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    Ok, so I something dumb today, changed the oil in my 2012 Goldwing with Amsoil. Well, I've watched the videos of people placing a nickel on the engine and revving it up to show how smooth it runs after putting Amsoil in it. Well when I did it, I knocked the nickel over and it slid towards the engine and behind the cowling and between the cylinders. Now I can't see the nickel and don't really know where it is. So the question is, will this hurt anything and how do I get it out of there?

  • #2
    Will not hurt a thing, welcome to the club. I still have a socket somewhere in the bowels of the beast.

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    • #3
      It will not hurt a thing, that is, unless you're now broke. Good choice on oil.
      2007 Crucible Orange Metallic
      2009 Kawasaki Red Concours 14
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      • #4
        I have been looking for a couple of things in mine also, hasn't done anything to mine either.
        2018 DCT non tour, Pearl Stallion Brown, Double Darksider #856, Live To Ride, Love my Wing, IBA Member# 63744 Yellowbird Alias Coppertone

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        • #5
          Someone will find that nickel a hundred years from now. It will be worth a million dollars. 😋

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          • #6
            It is Rotella that makes your engine run so smooth you can balance a nickel on it.
            Rob

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            • #7
              I'm sure your the absolute first to do that.
              Signed Pinocchio. :o
              GL1800 8A - TRIUMPH SCRAMBLER 900

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              • #8
                Well, you will never be broke when riding the Wing. I lost a spark plug socket doing a plug changed on the GN turbo I had, years later I found wedged between the body and frame where the fender panel butts up to the front driver's door.

                I use Shell and will have to try that balancing act next time I change the oil.
                "I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for few public officials." (George Mason, 3 Elliot, Debates at 425-426)

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                • #9
                  I went to put the key in to start my 85 Aspencade and dropped it. It went into the fairing somewhere never to be found again. I had to call my wife to get the spare key.
                  2008 GL1800 Titanium (cleanest color)
                  2012 750 Shadow Aero (My scooter)

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                  • #10
                    There should be a dedicated sub-forum board for "dumb things I did today".No doubt that between the bunch of us it would always have fresh material.
                    In this case you're a winner, as it only cost you a nickel to learn something new. Most of the lessons I've leaned have cost me far more!
                    Ron
                    2002 GL1800A Darksider #1312
                    Experience is the hardest teacher because she gives the test first,
                    and the lesson afterward ~ Vernon Sanders Law

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by WB-Ron View Post
                      There should be a dedicated sub-forum board for dumb things I did today.No that doubt between the bunch of us it would always have fresh material.
                      In this case you're a winner, as it only cost you a nickel to learn something new. Most of the lessons I've leaned have cost me far more!
                      I'm not sure we have the bandwidth to do that.
                      Costa Mesa, CA
                      2012 RED GL1800

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                      • #12
                        Call the IRS they will have it out of there in a jiffy.

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                        • #13
                          Remember to add that nickel to the price when you sell the bike.
                          T.A. Jens
                          The Pizza Man
                          1800 06 White Champion Trike
                          2005 Bunkhouse Camper
                          2006 Breeze Cargo Trailer
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                          • #14
                            Think about it this way. What do you think the next owner will think when he finds it? It will be a "do what" moment

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                            • #15
                              Thanks for all the replies, it's assuring knowing the bikes not screwed up, and I'll always be worth 5cents

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                              • #16
                                Originally posted by Old Legend View Post
                                Ok, so I something dumb today, changed the oil in my 2012 Goldwing with Amsoil. Well, I've watched the videos of people placing a nickel on the engine and revving it up to show how smooth it runs after putting Amsoil in it. Well when I did it, I knocked the nickel over and it slid towards the engine and behind the cowling and between the cylinders. Now I can't see the nickel and don't really know where it is. So the question is, will this hurt anything and how do I get it out of there?
                                No just ride it. Ask 5 cents more though when you sell it. lol

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                                • #17
                                  Originally posted by Old Legend View Post
                                  Thanks for all the replies, it's assuring knowing the bikes not screwed up, and I'll always be worth 5cents
                                  Buddy, your a lightweight if this is the only dumb thing you have done wrenching on a bike. I could tell you some dooooozies!! I try to do at least one dumb thing each day, it keeps me in check! And when I go down for the night each night, and I have not done a dumb thing, I don't sleep as well!! LOL!!
                                  """""""Darksider #10 It's been said by many people, that I am still only 16 years old inside my head!! LOL!!
                                  I have never thrown a leg over any make or model of motorcycle and had nothing but a good time!!"""""""

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                                  • #18
                                    For my nickels worth, it won't hurt a thing. :D
                                    John

                                    Dark Sider 1020
                                    Michlin Alpin PA3 ZP
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