Oil Change

Hey everyone, I wanted ask how you guys do oil changes. On the side stand or on the Center Stand. All of my other bikes had the drain plug on the bottom of the bike, the FZ6 has it on the left side. On my ZZR, I just put the bike up on the race stands and changed it that way.

Just wondering on your thoughts.

thanks,
Crio

I loosen the drain plug and filter on the center stand. Then I put the bike on the side stand to drain the oil. Less oil gets on the headers this way (even with foil under the drain I still get some oil on the pipes). I then put the filter and plug back on and put the bike back on the center stand and complete the work that is needed.

I put it on the side stand then I take out the oil plug and let the oil drain. Then I take off the oil filter and let it drain some more. When it appears that it is done, I wait a little longer clean it all up, put the new filter on, then the oil plug in, and then I put it on the center stand and fill it up and check it.


Ben

Thanks for the replies. I like the sound of the tinfoil idea over the headers. Was thinking of using some cardboard, but the foil thing will be easier to adjust.

May try and knock that oil change out tonight when I get off work.

CrioGeniC said:

Thanks for the replies. I like the sound of the tinfoil idea over the headers. Was thinking of using some cardboard, but the foil thing will be easier to adjust.

May try and knock that oil change out tonight when I get off work.

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I do the foil thing as well...it seems to work well, if you can get it to stay put.

Ben

Try this one:http://www.600riders.com/forum/garage-mechanical-help/1573-how-do-oil-change.html It was posted by b_d43 awhile back. Very helpful with the write up and pictures.