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Dip stick popping out
Ratbob
5 years ago
2013 Twin Cam Softail 103. Done 60,000 Ks.
After about 15 minutes riding the dip stick pops out.
I didn’t think the tank was pressurised or is it?
Don’t want to buy a new one if it’s symptomatic of another issue.
Any ideas guys ?
Baloffski
5 years ago
Hey Rat, from memory I think there is a minimal pressure, thinking was 15 psi or similar, so not a huge issue.
But as your probably more concerned is it connected to a failure of more significance.
Ferrett62
5 years ago
Had mine jump out when I started it once, slightly over full oil tank and I think the o ring had hardened with heat.Replaced the ring with one I happened to have that was a bit thicker and a little tighter fit and remover a small amount of oil, hasn't done it again.
Wideglider
5 years ago
Make sure oil level not too high.
Check condition of O-ring, make sure not cracked or split, it should have some elasticity.
steelo
5 years ago
Isn’t there a story about that. Bloke yells out “ hey, look at the 2 dipsticks on that Harley”. Rb spends 10 minutes looking for the second.
Baloffski
5 years ago
steelo, its Sat night .. most of us , arrrr now i get it.
Daffy
5 years ago
Quoting Ratbob on 05 Oct 2019 02:23 AM
2013 Twin Cam Softail 103. Done 60,000 Ks.
After about 15 minutes riding the dip stick pops out.
I didn’t think the tank was pressurised or is it?
Don’t want to buy a new one if it’s symptomatic of another issue.
Any ideas guys ?
If you have even slightly more oil than it likes then this will happen. Very frustrating until you find the happy medium.Oil level on full line no good About halfway between low and full when hot.I topped mine up recently as I thought it was a bit low and hello leaking again.Good luck
Ratbob
5 years ago
Thanks guys, it’s a used bike I’m thinking of buying off a mate so I’ll run through the suggested checks.
Doesn’t sound like a symptom of something more serious. Cheers
Roo Ted
5 years ago
It's a Harley thing. My dipstick pops out about 15 minutes into every ride. Just gotta keep it zipped up. ;-)
speedzter
5 years ago
Check operation of the head breathers, and perform a leak down test if your worried. The oil tank should have a breather balance tube. Check if it's not blocked.
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