Happy New Year! No, I don’t think they will sell for a couple of reasons:
1) why check the oil level several times? You put in 5-1/2 or 6 quarts (depending on which year TS 111/116 you have) and you are done without even checking once!
2) just crack it loose with that tool and then use your fingers……😇🤣
3) just my personal opinion on doing this and handling the “oil checking” on these motors.

 

I have no issues with using the factory dipstick removal tool or everything JoyRider mentioned

 

Indians Only already has a similar product on the market.

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE CUSTOM ACCESSORIES

Indian Motorcycle Custom Accessories Parts & performance mods. for Chief, Scout, Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster & FtR Aftermarket

indianonlymotorcycles.com

 

Those look identical to the Aeromach product that I bought in 2017. I got the plain one and recently sold it on this forum.

 

I have often thought I needed a 2nd opener that I would keep in garage tool chest. By design-intent my MC tools are stowed in saddlebag and might not be quickly reachable. But the garage tool chest by design is always reachable when working in garage. Almost always I end up jury rigging an opener with a shop towel and long needle nose pliers as its faster than getting the actual opener from saddlebag. As for tool design, I'm ok with the spoon/scoop tool or a socket.
This isn't a problem I would go out of my way to spend much money/solve.

 

It’s 12 bucks on eBay or Amazon - I bought a spare for the garage because the other one is somewhere deep down in the saddle bags 😎 but then, I don’t use them, except when changing oil. Once every 5k miles to open it for filling in my case 5.5 quarts back in 👍

 

@JoyRider - Similar situation here.
psi i check every ride (review dash display before I reach the corner) with belts, tire tread, brakefluud, oil level checked monthly as to pretend I'm doing due diligence. Pads get added to the list if I know I'm due but mostly changed in winter even if a bit early as to not incurr down time in riding season. Thanks for the ebay heads up.

 

Ok tribe, I have a question.

How many of you are annoyed at the OEM plastic Dipstick removal tool for your Thunderstroke? The oil changes on my Chieftain are a pain because I have to check the oil level multiple times to do it properly and every time I check the oil, I can only get 1/4 of a turn on the dipstick because of that bulky handle.

I have a friend who is a machinist who can make a dipstick removal tool with a 1/4" drive nipple on it that can attach to a driver. So, you can remove the dipstick like you would be unscrewing a screw. You can check your oil faster and easier.

If he decided to make a batch of them, do you think they would sell?

Indian went to the current dipstick handle because people didn't like the old one, which required a tool (came with bike to open) so a big no.


Also 100% no reason to check the oil level after you put new oil in.

 

I stumbled upon this post last night and just tested the idea this morning.
The dipstick shape is a 12pt rounded dome.
because of this shape a standard 12pt socket will fit the dome pattern
if the socket is on the small side it sits high on the dome where dome teeth are shallow
if the socket is on the big side it sits low on the dome were dome teeth are deep.

1 1/8 12pt socket can work but because it is soo shallow on the dome
it doesn't have a lot of grip into the grooves so ya gotta press down
as to avoid "slip over" which could cause scratches.

a 1 3/8 12pt socket works great

a 1 1/4 12pt socket also works but not as well as the 1 3/8
this larger size "sits" deeper on the dome and is at risk of binding into the nearby plastic trim.

so now that I know I already own a tool I no longer need to be jealous of @JoyRider 's superior setup.

one word of caution.
Dip sticks are not bolts, and the oil sump is not pressurized,
MINIMAL torque is needed to secure a dip stick we only need enough as to avoid vibration loosening the dipstick. Having a socket on the end of 8 to 12" wrench is begging for the ignorant to cause damage by over torquing.
I recommend hand spin the dip stick till the gasket touches (this guarantees we are not cross threaded)
attach your socket and move the wrench handle from 5pm to 6pm and call it happy.

you can manually test that the above minimal wrench handle movement was enough torque
because your fingers will be unable to spin the dome/dipstick
(for those manly enough to spin the dome, they would admit it took "all" their hand strength to do it which is clear that dipstick wouldn't have vibrated loose on its own)

I'm glad I followed this post, I have a new tool and technique that I didn't know of before.

 

Ya let’s dream up a problem, and spend time making a non sense solution.
1)The removal tool was provided by the manufacturer. Look in your saddle bag and get it, or tape it to the underside of the lid.
2) Do people think they’re on a racing team pit crew that they can’t even take the time to loosen the fill plug during an oil change.
3) Yes, I realize it’s winter and everyone is bored and wants to do something, but come on, 🙄

 

Man, this is an interesting thread. Way too much thinking....