no trouble getting at the transmission fill port. Now the oil fill / dipstick can be a challenge especially when its hot but its workable... maybe someone can help out with some info prior to the new tranny change over.
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RE: Help with Python Staggered Duals & Transmission Dipstick
cut a small section off a 3/8" (i think) allen wrench.
long enough to get into the plug with about 1/2" exposed.
slip a 3/8" box wrench on the exposed end and remove the plug.
not too elegant - but better than removing the pipes.
long enough to get into the plug with about 1/2" exposed.
slip a 3/8" box wrench on the exposed end and remove the plug.
not too elegant - but better than removing the pipes.
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RE: Help with Python Staggered Duals & Transmission Dipstick
I tried cutting an allen wrench and quickly discovered I would be at it for hours. So my solution was to buy a 3/8 hex head socket, put it in a vise, and give it about two taps with a punch. The piece that came out works perfectly with a 3/8 open end wrench.
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RE: Help with Python Staggered Duals & Transmission Dipstick
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I tried cutting an allen wrench and quickly discovered I would be at it for hours. So my solution was to buy a 3/8 hex head socket, put it in a vise, and give it about two taps with a punch. The piece that came out works perfectly with a 3/8 open end wrench.
I tried cutting an allen wrench and quickly discovered I would be at it for hours. So my solution was to buy a 3/8 hex head socket, put it in a vise, and give it about two taps with a punch. The piece that came out works perfectly with a 3/8 open end wrench.
would have taken forever to cut thru the whole thing.
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Dave, things must have changed with the new 6spd tranny. i have staggered duals on my 07 bob and i have no trouble getting at the transmission fill port. Now the oil fill / dipstick can be a challenge especially when its hot but its workable... maybe someone can help out with some info prior to the new tranny change over.
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For the Oil Dipstick, I got this little tool. Awesome ... I love it. I've got True Duals on an 09 Bagger and tried everything. This works. http://www.hdsmartsocket.com
That's a handy socket to have.
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