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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #60 on: November 10, 2020, 04:34:00 PM »
Hi All,

Been riding since 1974. 1st Guzzi tho. Just got '17 V7 III Stone.  Just ordered this oilcap tool from Black Bantam-very nice!

Thought you might like to know, 5 yrs later my order # is 00095.

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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #61 on: November 10, 2020, 06:04:15 PM »
Hi All,

Been riding since 1974. 1st Guzzi tho. Just got '17 V7 III Stone.  Just ordered this oilcap tool from Black Bantam-very nice!

Thought you might like to know, 5 yrs later my order # is 00095.

Kurt

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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #62 on: November 10, 2020, 07:02:17 PM »
I had a friend recently 3D print a Morini part for me and while he was at it had him do a small batch of similar tools. All of them are gone, given away to friends.




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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #63 on: November 10, 2020, 07:38:53 PM »
My small block dipstick solution was to drill a hole in the cap just off center ,so you don’t hit the metal & put a 1/8 “ diameter “hairpin” through . It positively prevents cap from backing out & gives ya that wee bit of leverage to unscrew it too . All for about two bits, .25$

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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #64 on: November 11, 2020, 04:38:18 AM »
My small block dipstick solution was to drill a hole in the cap just off center ,so you don’t hit the metal & put a 1/8 “ diameter “hairpin” through . It positively prevents cap from backing out & gives ya that wee bit of leverage to unscrew it too . All for about two bits, .25$

That sure sounds handy, would you have a picture?  Thanks

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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #65 on: November 11, 2020, 06:26:35 AM »
Sorry Greer my limited tech abilities don’t allow, however if ya put a piece of 1/ 8 in. Tape across the top of the dipstick knob a bit off center then ( with the dipstick clamped in a vice by the dipstick ) figure about halfway down the knob carefully drill through the knob &viola . Put your hairpin through hole & your dipstick can’t back out , pull pin halfway out & you’ve got enough leverage to unscrew it . And no gaudy thing flapping about on your key ring , fouling the ignition key & such .

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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #66 on: November 11, 2020, 06:34:22 AM »
Just a thought If ya pm me i might be able to attach a photo to an e-mail . As for the foot o bucket thing its beyond me

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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #67 on: November 11, 2020, 06:38:59 AM »
And no gaudy thing flapping about on your key ring , fouling the ignition key & such .

Why would one keep it on the ignition key ring?

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I actually use it to hold ALL the bag keys (since we've got two HB sidecases and three topcases for use across the fleet).
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #68 on: November 11, 2020, 02:46:29 PM »
I bought one on ebay the other day.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Oil-Filler-Cap-Wrench-V7-and-V9-motors/202801355650

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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #69 on: November 11, 2020, 03:06:44 PM »
My small block dipstick solution was to drill a hole in the cap just off center ,so you don’t hit the metal & put a 1/8 “ diameter “hairpin” through . It positively prevents cap from backing out & gives ya that wee bit of leverage to unscrew it too . All for about two bits, .25$

Anders Holt who used to be on the site until he got out of bikes used this method.  He did have a photo of it up but it was years ago.

Was conversing with Chuck last week about this very same thing.  Shouldn't be hard to make one.  I have decided to make the handle slightly longer than the ones shown; I have suffered the slippery foot syndrome and don't intend to suffer it again.

Save carrying the pair of pipe tongs that I use at the moment. :rolleyes:
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #70 on: November 11, 2020, 05:24:27 PM »
Anders Holt who used to be on the site until he got out of bikes used this method.  He did have a photo of it up but it was years ago.

Was conversing with Chuck last week about this very same thing.  Shouldn't be hard to make one.  I have decided to make the handle slightly longer than the ones shown; I have suffered the slippery foot syndrome and don't intend to suffer it again.

Save carrying the pair of pipe tongs that I use at the moment. :rolleyes:

I'm biting my tongue.. Seriously?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Oil-Filler-Cap-Wrench-V7-and-V9-motors/202801355650
At least he doesn't add a shipping and fondling charge.
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #71 on: November 11, 2020, 08:52:26 PM »
Anders Holt who used to be on the site until he got out of bikes used this method.  He did have a photo of it up but it was years ago.

Was conversing with Chuck last week about this very same thing.  Shouldn't be hard to make one.  I have decided to make the handle slightly longer than the ones shown; I have suffered the slippery foot syndrome and don't intend to suffer it again.

Save carrying the pair of pipe tongs that I use at the moment. :rolleyes:


I remember Anders fondly, from the 750 Yahoo Group (now passed to Groups.io).  So he got out of bikes?  Is that what happened?


