Sammo
XS650 Enthusiast
So I install the oil cool/filter kit give it a test run notice a.leak and check the oil and.sure enough I bring it up and it snaped off. Im really pissed. Can I just drain it out and hope it comes out
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oil stick broke off in.engine. wtf
- Thread starter Sammo
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richardthemotorcycle1
XS650 Guru
Isn't there way to put a magnet tool in there to fish it out?
angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
How much bro me off?
I recall a pic of an opened starter gear cover (beneath the sprocket), and the pic showed the end of the dipstick. Maybe you could extract it from there?
Sometimes in our hurry to develop new resources we forget some of the best we already had TwoMany. Stolen from http://www.650motorcycles.com/XStips2.html is the picture you're thinking of I'm betting.
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Sammo
XS650 Enthusiast
So I took a gander down the oil.port and low and.behold I can see the.snaped.off piece. Hope I can fish it out with magnet. If the dipstick is compatible with my 1980xs650g then im a go.
Very easy to insert the dipstick in a "not quite the right" place. If you tighten it in that right place, broken easily results. The test is it should look/feel right and thread easily.
eman13261
XS650 Enthusiast
Happened to me once, did an oil change and I found it in the bottom of the pan
Sammo
XS650 Enthusiast
Ended up getting those magnet sticks at local autoshop. Worked like a charm
richardthemotorcycle1
XS650 Guru
Alright, good job
blank slate
XS650 Addict
I noticed my dipstick wasn't giving any reading. Found out the last two inches were not there. If I want to add a 2" metal attachment to my 8" dipstick, would putting some JB weld on the attachment hold it safely? I know they cost $20ish brand new, but I like trying to McGuiver stuff.
NO! there are threads showing correct lengths. You could make a new wand epoxy into your redrilled cap. a dogbunny thermometer would a nice addition.
blank slate
XS650 Addict
Here's the early dipstick dimensions:
