led oil dipstick
HDF Community Team
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: san antonio
I have one, the newer style. The early ones were a problem. No problems with the second one. I have fould it to be very accurate for both temp and level. I do remove it and put the stock cap on when washing and its a good ide not to lay it on its face and allow oil to lay on the back side.
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Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2011
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Thanks everyone for the input.. Will most likely try one ..but no ..not in place of regular checks.. Just looking for something if i'm out on a long ride ,make a stop ,i can eyeball it instead of trying to stick my hand between the pipe and motor when it;s warm...just for ..a piece of mind thing,,
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
I have had one on a 2004 Ultra and currently one on my 2010 Ltd. The one on the 04 worked just fine, and the one on my 2010 has worked flawlessly going on two years. They seem to be very accurate. I always punch it after a ride to take a quick look at the oil temp.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Western South Dakota
Bought one to do a double check on the fairing oil gauge to make sure it was working correctly and it was.
Used the LED Dipstick for about 5-6 rides and when felt confident that the faring oil gauge was working right, sold it on this site.
Used the LED Dipstick for about 5-6 rides and when felt confident that the faring oil gauge was working right, sold it on this site.
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Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Riverton,il
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: The Great Northwest
I think that there is no substitute for a manual hot check.... BUT... if you have the HD approved digital dipstick, and you are under factory warranty and/or have the extended warranty, then it would seem that you could use that as "back-up" to prove that you regularly check your oil level before and after every ride.