It's called a glove!

 

or get the 2012 factory dipstick with the rubber handle, works great hot with bare hands...

 

Please don't rip on him. They tell you right on the dip stick to check the oil level when it's hot. Probably some smart **** engineer at the MOCO laughing since he's probably never had to actually grab hold of the cap and unscrew it while it is hot. Also, problem with trying to unscrew that cap when its hot or even warm is the fact that the cap expands when its hot and makes it even more difficult.

Here's my suggestion buddy. First, when you screw your Oil Dip Stick back in don't go boonkers cranking it down. It only needs to be "finger tight". Now, when you get home from a ride, check your oil level with the bike on the kickstand and make a note of the oil level. If it is below the "hot filled level" go ahead and add oil to bring it up to its "Full" level. Wait until the bike completely cools down and go check the oil level again. This time the oil cap should be cold and you should be able to unscrew by hand it easily. Look at the oil level on the stick and if you have to make your own mark as the "Cold Full Line". Now, before you go out on a ride you shouldn't have any problem unscrewing the Cap and you can check your oil level. If it's below your "Cold Oil Level" mark then you know that you'll be needing to add oil soon or add it then depending on how far below it's below the mark.

 

I would keep it at the 1/2 way mark and check when cold as has been suggested. Filling may lead to blow by and an air filter full of oil. The design of the filler screw cap does seem to "tighten up" so also as suggested, don't use too much finger torque when putting it back on. Perhaps when hot, the filler plug expends some making it tighter.

 

I know a buck tooth dude that claims he can get his dipstick out without channel locks :>)
In school he once gnawed a hole in the chalkboard!

 

Thank you for this...LMAO!!!

 

The replies here got my morning started with a chuckle. Thanks.

 

+1 on a cold check. That's how I've always done it. Check it before you go, and don't worry about it.

 

I have had the same problem. Maybe 3 out of 4 times I cannot get the cap unscrewed using my hand when the engine is hot or cold and I use minimal force putting it back on knowing it will be a bear to get off. Not long ago I broke the the cover off the cap off trying to unscrew it. The dipstick and threaded portion were still in the bike but I was able to grab it with some pliers and get it out. The new cap does not seem to get as tight as the old one did so it probably was a defective cap to start with. Right after I bought the new cap the 2012's came out and I see they changed the design of the cap. Wish I had gotten the new one.

Sounds kind of dumb, but I would have the dealer check it out if its a new bike before you eventually break it like I did.

 

I use gloves but if it is still tight, go to walmart and get some of the stuff for lining drawers.

It feels like rubber and it is perforated all through it with small holes. Cut you out a 5x5 square and keep this on your bike. This will give you that extra grip you need. Also works great in the garage and kitchen to open up any stubborn lids.