I am due for an oil change on my 2015 RT. Last time, even after watching Smoak's videos, there was a mess with oil tracking onto the plastic panels underneath. I used my J&S jack with spyder adapter as well as the oil diversion pan. Before I started the change, I trimmed the openings that the draining oil is SUPPOSED to drain thru. I marked some painters tape after determining there was no danger of damaging anything under the panels. A dremel with a small cutting wheel did the job. I "cleaned" the trim job up with a ting sanding disc and it is all done. Oil ended on the drain diversion and into the drain pan. I could catch both drains with one pan!! I did find one wrapped electrical cable underneath the trans side but luckily didn't hit it.
2015 an Am Spyder RT Limited
2013 Yamaha WR250R - Sold
2011 Can Am Spyder RT-S SE5 Limited - Sold
2011 Aspen Sentry Trailer
2003 BMW K1200LT - Sold
2007 Unigo Trailer - Sold
2001 BMW K1200LT - Sold
2001 Honda 750 NightHawk - sold
2015 RT Ltd , Canamspyderaccessories Brake pedal ext. Red
I've used Fumoto valves on my cars as well. General consensus here was that there isn't enough clearance under the bike for the valve. Although they do have a low clearance version that could work.
Trb-- (Roger)
2014 Cognac STL:Ultimate Seat, Nelson Rigg Tail Pack, Nelson Rigg RS/ST Half Cover, TL fender lights, Squared Away Laser Alignment, BajaRon sway bar and links, Akropovic Sport Silencer
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I've used Fumoto valves on my cars as well. General consensus here was that there isn't enough clearance under the bike for the valve. Although they do have a low clearance version that could work.
Good info. I'll see when I do mine in the next couple of weeks. The bike only has 1600 miles on it, but is an 03 with an undocumented maintenance history, so I think I should just reset the clock on it.
Well I got the up on jack stands and a block. Easy to cut the plastic around the 2 plugs. I think it's a must do if you DIY oil changes.
On the subject of the drains mentioned above----- if they arn't too long they would fit just OK. I've bottomed out at low speed (off road ). Glad there was a heavy duty bumpskid there. I'll stick with the hex replacements I put in last oil change
Kaos
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
Call them for the adapter for your specific spyder!
2015 an Am Spyder RT Limited
2013 Yamaha WR250R - Sold
2011 Can Am Spyder RT-S SE5 Limited - Sold
2011 Aspen Sentry Trailer
2003 BMW K1200LT - Sold
2007 Unigo Trailer - Sold
2001 BMW K1200LT - Sold
2001 Honda 750 NightHawk - sold
2015 RT Ltd , Canamspyderaccessories Brake pedal ext. Red
I've used Fumoto valves on my cars as well. General consensus here was that there isn't enough clearance under the bike for the valve. Although they do have a low clearance version that could work.
....we would use a 90 degree to install the valve horizontally....?
Richard
* 2012 RS SE5 (hers)
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I use a small plastic bottle that I cut on a miter and tape it to the bottom .
This allows the oil to drain with out a mess...The bottle I used was a pool
water sample bottle small enought no need to cut hole in the bottom...