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Dec 23, 2013 | 08:34 AM

#11

tbonetony06

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From: Illinois

Rubber O-rings from TRU-Value or ACE fit better, tighter than stock.

Dec 23, 2013 | 07:21 PM

#12

threadstopper

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From: Canada

I used a couple of wraps of self amalgamatimg tape to improve the fit of my temp gauge dipstick no more leaks or surprise removals.

Dec 23, 2013 | 07:49 PM

#13

Misbehaven

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From: Sheboygan,Wi

My bike did that last year on the first start up after winter storage. It has not happened again since.

Dec 23, 2013 | 08:02 PM

#14

Sgt_Jim

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From: Central Jersey

i thought i was losing my mind and posted on this....apparently someone else had a similar problem

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ick-blues.html

Dec 25, 2013 | 06:29 PM

#15

bolt54

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From: NYC

Same thing happened when I put the HD oil temp dipstick on my FXSTC. Still had the stocker so just went back to that, fits much tighter and does not blow out....problem solved for now.

Apr 20, 2020 | 05:34 PM

#16

Stan Bless

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From: Cleveland

06 Street Glide

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwsharp

When my '06 was brand new it started popping my dipstick and spewing oil all over the side of my bike. Fortunately, the seat I was using kept the dipstick from existing the tank completely.

It was one of the new 'dangling angle' dipsticks. The dealer 'fixed' this by installing an older style dipstick that fit tighter. Great warranty program...

This was NOT due, btw, to backfires or excessive crankcase pressure. It was due to poor manufacturing tolerances. In your case it may be due to the age of the rubber on the dipstick.

C#

I have 06 SG and I was riding on the highway and noticed white smoke everywhere then noticed dipstick had blew out. Changed oil 3.5 quarts got new dipstick and the bike blew the distick out again and still smoking from breather

Apr 21, 2020 | 08:56 AM

#17

ahern25

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From: California

My 2004 Fatboy did the same thing. Took it down to the local parts store and get an o-ring around. Solved the problem. Now it fits tight.

Apr 22, 2020 | 10:44 AM

#18

schlacker

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From: Twinsburg, OH

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlpenland

I have a 2007 Heritage Softail 96 cu in The Oil Dip Stick blew out twice when starting the bike. It is the dipstick with oil temp gauge in it. It doesn't fit real tight. Can anyone tell me what's going on? Thanks

Wow! Has this been happening with twin cams forever? This is the 1st I've ever heard about it.