Oilcap-dipstick is stuck
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Oilcap-dipstick is stuck
Oilcap-dipstick is stuck, i try to use manual, lift and turn counterclockwise. It is stuck
Try with all my handpower. Afraid to use a metaltool, do not want to damage
Any tricks?
How much power can be used, all is plastic?
Try with all my handpower. Afraid to use a metaltool, do not want to damage
Any tricks?
How much power can be used, all is plastic?
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Last edited by Mongo1958; May 10, 2026 at 09:09 AM.
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I did put som maskin tape around the cap, got a better grip
First i did spray a little W40 inn, and is worked
Got the cap up, easy unlock after cleaning. But now the cap is 90 degree off, does not flush, but will look into this later
First i did spray a little W40 inn, and is worked
Got the cap up, easy unlock after cleaning. But now the cap is 90 degree off, does not flush, but will look into this later
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What year and model? I assume 883 04 from chasing your other threads.
Think your cap is similar to my 04 Softail. Mine got loose and I put a o-ring in the groove in the plug. Now it's pretty tight. Has yours been modified?
Add bike info to your signature line would be helpful.
PS.. for sure, Welcome to the HDFORUM. You been posting some good threads.
Think your cap is similar to my 04 Softail. Mine got loose and I put a o-ring in the groove in the plug. Now it's pretty tight. Has yours been modified?
Add bike info to your signature line would be helpful.
PS.. for sure, Welcome to the HDFORUM. You been posting some good threads.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; May 10, 2026 at 09:54 AM.
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Last edited by Mongo1958; May 10, 2026 at 09:57 AM.
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The 2004 and up bikes have that stupid pop up and twist off cap and every one I have ever seen is HARD to remove. You literally have to gorilla arm it. Just wrap something grippy around it such as a rubber strap, and turn it as hard as you can.
I believe there was a mod for this out there but I dont recall what it was, you may be able to google it and find out.
I believe there was a mod for this out there but I dont recall what it was, you may be able to google it and find out.
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When my bike is cold the cap is very easy to turn. When the oil is hot and I have just finished a ride the cap is hard to turn sometimes.
It's possibly the rubber seal that sticks.
It's possibly the rubber seal that sticks.
Last edited by Andy from Sandy; Yesterday at 07:06 AM.