making oil change cleaner ... 1330 RT

[bmwlarry]

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.

[JimVonBaden]

Any reason not to use a fumoto valve in there?

http://www.fumotousa.com/

I have one in my Mercedes and had one in my Saturn Sky Redline.


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/Misc/Cars/2008%20Saturn%20Sky%20Redline/Oil%20Change/OilValve2.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/Misc/Cars/2008%20Saturn%20Sky%20Redline/Oil%20Change/Fumoto-Valve-installed-clos.jpg

[Chupaca]

Congrats...this is a quick and simple way to keep the oil draining straight out...:2thumbs:

[pegasus1300]

Any reason not to use a fumoto valve in there?

http://www.fumotousa.com/

I have one in my Mercedes and had one in my Saturn Sky Redline.


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/Misc/Cars/2008%20Saturn%20Sky%20Redline/Oil%20Change/OilValve2.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/Misc/Cars/2008%20Saturn%20Sky%20Redline/Oil%20Change/Fumoto-Valve-installed-clos.jpg
Do you have one of these on your Spyder? What size did you get.

[JimVonBaden]

Do you have one of these on your Spyder? What size did you get.

No, but I am considering it.

[Trbayth]

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.

[JimVonBaden]

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. :thumbup: 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.

[mcalva]

On my VTX I used this: https://www.stahlbus-us.com/oil-drain-valve/?xploidID=ugs8ah0snog4qs8c8f1rqfheo1
Now I'm waiting for sizes from stahlbus (https://www.stahlbus-us.com/oil-drain-valve/?xploidID=ugs8ah0snog4qs8c8f1rqfheo1).

[Lew L]

Well I got the :spyder2: 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

[Tomline]

If you don't mind, where would I find these & How do you find the "Balance Point?" Thanks

[bmwlarry]

If you don't mind, where would I find these & How do you find the "Balance Point?" Thanks

J & S Jacks. (http://www.jsjacks.com)

Call them for the adapter for your specific spyder!

[Tomline]

Are you familier with 2012 RT with 998 engine? Any issue with these & the Spyder Pops bump steer? Thanks

[Richardv]

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....?

[Papa Jim]

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...