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R50/53 sticky dip stick...fix?

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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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sticky dip stick...fix?

anyone have a fix for the dipstick always being stuck in the tube? my oem stik and my craven speed stick always get stuck i have used oil all sorts of lube and nothing im gonna try vasaline and see howthat works but im tired of having to yank on the stupid thing to check the oil.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 03:20 AM
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Twist and pull.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 07:07 AM
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Try using some silicon brake grease.
 
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