Dipsticks
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From: Black Hills of SD
Interesting. I would not have thought you would get that much debris.
Kind of like the magnets that are inside a differential cover or automatic trans pan. Catch the floaters. Too bad HD does not have a magnet chip detector on the oil reservoir tank, like the aircraft engines have.
That would be pretty cool.
Kind of like the magnets that are inside a differential cover or automatic trans pan. Catch the floaters. Too bad HD does not have a magnet chip detector on the oil reservoir tank, like the aircraft engines have.
That would be pretty cool.
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From: backwoods
I have stayed away from temp gauges out of fear someone would still and I would be screwed. Assuming this like kind of normal?
They do put a magnet on the drain plug
We may be getting paranoid, these may be more of novelty. Not that I am against novelty
They do put a magnet on the drain plug
We may be getting paranoid, these may be more of novelty. Not that I am against novelty
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Good job, but I still think that kid who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee the other day would kick all our asses.
John
John
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I am running one and it is always covered in a very thin film of grey micro filings. Bike has a DK reusable filter so I assume this is the stuff that gets by the filter mesh.
Word of caution: the dipstick **** gets to the same temp as your oil and you have to check your oil fast after a ride, or wear ove-gloves.
Purchased it to "detect" problems between oil changes. No regrets.
Word of caution: the dipstick **** gets to the same temp as your oil and you have to check your oil fast after a ride, or wear ove-gloves.
Purchased it to "detect" problems between oil changes. No regrets.
I also bought it to see "potential issues" Love it. I use OEM HD oil filters, but am thinking of getting their Figurati magnetic re usable oil filter. I'll get wife to get for me for Christmas is my guess.
I also have their transmission magnetic dipstick, same results there to. I think it forces me to check the oil more because I know I got soaked on the prices.
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FFS to be honest I never thought of that, now another OEM part gets tossed into the saddlebag for fear of a dirtbag stealing my fancy magnetic one.
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OH...you meant STEAL.....not still.
For cripes sakes READ what you type before you send, trying to decipher the idiotic ramblings you go on about is really a pia!!!
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If you could figure it out, anyone can. But let's fill this thread about with 19 posts.
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Mr. R, I offer this is with respect that it might help you. I am not hacking on you, are making accusations.
There is a thing called "Grammarly" that can be added to the computer. It's free program / app or whatever it is, and it works very well for helping with spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Just something that might be of help. Just think of it this way - It helps you spell and write and also gets people off your back - Why not try it. Can't hurt.
There is a thing called "Grammarly" that can be added to the computer. It's free program / app or whatever it is, and it works very well for helping with spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Just something that might be of help. Just think of it this way - It helps you spell and write and also gets people off your back - Why not try it. Can't hurt.