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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #72 on: November 11, 2020, 10:44:48 PM »

I remember Anders fondly, from the 750 Yahoo Group (now passed to Groups.io).  So he got out of bikes?  Is that what happened?


P.S. You "meet" so many people online, and some disappear.

I seem to remember his last post.  Upon retirement he gave up his beloved Breva and bikes in general and concentrated on pushbiking.  For those who say "you can't tour on a smallblock", Anders would jump on his Breva and do 5-6 thousand kilometers around Europe at the drop of a hat.

I too remember Anders fondly.  When I had languished in the doldrums for about two years because the split cage Guzzi-special bearing (made of unobtanium :rolleyes:) that 5th gear runs on was unavailable, it was Anders that saw one for sale in Europe and sent it over to NZ.  A great guy.
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #73 on: November 12, 2020, 05:40:34 AM »

For those who say "you can't tour on a smallblock", Anders would jump on his Breva and do 5-6 thousand kilometers around Europe at the drop of a hat.


Literally, no one has ever said that here.
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #74 on: November 12, 2020, 04:22:23 PM »
I seem to remember his last post.  Upon retirement he gave up his beloved Breva and bikes in general and concentrated on pushbiking.  For those who say "you can't tour on a smallblock", Anders would jump on his Breva and do 5-6 thousand kilometers around Europe at the drop of a hat.

I too remember Anders fondly.  When I had languished in the doldrums for about two years because the split cage Guzzi-special bearing (made of unobtanium :rolleyes:) that 5th gear runs on was unavailable, it was Anders that saw one for sale in Europe and sent it over to NZ.  A great guy.


Thanks Muzz, perhaps New Zealand is more than just sheep and kiwi (fruit or birds).
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #75 on: November 13, 2020, 02:28:26 AM »
Hi Folks,
My neighbour made me two of these tools, took 90 minutes each to 3D print, a few cents worth of plastic. The design is available free here http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3992120. Lots of libraries have public 3D printers I’m told.
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #76 on: November 13, 2020, 05:09:00 AM »
My small block dipstick solution was to drill a hole in the cap just off center ,so you don’t hit the metal & put a 1/8 “ diameter “hairpin” through . It positively prevents cap from backing out & gives ya that wee bit of leverage to unscrew it too . All for about two bits, .25$

I asked for pictures, and here we are:









Thanks again, MS!

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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #77 on: November 13, 2020, 03:02:09 PM »
Literally, no one has ever said that here.

Shirley you jest Kev :shocked:
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #78 on: November 13, 2020, 03:12:13 PM »
Hi Folks,
My neighbour made me two of these tools, took 90 minutes each to 3D print, a few cents worth of plastic. The design is available free here http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3992120. Lots of libraries have public 3D printers I’m told.
Cheers
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Thanks for that Ozzydog.

We have friends coming over this evening; not only does my friend have a pretty reasonable 3D printer but he and his techie type son are building a super-ringstingthingrayguncar one that will print basically anything out of anything.  He does say that Titanium will be a bit beyond it's capabilities though.

it is a pretty reasonable size though; he got me to drill and shape all the holes on the platen as he does not have the gear to do that.
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #79 on: November 13, 2020, 03:48:25 PM »
I fix my dipstick w some copper wire, after making a "D" loop out of a coat hanger.

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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #80 on: November 13, 2020, 08:10:02 PM »
Shirley you jest Kev :shocked:

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« Reply #81 on: November 14, 2020, 07:19:37 AM »
Thanks for that Ozzydog.

We have friends coming over this evening; not only does my friend have a pretty reasonable 3D printer but he and his techie type son are building a super-ringstingthingrayguncar one that will print basically anything out of anything.  He does say that Titanium will be a bit beyond it's capabilities though.

it is a pretty reasonable size though; he got me to drill and shape all the holes on the platen as he does not have the gear to do that.

Nice. Shirley  :smiley: that should get you some freebies.. I can send you a .dxf file if he doesn't want to draw it.
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #82 on: November 14, 2020, 02:39:28 PM »
Nice. Shirley  :smiley: that should get you some freebies.. I can send you a .dxf file if he doesn't want to draw it.

I got my friend to look at the file, he said yes, sent it on to him and it should be good to go.  He reckoned he can make the handle a bit longer too.
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Re: fin-design dipstick tool
« Reply #83 on: May 19, 2021, 08:27:42 AM »
I bought one on ebay the other day.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Oil-Filler-Cap-Wrench-V7-and-V9-motors/202801355650

seller goes by name shapemaster

Just ordered one today as I misplaced my Fin Design tool and his website is gone.
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