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    Default How many people does it take to change the oil in a motorcycle?

    Q: How many people does it take to change the oil in a motorcycle?

    A: 1 to change the oil and to post that the oil has been changed.

    14 to share similar experiences of changing oil and how the oil could have been changed differently.

    7 to caution about the dangers of changing oil.

    17 purists who don't use synthetics and are offended by oil discussions.

    6 to argue over whether it's 'oil'' or 'viscous engine protectant'.

    Another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid.

    22 to tell THOSE 6 to stop being jackasses.

    2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is 'fluid'.

    15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that 'oil' is perfectly correct.

    49 to post meme's and gif's.

    19 to post that this page is not page related and to please take this discussion to an oil page.

    11 to defend the posting to this page saying that we all use oil and therefore the posts are relevant here.

    13 to claim "you're not a real biker"

    89 more to offer 89 different definitions of what a biker really is

    12 to post f marks

    8 to ask what f marks are?

    16 to post 'Following' but there's 3 dots at the top right that means you don't have to.

    36 to debate which method of changing oil is superior, where to buy the best oil, what brand of oil work best for this technique and what brands are faulty.

    7 to ask if the brands of oil used are worth the money.

    19 to tell them that if they like the oil, buy it.

    5 People to post pics of their own oil.

    15 People to post "I can't use S$%^!" and tell how they recycle their own oil.

    7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different oil.

    4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's.

    13 to comment "Me too"

    5 to post to the page that they will no longer post or are leaving because they cannot handle the $!%cking oil controversy.

    6 to report the post or PM an admin because someone said "f÷×$"

    4 to say "Didn't we go through this already a short time ago?".

    13 to say "Do a search on oil before posting questions about oil".

    7 to bring politics into the discussion by adding that (insert politician of choice) uses a certain brand of oil.

    14 more to get into personal attacks over their political views.

    5 admins to ban the oil posters who took it all too seriously.

    1 late arrival to comment on the original post 6 months later and start it all over again.

    And 3 admins who simultaneously grab their phones and roll their eyes.
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    Wow! That does it. I'm not going to change my oil anymore.
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    Oil Change instructions for Women:

    1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the last oil change.
    2) Drink a cup of coffee
    3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave with a properly maintained vehicle.

    Money spent:
    Oil Change: $20.00
    Coffee: $1.00
    Total: $21.00


    Oil Change instructions for Men :

    1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a case of oil, filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a scented tree, write a check for $50.00.
    2) Stop by 7/11 and buy a case of beer, write a check for $20, drive home.
    3) Open a beer and drink it.
    4) Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands.
    5) Find jack stands under kid's pedal car.
    6) In frustration, open another beer and drink it.
    7) Place drain pan under engine.
    8) Look for 9/16 box end wrench.
    9) Give up and use crescent wrench.
    10) Unscrew drain plug.
    11) Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil: splash hot oil on you in process. Cuss.
    12) Crawl out from under car to wipe hot oil off of face and arms. Throw kitty litter on spilled oil.
    13) Have another beer while watching oil drain.
    14) Spend 30 minutes looking for oil filter wrench.
    15) Give up; crawl under car and hammer a screwdriver through oil filter and twist off.
    16) Crawl out from under car with dripping oil filter splashing oil everywhere from holes. Cleverly hide old oil filter among trash in trash can to avoid environmental penalties. Drink a beer.
    17) Install new oil filter making sure to apply a thin coat of oil to gasket surface.
    18) Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine.
    19) Remember drain plug from step 11.
    20) Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan.
    21) Drink beer.
    22) Discover that first quart of fresh oil is now on the floor. Throw kitty litter on oil spill.
    23) Get drain plug back in with only a minor spill. Drink beer.
    24) Crawl under car getting kitty litter into eyes. Wipe eyes with oily rag used to clean drain plug. Slip with stupid crescent wrench tightening drain plug and bang knuckles on frame removing any excess skin between knuckles and frame.
    25) Begin cussing fit.
    26) Throw stupid crescent wrench.
    27) Cuss for additional 5 minutes because wrench hit bowling trophy.
    28) Beer.
    29) Clean up hands and bandage as required to stop bl ood flow.
    30) Beer.
    31) Dump in five fresh quarts of oil.
    32) Beer.
    33) Lower car from jack stands.
    34) Move car back to apply more kitty litter to fresh oil spilled during any missed steps.
    35) Beer.
    36) Test drive car.
    37) Get pulled over: arrested for driving under the influence.
    38) Car gets impounded.
    39) Call loving wife, make bail.
    40) 12 hours later, get car from impound yard.

