Dip Stick Conversion Install

[GySgtBigdaddy]

Hello All!! Well, I am starting to work on my newly acquired 1982 GL1100 Interstate. Like some of you I found the oil level indicator a pain in the %$# to read. So I purchased a used dipstick but it didn't come with instructions and I am at a loss as to how it goes on.
Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[Dusterdude]

My 1980 1100 has one and i will be installing one on my 81 1100 in the near future


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[GySgtBigdaddy]

Did yours come with any instructions? I believe it installs in the drain bolt hole. I'll just go see what I can come up with. I'm just surprised I couldn't find any "How-To's" online.

 

[mcgovern61]

That is a rare find, it is not made anymore!! (And a good one at that!!) That dipstick is a side read dipstick. It bolts on at the (I believe) oil drain plug. The dipstick tube should reach sideways towards the valve cover making for a very easy way to check your oil! :clapping:

 

[Omega Man]

Gerry is correct. I raffled one of these off here once.

 

[Dusterdude]

It mounts right under the oil filter housing and jc whitney has them in their catalog,as to availability,i dont know


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[backyardtrouble]

Pic of one in my shop...82 gl1100

 

[GySgtBigdaddy]

Should it look like this?

 

[backyardtrouble]

I think so, since you have the side mount.

 

[Omega Man]

I think it can come up through one of the lower fairing louvers.

~O~

 

[dan filipi]

Omega Man » Sun Mar 02, 2014 4:15 pm[/url]":33yne0qw]
I think it can come up through one of the lower fairing louvers.

~O~

I would try mounting it out the other side of the bike an see if it will go in that way.

Down like you have it looks like it would work fine but make sure to attach the top to something.
Even a couple zip ties to the engine guard, somethin, Otherwise is could drop down while riding.

 

[mcgovern61]

GySgtBigdaddy » Sun Mar 02, 2014 5:37 pm[/url]":uhisk6lq]
Should it look like this?

Nope, it goes the other way, not under the oil filter.

 

[Dusterdude]

The one on my '80 comes out the front


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[wilcoy02]

The dip sticks goes on the drain bolt. It runs on the left side of the bike up through the lower fairing vents. It does not stick out of the vents but is just barely inside the vent so you CAN reach it through the vent to check the oil level.

You need 2 crush washers on each side of the bolt-one next to the engine and one on the outside of the bolt. If not used you will have an oil spot under your bike.

It does not go up the center like the pic back yard posted. That is a different stick from what you have.


Install and measure your oil you put in. run the engine to circulate the oil through the block and filter. Then mark the stick where your oil level is at--whether on center stand or side stand-wherever you will be checking your oil before riding .

 

[oldmopars]

I have one of these on my 82 and it sits just below the side fairings above the engine guards. My bike has chrome louver add-ons. I am not fond of it as it tends to get loose and leak a little. I would like to know there to get new seals for it.

 

[wilcoy02]

I use crush washers from mother honda.

 

[AApple]

wilcoy02 » Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:35 pm[/url]":1wafkryq]
You need 2 crush washers on each side of the bolt-one next to the engine and one on the outside of the bolt. If not used you will have an oil spot under your bike.

If someone can measure the size of these crush washers, I bet I have a box full of them. Honda uses them on a LOT of stuff on the cars, especially transmission cooler lines. If the ones for these dipping stick tubes matches the ones I have, we have a lifetime supply. :good:

 

[GySgtBigdaddy]

M14 is the size I bought...here is how it looks now. I will put It all back together once I get the starter in.

 

[AApple]

:headscratch:
Otay, but I need the actual measurements to match it up to what I have, as I have many different sizes. :mrgreen:

 

[Ansimp]

Those offset ones must be for really special applications AApple :smilie_happy: