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Old Apr 22, 2021 | 06:11 PM
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I have a 2010 Fatboy. The plastic dipstick broke off at the swivel in the rubber gasket and fell into the tank. I tried adding oil in the hopes it would float. I still cannot see it. Is there a way to get it out without removing the oil tank? Thanks for any help!
 
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I lost a metal one in my tank a couple years ago, I guess it's still
there, no way of getting in the way and causing trouble I guess.
 
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I have a fifty year old version of this little grabber. I’ve retrieved a lot of stuff I thought was gone for good.
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Originally Posted by Joro
I have a 2010 Fatboy. The plastic dipstick broke off at the swivel in the rubber gasket and fell into the tank. I tried adding oil in the hopes it would float. I still cannot see it. Is there a way to get it out without removing the oil tank? Thanks for any help!
drain the oil, shine a small flashlight in the filler opening so you can see where it is then pull it out with some home made tweezers of some sort. peice of cake
 
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I have a fifty year old version of this little grabber. I’ve retrieved a lot of stuff I thought was gone for good.https://www.amazon.com/ANRANK-Flexib...9134822&sr=8-7

Wow, deja vu......

My Dad had one that was very similar, about 1969ish.... I recovered quite a few things with that "claw" thing he had....

I'll have to check his old tool box and see if he still has it... I doubt he'll remember if it's still around... he's 90 yrs old now..
 
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Wow, deja vu......

My Dad had one that was very similar, about 1969ish.... I recovered quite a few things with that "claw" thing he had....

I'll have to check his old tool box and see if he still has it... I doubt he'll remember if it's still around... he's 90 yrs old now..
That’s where I got mine. I have fished more bones and crap out of the disposal than you can imagine.
 
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I have one of those!! lol Had it for years.
 
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Harbor Freight has them also and when I bought mine1.5yrs ago it was $2.99. Well worth the price when 1 is needed ASAP.
 
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