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I have an 03 Road Glide and went to check the oil. The dipstick will not come out. The lid just turns and turns like its stripped. Am I missing something or just stupid? Probably a little of both. Thanks.
I have an 03 Road Glide and went to check the oil. The dipstick will not come out. The lid just turns and turns like its stripped. Am I missing something or just stupid? Probably a little of both. Thanks.
Here come the stupid questions in return, but it's the best I can do:
Did you just get this bike?
Did it used to unscrew, or is it just a "pull out" type like my FatBoy?
Unless it's an aftermarket dipstick, it's a plug type with a rubber plug under the metal cap. You may need to grap it with a rag if it hasn't been out in a while.
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Can someone answer a stupid question?
