Author Topic: fin-design dipstick tool (Read 25110 times)

kevdog3019 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 09, 2015, 09:58:20 PM »

Made another version from birds-eye maple. Putting several more coats of finish on it yet.

Vasco DG · « **Reply #31 on:** July 10, 2015, 06:04:18 AM »

So are you considering producing them for sale?

kevdog3019 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 10, 2015, 06:36:41 AM »

Quote from: Vasco DG on July 10, 2015, 06:04:18 AM

So are you considering producing them for sale?

Nah, just a project. I've got a business I run through my shop that keeps me busy enough. Besides, the human hand can't compete on price with this guys machine.

tonUPRacer · « **Reply #33 on:** July 10, 2015, 08:44:28 AM »

great idea, i'm gettin' me one too!

Kev m · « **Reply #34 on:** July 10, 2015, 11:37:03 AM »

Just waiting for mine to be delivered... came to only ~$16 US (plus $0.50 foreign transaction fee). Hard to complain.

kevdog3019 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 10, 2015, 11:49:22 AM »

The problem with having a shop is always thinking "Hey, I can make that!" Problem is you end up living without furniture.

For $15 these are a great tool to have since we check our oil so frequently. It can be a pain on the fingers also w/o one.

steamdriven NZ · « **Reply #36 on:** July 10, 2015, 04:09:27 PM »

Yeah....I've had a plan to make something similar for a while but....when someone has already, I'm in! I did ask for my Rego plate number on it instead but 'computer says no', it has to be numbers only, no letters or other characters.
Order #15.....

I like USEFUL gadgets.

Moto Fugazzi · « **Reply #37 on:** July 29, 2015, 11:04:29 AM »

Mine arrived today from the order placed on July 4th. I was order #10.
Ken

davedel44 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 29, 2015, 12:18:54 PM »

MPH in Houston is making a version now. I'll pick one up next time I'm out that way. I'd love to see push in/pull out dipstick like I have on the big Stone. I've become a costumed to checking a each stop.

Dave
Galveston

kirkemon · « **Reply #39 on:** July 29, 2015, 12:23:49 PM »

Quote from: Luap McKeever on July 03, 2015, 07:10:58 AM

Yes. It looks neat and handy for sure.

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If I were going to buy one, I'd get it here:
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jackson · « **Reply #40 on:** July 29, 2015, 02:33:34 PM »

I was #6 but mine hasn't arrived yet. The mail just came so maybe in the next couple of days since others are getting theirs.

Jimbolong · « **Reply #41 on:** July 29, 2015, 03:09:50 PM »

I ordered one of these on July 3 and received an email on July 5 saying that it was shipped. I have not received it yet. Is this normal for mail from Australia?

jackson · « **Reply #42 on:** July 29, 2015, 03:14:18 PM »

Quote from: Jimbolong on July 29, 2015, 03:09:50 PM

I ordered one of these on July 3 and received an email on July 5 saying that it was shipped. I have not received it yet. Is this normal for mail from Australia?

Yes. Overseas mail is totally unpredictable for delivery times. I've received some items that have come from China in less than a week and others that took a month. Mine was shipped the same date as yours. Since others are starting to receive them, I suspect that they will start showing up within the next few days.

Moto Fugazzi · « **Reply #43 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:07:14 PM »

Here's what it looks like. With the frame rails being so close, a longer handle would have been nice, but it probably wouldn't be so portable.
Ken

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #44 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:39:36 PM »

A good looking wench for the dipstick we all need.

sturgeon · « **Reply #45 on:** July 29, 2015, 04:49:27 PM »

Number 007, licensed to dip. Shipped July 5. Still waiting. Looks like it will be any week now.

JBU · « **Reply #46 on:** July 29, 2015, 06:31:22 PM »

Quote from: kevdog3019 on July 03, 2015, 11:41:34 AM

I just whipped my own up. Same time as an oil change.

Although cool in wood. You have major short grain problems. Sorry to say it will break sooner than later. Believe it or not have I have a Master's degree in woodworking ( I know crazy). I could go for a PH D (if they offered it) but thought that would be extra crazy. Solid wood not so good, Plywood would be better, aluminum, metal or plastic best.

Guzzi_Don · « **Reply #47 on:** July 29, 2015, 09:02:58 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on July 03, 2015, 06:37:46 AM

Come to think of it, I replaced the dipsticks on both my big blocks, but for a different reason, they were snug, just hard to read.

A member here machined new ones that were relative works of art.

Hi Kev, I am interested in a dipstick for my 850 big block. I filed a flat on the side of my dipstick but it's still not that easy to read. Any info on where to get a replacement would be appreciated.

Thanks

Kev m · « **Reply #48 on:** July 29, 2015, 09:27:50 PM »

Quote from: Guzzi_Don on July 29, 2015, 09:02:58 PM

Hi Kev, I am interested in a dipstick for my 850 big block. I filed a flat on the side of my dipstick but it's still not that easy to read. Any info on where to get a replacement would be appreciated.

Thanks

Sadly, the board member who made the other ones moved on.

But maybe if you search the archives and try to contact him he'll consider another run...

lorazepam · « **Reply #49 on:** July 29, 2015, 10:46:30 PM »

Got mine in the mail yesterday. Added a lanyard made from 550 cord, and it works great. It lives in my tank bag.

O · « **Reply #50 on:** July 30, 2015, 09:39:23 AM »

My fast red one came in the mail today. Cool, lightweight little tool. Fits fine on a keyring.

jackson · « **Reply #51 on:** July 30, 2015, 02:33:02 PM »

Mine just arrived in the mail today. Works GREAT! This is a very handy, little tool.

solarsea · « **Reply #52 on:** July 31, 2015, 07:48:21 AM »

Just ordered mine, #00019. Will report if it fits V7 II when it arrives.

Vasco DG · « **Reply #53 on:** July 31, 2015, 01:07:49 PM »

Quote from: solarsea on July 31, 2015, 07:48:21 AM

Just ordered mine, #00019. Will report if it fits V7 II when it arrives.

It does.

lucydad · « **Reply #54 on:** July 31, 2015, 04:16:26 PM »

Yes I am.

Mike at MPH said he had the same, or similar tool.

Been called that too.

Kev m · « **Reply #55 on:** August 07, 2015, 07:03:57 AM »

I should report that mine was waiting for me when I returned from the OBX.

Finally used it for the first time yesterday. I LIKE IT!

THANKS

waxi · « **Reply #56 on:** September 14, 2016, 05:03:13 AM »

Got mine today. Great little tool. A little big for keychain but pretty handy indeed.

Kev m · « **Reply #57 on:** September 14, 2016, 05:31:02 AM »

Quote from: waxi on September 14, 2016, 05:03:13 AM

Got mine today. Great little tool. A little big for keychain but pretty handy indeed.

I use it as a keychain for my HB bags, so it stays in the jacket anyway.

waxi · « **Reply #58 on:** September 14, 2016, 05:44:41 AM »

Quote from: Kev m on September 14, 2016, 05:31:02 AM

I use it as a keychain for my HB bags, so it stays in the jacket anyway.

Option, but I just put it in the "service tool bag" under the seat.

O · « **Reply #59 on:** September 14, 2016, 07:09:57 AM »

I've had mine on my key chain since I got it. It's so light that it's size isn't a bother. It's a nice reminder to check the oil cap before a ride.

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