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Anybody want to get rich ?
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:23 am
by xsyamahadg
If you do, figure out a way to manufacture dipsticks for motorcycles that only have sight glasses and no dipstick to check the oil. Every V-Star on the road needs one. After you figure it out, sign me up for one. While you are at it, calibrate it so it can be used while on the side stand.
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:09 pm
by KingRobb
vulcan 800 has a site check peek whole
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:25 pm
by Dragoon
I just started a company called Biker Buddies. The product first due on the market won’t make me rich, but it will make every biker happy. No, it is not a blow up doll that can ride! Stay tuned.
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:39 pm
by cfkingfish
The SVs have a glass peek hole. The first time I looked the bike was leaning on the kickstand, and the glass measured no oil. It freaked me out until I realized the bike had to be sitting upright......
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:55 pm
by t_bonee
cfkingfish wrote:The SVs have a glass peek hole. The first time I looked the bike was leaning on the kickstand, and the glass measured no oil. It freaked me out until I realized the bike had to be sitting upright......
I did the same thing with my first bike too.
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 3:15 pm
by spinner
And you have to get down so low to see it, that the bike almost falls on top of you try and tilt it.
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 6:19 pm
by hot_shoe_cv
Two solutions: pick up a mirror with a telescopic handle at Sears or Auto Zone or use a piece of 2x4 under the stand to get the bike upright. Some kick stands may require slightly thicker or thinner shims to do the trick.
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 2:06 am
by CNF2002
Why is the dipstick inconvenient on your bike? Mine just unscrews right at the top, takes 5 seconds to check at the gas station after filling the tank.
I'd kill for a dipstick on my transmission!
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:47 pm
by TxRider
CNF2002 wrote:Why is the dipstick inconvenient on your bike? Mine just unscrews right at the top, takes 5 seconds to check at the gas station after filling the tank.
I'd kill for a dipstick on my transmission!
I miss my SV's sight glass, my new M109r has to warm up for 15 minutes, cool down for 3, then you can check the oil with the dipstick.....WTF MAN! 20mins to check my ooil?!?!?!
Under the how to check your oil paragraph in the manual it has a paragraph about why you should check it everyday.......
I'd be late for work if i did that everyday.
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 1:46 am
by CNF2002
TxRider wrote:CNF2002 wrote:Why is the dipstick inconvenient on your bike? Mine just unscrews right at the top, takes 5 seconds to check at the gas station after filling the tank.
I'd kill for a dipstick on my transmission!
I miss my SV's sight glass, my new M109r has to warm up for 15 minutes, cool down for 3, then you can check the oil with the dipstick.....WTF MAN! 20mins to check my ooil?!?!?!
Under the how to check your oil paragraph in the manual it has a paragraph about why you should check it everyday.......
I'd be late for work if i did that everyday.
I also have to wait for mine to warm up. Its easy, I just check it when I get home from work! Engine is nice and toasty. If there had been any significant oil loss between the time I checked and the next time I fired it up, I would certainly notice the pool of oil on the ground.