Harley Davidson Forums

Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Tranny dipstick ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 12:37 PM
Share
  #1  
beast 10's Avatar
beast 10
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 182
Likes: 8
From: virginia
Default Tranny dipstick ?
How are you guys with the new 103 checking the transmission fluid level in the location that its in ? I had to make my own tool, I used a die grinder
to cut a 3/8 allen wrench to 1 inch then a 10mm crows foot on a wobble so that I do not have to remove anything.

here is a pic
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 01:07 PM
Share
  #2  
_Gir_'s Avatar
_Gir_
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,956
Likes: 75
From: CA
Default
I have an allen wrench that fits as is, even with the stock exhaust. However, I'm not sure where I bought it from.
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 01:19 PM
Share
  #3  
beast 10's Avatar
beast 10
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 182
Likes: 8
From: virginia
Default
Originally Posted by _Gir_
I have an allen wrench that fits as is, even with the stock exhaust. However, I'm not sure where I bought it from.
Got a pic ?

Every one I tried seemed to be to long and had a bad angle, the oil tank and line was in the way it's just not a good spot for the filler/dipstick but I'm good to go now.
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 02:42 PM
Share
  #4  
_Gir_'s Avatar
_Gir_
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,956
Likes: 75
From: CA
Default
Originally Posted by beast 10
Got a pic ?

I found the plastic kit frame that it's part of. Maybe it'll be useful for you.
 
Attached Thumbnails Tranny dipstick ?-img_20120701_143225-copy.jpg   Tranny dipstick ?-img_20120701_143435-copy.jpg  
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 04:59 PM
Share
  #5  
Gman in NC's Avatar
Gman in NC
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,257
Likes: 2
From: Gastonia, NC
Default
A ball allen will get it out very easily. I usually only check it when I'm refilling the trans.
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 07:42 PM
Share
  #6  
Blk and Chrome's Avatar
Blk and Chrome
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,109
Likes: 9
From: Connecticut
Default
thats it a ball head allen works for me too
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 07:44 PM
Share
  #7  
soft 02's Avatar
soft 02
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 66,948
Likes: 4,573
From: TOAK western branch
Default
Ball allen or a reg allen that you put a bend in with a hammer and a vise. K I S S.
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jul 1, 2012 | 09:55 PM
Share
  #8  
oct1949's Avatar
oct1949
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
Likes: 821
From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Default
Without going to all the trouble of making a special tool..

I just use the correct size ball allen wrench....

It ain't rocket science..




..
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 2, 2012 | 06:33 AM
Share
  #9  
Nocturnalnature's Avatar
Nocturnalnature
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 766
Likes: 0
From: USA
Default
Ball end allen as well. Short end to loosen it a tiny bit and long shank with ball end to twist it right on out.
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Broken tap
tjcaron
General Harley Davidson Chat
28
Jun 23, 2016 12:49 AM
Transmission Dipstick POS
MNtadpole
Softail Models
5
May 5, 2015 09:38 AM
Special tool needed for oil lines?
aquaelvis
Softail Models
9
Oct 12, 2011 09:26 PM
ooops
m i k e
Softail Models
5
Oct 8, 2011 07:46 PM
oil tank tool?
prost34
Softail Models
4
Apr 25, 2011 01:14 AM
Back to Subforum
Softail Models
View Next Unread
Mounting front turn signals on forks (relocation for 2007 FXSTC)




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:40 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE