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Old 05-15-2020, 07:19 PM
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Default K301 - oil level mystery
I have a k301 from a 1969 cc125. It has the dipstick inserting into a pipe from the top close to the sparkplug.

I was pretty sure its the original dipstick but its not contacting oil. I have the proper amount of oil in it. I also inserted a long wire as far as it would go and it didnt contact oil either!

What could be my issue? i am confused to say the least.

Ps i have the drainplug in too!
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Is there a dipstick down by the points cover?

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Old 05-15-2020, 08:36 PM
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Ill try to get a photo up tommorow but no there isnt a dipstick on the points side. The other k301s ive seen has short dipstick on points sidelike your refering too ..... mine is on the opposite side and is long.
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How much oil did you put in?

( I have two 125's with the long dipstick )
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Approx a quart and a half i think. Whatever the user manual said.


Leads me to another question... i replaced a rounded off plug with a basic black iron 3/8 plug... like npt gas pipe... seems to be ok or do i need an oil plug with a lip or washer?
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Approx a quart and a half i think. Whatever the user manual said.


Leads me to another question... i replaced a rounded off plug with a basic black iron 3/8 plug... like npt gas pipe... seems to be ok or do i need an oil plug with a lip or washer?
Correct amount of oil.

The plug you used is fine. NPT is tapered so it does not need a lip or washer.
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Ok correct amount and plug holding it in... so wheres the oil?

Thinking i have the wrong dipstick i fished a wire down the tube and it came up dry too!
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Ok correct amount and plug holding it in... so wheres the oil?

Thinking i have the wrong dipstick i fished a wire down the tube and it came up dry too!
I'll measure my dipstick on my 125 tomorrow afternoon

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The oil might be there on dipstick..... Just hard to see. Especially fresh clean oil. And even more difficult when oil is hot.

I have that difficulty sometimes but I can see it. Just that it's hard to see on that shiny metal. I've often wonder if it be easier to see if the the dipstick was flat black or bead blasted.
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Should be a part number on the dipstick.
Make note of it and compare to the parts look up info for for that model.
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