Oil level sight glass

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:22 pm

I think I need a new one.... I'm sure i'll be able to replace it quicker than it's taken me to upload this but just in case , has anyone replaced one

and yes , I know it's Perspex, but glass sounds better,

DSC_0193 (2) by Nigel Burgess, on Flickr

ceepee · Post by **ceepee** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:39 pm

no soap and water in Dub these days?

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:44 pm

You should have seen it before I washed it

mh374 · Post by **mh374** » Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:32 am

Replaced mine last year and used Steptoe's method. Very quick and easy to do.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315999

His pictures are no longer there, but not really needed.

dysondiver · Post by **dysondiver** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:20 pm

hot nail works very well

BlackDuc · Post by **BlackDuc** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:14 pm

Its pretty easy to replace. Once the glass is out use a seal puller. I made the mistake of trying to pry out from the edges. Ended up nibbling away on the outter lip. Made it way less fun to remove.
One of the instructions posted online says not to use any oil. I spoke with the head mechanic at my local BMW and he said they use a tiny bit. Drop on your fingers and rub around then rub off on towel then on the sight. I did it and it went in really easy..hasnt popped out yet!

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:45 pm

Haven't fitted yet but i'll post up how (un)successful I've been when I do...
thanks for all the tips.

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Sun Jul 03, 2016 10:58 pm

Only got around to doing this today..

30 seconds to remove and a couple of minutes to replace.
I used this to remove.

SAM_0765 (2) by Nigel Burgess, on Flickr