I was tired of the black dip stick surrounded by chrome and wanted to fix it before the ROT Rally.



I wanted the chrome dipstick with the recessed top, to change inserts but was told we don’t carry that one.

That's when I saw this Brake Caliper



And married the two together



Now the Rally is over and I wonder, should I order the dipstick because this one looks cheesey or this one is fine, leave it alone. Your votes will decide.

 

If you like it, then leave it. It's your bike after all - isn't it! To heck with what anyone says!

I choose not to vote because I'd hate to see you change the wayyou customize YOUR bike just because a bozo, like me, told you what I would do.

 

Well like I said I wanted the other dip stick but I didn't have time to wait so I did this quick fix. It was a great quick fix, but I want to know does it look cheezy. The chrome dip stick is only $35.00 - $36.00so it'snot like I'm going to break the bank.

 

I don't see any cheeze. OK, I would keep it on.

 

I voted to take it off. And that response comes from what may only be bothersome to me, ... I get so tired of stuff we buy from the Moco stamped Harley Davidson. You can tell two blocks down the street its a Harley. I understand they've earned the right and Moco stuff usually fits better than aftermarket. When given the choice I look for stuff that doesn't have th logo or name, and it often depends on what it is. Having said that, ... my dipstick is the HD L.E.D.(and there is no name or logo on it).

Arvid

 

MH: I did the exact same change; personally, I think it looks fine and, being thrifty/cheap about some things, felt great not spending $35 for the HD chrome piece.

But do what you like--it is your bike, after all.

 

i like it

 

The caliper insert was only $6.00

 

Cool $6 mod. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. My stock cap came off on the road somewhere, and I hate looking at the rubber plug. Gonna go spend $6 myself. What did you use to fasten it down with?

 

Looks fine and it is one of a kind