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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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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?
 
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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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.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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its just sucked in there, pull straight out no need to turn it will have rubber around it
 
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i have ripped many fingernails trying to get them out..just keep on pullin man
 
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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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.
 
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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.
 
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Originally Posted by KBFXDLI
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?
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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.
 
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Originally Posted by KBFXDLI
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.
 
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