Motorcycle Repair: dropped metal hollow needle down dip-stick hole...., honda shadow spirit, plastic syringe

Question
Hi Glen,
I haven't even had my new, used, 2000 Honda Shadow Spirit VT1100 a week yet and I can't beleive that I accidently dropped a 2 inch long, metal (don't know whether it's steel or aluminum), hollow needle that I was using along with a "turkey syringe" to try and suck out some excess oil, down the dip-stick hole.  It accidently slipped off the tip of the plastic syringe.  How do I remove this?  Will it possibly get to the oil filter hole, (to drain the oil on this model, filter serves as plug)?  Do I need to open the case?  Can I do this myself?  How much do you think my dealer would charge me to come out and pick up my bike, bring it back to their shop, and remove the needle?  Oh, of course I haven't started the cycle since dropping the needle.

Any suggestions would be appreciated,
Thanks,
Mark

Answer
Mark, You might try a magnet?? If it's steel it most likly will pick it up?? If it's alum. thats a different story.It might stay on the bottom out of the way,or if it is alum ?, it could grind it self up?The oil filter would most likly catch the ground up alum. Other wise you will have to take engine apart and physically remove it,That's a big job!!! Good luck .Glen