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Title: Temp oil level window fix
Post by: Crapdealerbob on August 25, 2011, 10:02:53 PM
This is the part the service manager, Andy Carroll, from Birmingham BMW, came up with as a temp fix when my oil level window disappeared (see trip report - Las Vegas to Bloomsburg.  I think he got it at a Home Depot.

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j456/crapdealerbob/Parts/DSCN4258S.jpg)

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j456/crapdealerbob/Parts/DSCN4259S.jpg)

Fits in where the window goes, just make sure and check the tightness while the bike is on the kickstand - so oil doesn't leak out if it pops off.  I just kept it hand tight, it did come off once (didn't check it after a cool night) but it did get us from Birmingham to Las Vegas.

I did get a replacement window from Phil Marvin, so I have this part off the bike.  But I will keep it in my parts stash on future trips just in case.

On the bike

(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j456/crapdealerbob/Bloomsburg%202011/DSCN4192.jpg)
Title: Re: Temp oil level window fix
Post by: billday on August 26, 2011, 07:17:27 PM
I wonder what department you find those in. Plumbing?
Title: Re: Temp oil level window fix
Post by: leecow on August 29, 2011, 04:06:39 PM
Love the 'stand clear while in use' warning ;-)
Title: Re: Temp oil level window fix
Post by: Motorrad80 on August 29, 2011, 08:51:25 PM
Quote from: billday on August 26, 2011, 07:17:27 PM
I wonder what department you find those in. Plumbing?

Yep, Oatey is plumbing...still not sure what it's used for though.
Title: Re: Temp oil level window fix
Post by: billday on August 30, 2011, 07:14:53 AM
Quote from: leecow on August 29, 2011, 04:06:39 PM
Love the 'stand clear while in use' warning ;-)

It should say, "Sit on bike while in use."
Title: Re: Temp oil level window fix
Post by: Photog on August 30, 2011, 11:02:45 AM
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Yep, Oatey is plumbing...still not sure what it's used for though.

They are used to close off an open pipe temporarily for pressure testing before a valve or fixture is installed. Hence the warning "stand back when in use".