Softail and BSS Question

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Dec 5, 2007 | 01:02 PM

priceamp

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Softail and BSS Question

For you folks running V&H BSS, is there any issue in getting the tranny dip stick out to check the tranny fluid level?

Dec 5, 2007 | 02:28 PM

rbabos

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RE: Softail and BSS Question

On the 07 softail it won't come into play. Actually, the tank bottom is still the tightest spot to clear. From your pic I see your dipstick is in the outer cover. Not sure, but I don't think they'd build them so you couldn't get the stick out. Only Harley does stuff like that .

Ron

Dec 5, 2007 | 02:44 PM

PoorBoy

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RE: Softail and BSS Question

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.....I don't think they'd build them so you couldn't get the stick out. Only Harley does stuff like that .

Ron

+1 Perfectly stated. No problem with gettingpast my BSSon my Fatboy.

Dec 5, 2007 | 09:11 PM

ChromeJunkie

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RE: Softail and BSS Question

Not aproblem on my 06.

Dec 5, 2007 | 10:25 PM

ImYourHuckleberry

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RE: Softail and BSS Question

No issue on my '03 Deuce.

Dec 6, 2007 | 10:06 AM

PoorBoy

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RE: Softail and BSS Question

Here's a couple of pics of the '08 Fatboy. Maybe its the 6-speed tranny that moves the dip-stick location.

Like rbabos said, it is more of a hassle gettingunder the bottom of the oil tank than around the pipes.