961 Dipstick Tool

Gojuu · Jan 28, 2022

I couldn't open my dipstick by hand because it was too tight.

And I didn't want to scratch the finish on the dipstick.

So, I drew and printed this:

If anyone else wants to print it, my file is HERE

Voodooo · Jan 28, 2022

Gojuu said:
I couldn't open my dipstick by hand because it was too tight.

And I didn't want to scratch the finish on the dipstick.

So, I drew and printed this:

View attachment 84546

If anyone else wants to print it, my file is HERE

Wish I knew how to use a 3D printer.
Great work.

Gojuu · Jan 28, 2022

Voodooo said:
Wish I knew how to use a 3D printer.
Great work.

It's pretty common that places will print them for you now.

If you know someone who has one, that file is basically ready to go and it's a really straightforward print.

Fast Eddie · Jan 29, 2022

For those without a 3D printer… Ollie Thiele sells similar…

TonyA · Jan 29, 2022

Gojuu said:
I couldn't open my dipstick by hand because it was too tight.

And I didn't want to scratch the finish on the dipstick.

So, I drew and printed this:

View attachment 84546

If anyone else wants to print it, my file is HERE

Great work , very nice !

TonyA · Jan 29, 2022

Fast Eddie said:
For those without a 3D printer… Ollie Thiele sells similar…

Yes FE , I took your advice , bought one and can say it works well. I have come to grips with the tightening/over tightening of the oil dip stick and seldom need to use the tool now. Definitely , DO NOT use the tool to tighten the dip stick cap ! Only just finger tight.

peebee · Jan 30, 2022

After having problems loosening mine after a factory service , I made a tool for next time. Curiosity got the better of me and I wondered just how tight it needed to be before it leaked, so I tightened it just finger tight and still do and in 17,000 miles it has never come undone once. It's as if it tightens itself up as you go along............Spooky.

Jon · Jan 31, 2022

Gojuu said:
I couldn't open my dipstick by hand because it was too tight.

And I didn't want to scratch the finish on the dipstick.

So, I drew and printed this:

View attachment 84546

If anyone else wants to print it, my file is HERE

Nice job, I wish the previous owner of my bike had known about this ..

TonyA · Jan 31, 2022

peebee said:
After having problems loosening mine after a factory service , I made a tool for next time. Curiosity got the better of me and I wondered just how tight it needed to be before it leaked, so I tightened it just finger tight and still do and in 17,000 miles it has never come undone once. It's as if it tightens itself up as you go along............Spooky.

Goodness ! You've got 17,000 miles on your 961 ? You are in the upper tier for sure !

glb · Jul 14, 2023

Gojuu said:
I couldn't open my dipstick by hand because it was too tight.

And I didn't want to scratch the finish on the dipstick.

So, I drew and printed this:

View attachment 84546

If anyone else wants to print it, my file is HERE

Hi. I have just had some of these printed. Thank you for sharing this. Regards. Graham

Gojuu · Jul 14, 2023

Hi @glb

Good to see it getting used.

So, there was/is actually a "version 2" of this. When I drew it originally, I kinda viewed it as disposable and done for a purpose. That's easy for me - I just print another one. But maybe not so helpful for others.

V2 tilts the angle of the head of the tool. This improves clearance and also strength as it changes the angle of the shear plane of the print/tool.

The link to that file is here: 961Toolv2

BritTwit · Jul 15, 2023

So with the Norton insignia, the part becomes an unauthorized "genuine Norton" tool.
Impressive!

Voodooo · Jul 15, 2023

BritTwit said:
So with the Norton insignia, the part becomes an unauthorized "genuine Norton" tool.
Impressive!

Probably should be careful with that Norton logo, that could pay off all of their debts.