I know this sounds crazy, but I bought a 2005 super glide sport and I went to check the oil, where I think the oil dipstick should be and it wont come out. Am I missing something here? It turns and turns, but doesn't come out. Thoughts?

 

Just pull it straight out. Its not threaded in. Mine will get a vacuum built up and its tuff to get it out the first time.

 

Get an owners manual.

 

its just sucked in there, pull straight out no need to turn it will have rubber around it

 

i have ripped many fingernails trying to get them out..just keep on pullin man

 

Remember to check the oil level after the bike is warmed up. Also, it should be checked with the bike resting on the side stand.

 

Mine is threaded in. One of the 2006 improvements. Of course there are like 5 other serious design flaws that didn't exist in the 05...but the dipstick works great.

 

Are you serious about design flaws in 2006+ models? I have a 2007, anything I should keep my eye on?
Cheers.

 

No the most serious one (no dowels in the IP & trans cases) was fixed mid year in 06. The crappy stator was updated in 07 to a welded one. Plus in 07 I think they used a better front motor mount. 8 degree fuel injectors were upgraded in late 06 models as well. The neutral light issue was a recall. Mine is a early 06 model so I have all the issues. I have already had the fuel injectors done and the N light switch recall done. So, someday I may be dealing with the stator and IPB issues.

 

Thanks man, appreciate the info.