It can but you have to do it by feel and that's not all that much fun! I've done it but I probably won't do it again. Finding the drain plugs and making sure your hex bit is seated good is a must or the plugs will round off, or worse you can cross thread them back in.
Good luck!
I have done all my changes on the ground. Works fine for me but may not for others. I have lifts but not a drive on type and prefer to have the unit flat on level ground. It's a choice....
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
If you have a car jack in your car to lift it, but let the tires touch the floor and that will give you few more inches. Make sure that you keep the parking brake on so it can't move front to back. That's IMHO.
I leave the bike on the ground with no issues. I recommend that once you get the drain plug out replace it with a regular plug by Gold Plug or similar. Good Luck!
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If you have a car jack in your car to lift it, but let the tires touch the floor and that will give you few more inches. Make sure that you keep the parking brake on so it can't move front to back. That's IMHO.
Leave it on the Level ground and make sure it is level, the oil change is very simple. Here are the three pages in the service/shop manual if it helps you.
Leave it on the Level ground and make sure it is level, the oil change is very simple. Here are the three pages in the service/shop manual if it helps you.
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