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| Birdman | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 27/12/2010 | | Posts | : | 135 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2011 - 21:12 Post title : Cross threading the dipstick is easy | | | Even I can do it 
I checked my oil this morning in a bit of hurry and managed to cross thread my dipstick in the process. It wouldn't cinch down all the way as was seeping a bit of oil when I took it for a ride. Not much but enough to make me return home after about 50 miles.
At home I managed to cut away part of the plastic thread that was damaged and have got it seated reasonably well now. I will clean up the spilled oil and take it for a ride to see how it's holding.
My bike is due for a service and other stuff this week at Mickey Cohen's Motorsports which is 90 miles away so hopefully this temporary fix will get me there and I can get a new dipstick ordered asap.
I am amazed how easily the plastic threads cross threaded I didn't apply any force at all I was attempting to finger tighten the dipstick.
Plastic threads can be a pain.
Has anyone had similar experience?
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| ray548 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/02/2010 | | Posts | : | 299 | | Location | : | sylmar, CA, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2011 - 21:18 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: Birdman) | | | I got the Triumph dipstick from MADSS, it is metal and $29.74. Just order something else for free shipping. MADSS it a great source for us.
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2009 Black Bonnie
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 04 Apr 2011 - 22:45 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: ray548) | | | Its better to strip the plastic dip than the casing it screws into. I know which I would rather change.
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| TVL65 | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 98 | | Location | : | wayne, NJ, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 00:52 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: mat1600) | | | I just bought a new dipstick from the accessories catalog that has "Triumph" written on it. It looks really nice but was $59.00 
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| ray548 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/02/2010 | | Posts | : | 299 | | Location | : | sylmar, CA, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 01:40 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: TVL65) | | | Here's some pictures of the oil dipstick, I think the metal is harder to miss thread. And a reminder, blow the dirt and pebbles out of the oil dipstick well, it always collects debris.
 
| 2010 TB, 2007 America
2009 Black Bonnie
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| molinoman | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 26/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 189 | | Location | : | Molino, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 03:46 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: ray548) | | | I like it...thanks for posting it...I will see if I can get that ordered soon...just can't put it in till the end of June.
Dennis
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2007 Triumph Rocket III (sold in April, 2010)
Have finally ridden my 2010 Phantom Red Haze Thunderbird, picked it up in Feb 09, 2011, enjoyed the ride...now I am back in the sand box.
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| EnGage | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 12:52 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: molinoman) | | | Ya know, it's hard to even open a thread about cross-threading one's dipstick...
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| KingOfFleece | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 30/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 304 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 13:40 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: EnGage) | | | Took the words right out of my mouth..........................
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| Linkdog | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 3,002 | | Location | : | Groveland, FL., United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 13:43 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: KingOfFleece) | | | Thought about it but restrained.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 14:37 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: EnGage) | | |
EnGage wrote:
Ya know, it's hard to even open a thread about cross-threading one's dipstick... |
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Its simple. Once you have your dipstick grasped firmly in your hand, make sure it is lined up before you start screwing.
Which bit of that do find hard  
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| ray548 | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/02/2010 | | Posts | : | 299 | | Location | : | sylmar, CA, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 15:15 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: mat1600) | | | Yeah, I know, the rubber looks loose, but it screws down tight when inserted. At least this is a thread that did not mention Metzlers, oops.
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2009 Black Bonnie
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 15:21 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: mat1600) | | |
mat1600 wrote:
EnGage wrote:
Ya know, it's hard to even open a thread about cross-threading one's dipstick... |
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Its simple. Once you have your dipstick grasped firmly in your hand, make sure it is lined up before you start screwing.
Which bit of that do find hard |
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Just make sure you're aiming for the right hole... unless she's into that sort of thing.
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| Birdman | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 27/12/2010 | | Posts | : | 135 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 16:02 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | I was hoping/expecting that "cross threading the dipstick" would elicit some bawdy comments
I am not disappointed
Keep them coming (so to speak) it helps ease my embarrassment / annoyance about the issue
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| DizzE | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,141 | | Location | : | Sunnyvale, CA, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 16:08 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: Birdman) | | | $60 for a good screw? Siuch a deal.
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| TVL65 | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 98 | | Location | : | wayne, NJ, United States |
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| | Posted : 05 Apr 2011 - 21:02 Post title : Re: Cross threading the dipstick is easy (Re: DizzE) | | | Yup, even before I removed the factory dipstick I used a can of air spray for dust around it to blow off all the debris (little pebbles) Sure don't want that falling inside. The new dip stick looks real nice!
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