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Offline johnfx

One solution to ease checking the oil
« on: December 14, 2017, 12:58:09 PM »
In finding it difficult to check the oil, and not wanting to cut into a brand new machine, I took a piece of  1/8" angle slotted to fit over the dip stick and welded a short piece of square stock and a 1/4" drive socket onto it.  Using a T-handle made from some round stock with a 1/4" square drive adapter welded to it and a universal joint, I am able to easily remove the dipstick.  I use a 4 finger pickup tool to pull the dipstick out, check the oil, and replace. The T-handle is long enough to comfortably reach down through the access panel, and the universal joint makes it easy to loosen and tighten the dipstick.  The first time I checked the oil I found that dipstick was not tight, as the dealer mechanic was unable access it easily either, and it might possibly have come out while riding.  I now know it is tight.
2018 ZForce 800 EPS Trail.
Stock at this point.
Roof
Half windshield
TwinAir
Unifilter
S & B Particle Separator
Garmin GPS
Travel Box

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Offline NMKawierider

Re: One solution to ease checking the oil
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2017, 02:10:48 PM »
Wow. I just sit on the floor and reach through between the tire, move the oil lines aside a bit and get right to it. It is a bit tough getting back up off the floor at my age though...lol. It would be nice to use the access panel to check it.
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Offline johnfx

Re: One solution to ease checking the oil
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2017, 05:00:57 PM »
I tried to get my hand in there as well, but I simply could not get a good hold on it.  This is a little elaborate, but it works for me.  lol
2018 ZForce 800 EPS Trail.
Stock at this point.
Roof
Half windshield
TwinAir
Unifilter
S & B Particle Separator
Garmin GPS
Travel Box

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Offline ctdls

Re: One solution to ease checking the oil
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2017, 09:21:36 PM »
China must be proud  ::)

« Last Edit: December 14, 2017, 09:39:42 PM by NMKawierider »
ZF 800 LX Trail, stock for now.......not for long.

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Offline Finkatore

Re: One solution to ease checking the oil
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2018, 04:25:39 AM »
I do not think I can see this, and I have to know a lot.

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Offline glenlivet

Re: One solution to ease checking the oil
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2018, 12:17:43 PM »
How about installing one of these marine access ports in the behind the seat plastic? Should look stock.  8)  They are called Deck Plates. Lots of sizes. In conjunciton with a CF Moto extension dipstick like Chuddley (I think) suggested in an older thread somewhere, it might solve the problem.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Marine-Boat-Round-Deck-Access-Plate-4-Hardware-Fits-4-5-ID-Hole/332358128029?hash=item4d6216919d:g:u-EAAOSwXGtZoWnv&vxp=mtr
For a nation to believe it can tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and believing he can raise himself by pulling on the handle - Winston Churchill

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Offline Sockman

Re: One solution to ease checking the oil
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2018, 11:20:50 PM »
Wow. I just sit on the floor and reach through between the tire, move the oil lines aside a bit and get right to it. It is a bit tough getting back up off the floor at my age though...lol. It would be nice to use the access panel to check it.

Yeah, me too.  It's like I'm humping the right rear tire, but it works ok. 
2017 Zforce 800 EX
UNI filter, SuperATV high clearance a-arms, half windshield, nerf bars, Windjammer rear window, overhead storage, Bighorns, Bandit suspension Gen3 shocks, rear camera