Topic: H-D new Electronic dip stick with temp & level (Read 10045 times)

greglyon · « **on:** May 19, 2006, 12:06:17 PM »

I just bought one of these dip sticks. Seems a little finnicky and inconsistant. A get a lot of error messages as well as a variety of readings regarding the oil llevel. Anyone else try out this product?

gator · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:45:53 PM »

Mine seems accurate regarding oil levals and I also get the error message if the oil is not up to temp other then that I like it.

16HD117 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2006, 02:16:00 PM »

I've got one to. Works best if you let the bike set a few minutes after its at operatiing temp. Cold oil seemes to cause the error message. Also, if you check it right after cutting the bike off you'll sometimes get an error.

Even if it is a piece of crap, it's stilll cool! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

SEULTRA · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2006, 02:37:18 PM »

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I've got one to. Works best if you let the bike set a few minutes after its at operatiing temp. Cold oil seemes to cause the error message. Also, if you check it right after cutting the bike off you'll sometimes get an error.

[highlight]Even if it is a piece of crap, it's stilll cool! [/highlight][smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

I like your dedication to bling ... fired00d & bret would be proud of you! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

110tHunDer · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2006, 05:28:53 PM »

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Even if it is a piece of crap, it's stilll cool! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

LMAO! I bet that's how the guys with the mis-matched in-dash spun aluminum gauges feel, too. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

SEULTRA · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2006, 05:36:39 PM »

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LMAO! I bet that's how the guys with the mis-matched in-dash spun aluminum gauges feel, too. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

Yes, yes.... OCD gone horribly wrong [smiley=nervous.gif] [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

grc · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2006, 07:34:13 PM »

The error message is on purpose - see description below from H-D:
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Oil Level and Temperature Dipstick with Lighted LCD Readout

Check your oil level and oil temperature with the push of a button. Add function and style by replacing your stock dipstick with this hard working version. No more grabbing a rag to pull your hot dipstick. No more oil drips on your pipes and on the garage floor. Simply push the button and this chrome dipstick lights up with brilliant blue backlight. Oil level is indicated with a four segment readout - [highlight]it even reminds you to check your oil when it is hot[/highlight]. Designed to be waterproof, the LCD display operates on a long-lasting, replaceable Lithium coin-type battery (CR2032 3V, P/N 66373-06). Display features a low battery indicator, and press-and-hold feature to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

62946-05

IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.

Fits '99-'06 Touring models except models equipped with a sidecar. Does not fit with Chrome Oil Filler Spout Cover P/N 66133-99.

MSRP US $134.95
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Jerry

Ravenworks · « **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2006, 12:46:14 AM »

Mine works fine,you need to let the bike set a min before checking oil level.

porthole · « **Reply #8 on:** June 04, 2006, 12:30:36 PM »

in case you are wondering

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448768901&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302290739&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302290739&bmUID=1149438541874&bmLocale=en_US

BigR55 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 07, 2006, 05:44:10 PM »

Great! 135.00 bling bling that misinterperts what you need to know about a 7000.00 engine. I think I will keep using the paper towels.

SEULTRA · « **Reply #10 on:** June 07, 2006, 06:34:08 PM »

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Great! 135.00 bling bling that misinterperts what you need to know about a 7000.00 engine. I think I will keep using the paper towels.

Paper towels?? I use the nice cloths that the good folks of the CMA give me everytime I hit a rally. I do subscribe to your philosophy but there are those here who would cry heresy (Fired00d, bgregston among others) as they are the keepers of the "stealth chrome & shiny trinkets" faith

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Midnight Rider · « **Reply #11 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:26:11 PM »

I got one of these yesterday...came home, put it in, and was getting an error message...cold oil, and low oil. Checked it with the dipstick...guess what? The dealer didn't top off my oil level when they prepared the bike. I guess they don't know they are shipped with only 3 quarts of oil in them (another thread says this). Pressure's been good though, so no harm done. So, topped it off, took it for a ride this evening when I got home to get the oil hot so I could get an accurate reading. If you push the button right after shutting down, you might get an error message on the level, but the temp will show. Mine was showing 185 degrees. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, read it again and it was 180 and showed full (if overfull, the bar graph will flash while showing full). I've checked it about 10 more times while cooling down and as long as the oil temp is above 160, you'll get an accurate reading on the dipstick. Or at least that's my OC observations. I think I'm going to like not grabbing a hot chrome dipstick, dripping oil on the exhaust...twice...I'll take pushing a button.

Plus, it's a really cool piece of bling, what with the blue light and chit

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Fired00d · « **Reply #12 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:41:49 PM »

TCnBham,
Welcome aboard you are an official member of the "OCD/SEO Addicts". Some (SEULTRA) may give us a hard time, but he hasn't come to terms with his soon to be addiction. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
[smiley=fireman.gif]

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #13 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:54:18 PM »

Yea, Dood...it's a powerful addiction, I can see that already. I ordered a J&S lift this afternoon, just so I could get to clean chit better...it'll come in handy for doing actual WORK on it too, I suppose...

SEULTRA...don't fight it, man...this is a good support group. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

roadrunner · « **Reply #14 on:** June 18, 2006, 08:30:36 PM »

Can anyone tell me what direction you are supposed to turn the dip stick when you remove it to add oil? I can't find my instructions. I remember they said something about damage turning it the wrong way. Thanks

Fired00d · « **Reply #15 on:** June 18, 2006, 08:48:03 PM »

roadrunner,
I have the dipstick similar to this one w/o the level indicator. To remove it you turn it counter clockwise while pulling up. To replace it just push it straight in w/o turning it.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
[smiley=fireman.gif]

roadrunner · « **Reply #16 on:** June 18, 2006, 09:13:27 PM »

thanks, ride safe 2!

Bubba · « **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2006, 10:14:54 PM »

CounterClockWise (to the LEFT) while pulling up on it....
Bubba

Bubba · « **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2006, 10:16:50 PM »

Boy I guess things are SLOW here in Arkansas. You guys type too fast....
Bubba

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #19 on:** June 19, 2006, 12:21:33 AM »

Roadrunner...mine says to turn it counterclockwise to remove...it's kind of tricky, but it will come out easier that way. Turning it clockwise is supposed to be a no-no.

greglyon · « **Reply #20 on:** June 20, 2006, 08:34:22 AM »

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I got one of these yesterday...came home, put it in, and was getting an error message...cold oil, and low oil. Checked it with the dipstick...guess what? The dealer didn't top off my oil level when they prepared the bike. I guess they don't know they are shipped with only 3 quarts of oil in them (another thread says this). Pressure's been good though, so no harm done. So, topped it off, took it for a ride this evening when I got home to get the oil hot so I could get an accurate reading. If you push the button right after shutting down, you might get an error message on the level, but the temp will show. Mine was showing 185 degrees. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, read it again and it was 180 and showed full (if overfull, the bar graph will flash while showing full). I've checked it about 10 more times while cooling down and as long as the oil temp is above 160, you'll get an accurate reading on the dipstick. Or at least that's my OC observations. I think I'm going to like not grabbing a hot chrome dipstick, dripping oil on the exhaust...twice...I'll take pushing a button.

Plus, it's a really cool piece of bling, what with the blue light and chit [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

Ditto same experience. Good product

Jock · « **Reply #21 on:** July 14, 2006, 11:02:41 PM »

One of the best upgrades I have performed...

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Midnight Rider · « **Reply #22 on:** July 14, 2006, 11:40:01 PM »

No doubt about it, Jock...it just makes it so easy to keep a good check on things without having to mess around with a hot dipstick

Jock · « **Reply #23 on:** July 15, 2006, 09:05:50 PM »

I really loved it during the trip with JC, AK and Jonga..very easy and accurate.

Garznhogs · « **Reply #24 on:** July 18, 2006, 01:07:13 PM »

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One of the best upgrades I have performed...

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The forum does it again... got 'em on order (1 for me, 1 for wife's).
OCD; don't fight it. (aw, it ain't just OCD, it's them burnt fingers!)
Thanks for the reviews, friends!

Garz [smiley=smoking.gif]

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2006, 01:31:57 PM »

That's the rationaliztion I used, Garz...

[smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] You're gonna love it!! And it does satisfy that OCD need as well, but it is acutally one part that is truly practical as well.

Garznhogs · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2006, 02:41:50 PM »

Rationalization; yep, that works every time!

But I will swap the stock one back in when it goes in for service

I've heard about the 'wrong-way-twist' and I'll not take chances.

Ever notice how the hotter the engine the tighter the dipstick is??

Garz [smiley=smoking.gif]

Fired00d · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2006, 02:58:59 PM »

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......Ever notice how the hotter the engine the tighter the dipstick is??

Garz [smiley=smoking.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Midnight Rider · « **Reply #28 on:** July 18, 2006, 03:09:54 PM »

magicl1 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 19, 2006, 01:18:30 PM »

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Ever notice how the hotter the engine the tighter the dipstick is??

Garz [smiley=smoking.gif]

From your experience, does your engine get hotter depending upon where you take it to get "serviced"?

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Midnight Rider · « **Reply #30 on:** July 19, 2006, 01:26:38 PM »

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From your experience, does your engine get hotter depending upon where you take it to get "serviced"? [smiley=oops.gif]

It definitely depends on whether it is a one bay or three bay service area, and the type of accessories they have to offer in the service areas.... [smiley=oops.gif]

Garznhogs · « **Reply #31 on:** July 19, 2006, 02:24:28 PM »

From your experience, does your engine get hotter depending upon where you take it to get "serviced"?

It definitely depends on whether it is a one bay or three bay service area, and the type of accessories they have to offer in the service areas....

I've also noticed a difference between the QuickLube vs. Full Service operations. I'm not much of a do-it-yourselfer. [smiley=smash.gif]

Garz

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #32 on:** July 19, 2006, 02:52:20 PM »

There is a big difference, that's why I don't use the Express Service any longer

We are very disturbed, sick individuals....

Twolanerider · « **Reply #33 on:** July 19, 2006, 05:57:22 PM »

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We are very disturbed, sick individuals....

My engine gets hotter if it's a girl staffing the lube rack....

magicl1 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 20, 2006, 10:35:42 AM »

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We are very disturbed, sick individuals....

There is always someone who brings out the best in all of us! I must say, it is nice to start the day out with a good laugh or two. [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

Garznhogs · « **Reply #35 on:** July 20, 2006, 10:37:59 AM »

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My engine gets hotter if it's a girl staffing the lube rack....

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