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View Poll Results: Cut the trans dipstick off or not?
Oh yeah! Because I love my transmission.
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Why the hell would I?
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You guys worry too much, just ride man!
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Heading to the garage to do it now.
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Transmission Dipstick: Cut or Uncut?

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Old 05-28-2010, 07:53 AM
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Default Transmission Dipstick: Cut or Uncut?
Is your 6 Speed dipstick cut or do you prefer to live on the edge?
 
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My dipstick is cut, but isn't that a personal question?
 
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My dipstick is cut, but isn't that a personal question?

Well, at least this preference is left up to us and not our parents!
 
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OK I get the humor but what heak are we really talking about? Please explain.
 
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I voted "why the hell would I" since I have no idea what you're talking about!
 
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You just don't worry about my dipstick...

If that information was any of your business, I'd be stickin it in yer face every chance I get...
 
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What are we talking about? Is there a problem with the Dipsticks being too long?

Someone fill me in please!
 
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We're not talking about motorcycles at this point right?
 
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The dipstick rubs the casting for the clutch cable on the inside of the transmission (on some bikes). The vibration of the motor causes the dipstick to eventually break off into the trans either being chewed up or locking the trans thus locking the rear wheel at speed.

Do a search on google or here. You can look down in the dipstick hole and see the bump sticking out and you can look about halfway on your dipstick and either see a worn or discolored place where it will eventually snap off.

I cut mine off so that all that I have is a cap and I have a spare to check the fluid level.
 
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Do a search on transmission dipsticks. (breaking)
 
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