    Money spent:
    Parts: $50.00
    DUI: $2500.00
    Impound fee: $75.00
    Bail: $1500.00
    Beer: $20.00
    Total: $4,145.00
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    How about tires
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    Sounds like you are in the ballpark. Except for the part about the admins.

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    I thru this in" what Octane gas to use in the spyder?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    I thru this in" what Octane gas to use in the spyder?

    Deanna
    ....this could be construed as "off topic."

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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    ....this could be construed as "off topic."
    Ops! Sorry!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    Ops! Sorry!
    Deanna
    Note the joke emojis that I used. Was not criticizing you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    Note the joke emojis that I used. Was not criticizing you.
    I see the emojis That is ok. How about throwing this in also "How about What kind of Insurance and how much it costs?!

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    Default Really😲

    Remember it is not about the destination....it's about the journey...
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    Zip has obviously been taking copious notes, and I'd like to know from Wahrsuul just where you can go to find a drive through that will change your oil for $20.00? Better yet what's the name of the store where you can buy all the oil change components for $50.00? Just my 2 bits to let you know I've been paying attention.

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    Default This is a motorcycle forum

    How dare someone post about changing oil in a car. After all this is a motorcycle forum.


    Sorry Wahrsuul, I could not resist myself.

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    Shouldn't we also discuss what clothes you should wear while changing oil? After all, some of the quick lube guys change oil while wearing white shirts and ties!! www.einsteinsoilery.com/

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    Thru this in: What size/kind of tires should I ran on spyder? While changing oil?

    Deanna




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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    Thru this in: What size/kind of tires should I ran on spyder? While changing oil?

    Deanna
    Don't overlook the various techniques for holding the tire pressure gauge.

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    [QUOTE=Wahrsuul;1433013]Oil Change instructions for Women:

    1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the last oil change.
    2) Drink a cup of coffee
    3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave with a properly maintained vehicle.

    Money spent:
    Oil Change: $20.00
    Coffee: $1.00
    Total: $21.00


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    Yeah, it's a little old, but still amusing, having watched my father do things like that.

    I just did the oil change on a Honda - cost $35 for the oil and filter. Just got to look for the deals.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zip View Post
    Q: How many people does it take to change the oil in a motorcycle?

    A: 1 to change the oil and to post that the oil has been changed.

    14 to share similar experiences of changing oil and how the oil could have been changed differently.

    7 to caution about the dangers of changing oil.

    17 purists who don't use synthetics and are offended by oil discussions.

    6 to argue over whether it's 'oil'' or 'viscous engine protectant'.

    Another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid.

    22 to tell THOSE 6 to stop being jackasses.

    2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is 'fluid'.

    15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that 'oil' is perfectly correct.

    49 to post meme's and gif's.

    19 to post that this page is not page related and to please take this discussion to an oil page.

    11 to defend the posting to this page saying that we all use oil and therefore the posts are relevant here.

    13 to claim "you're not a real biker"

    89 more to offer 89 different definitions of what a biker really is

    12 to post f marks

    8 to ask what f marks are?

    16 to post 'Following' but there's 3 dots at the top right that means you don't have to.

    36 to debate which method of changing oil is superior, where to buy the best oil, what brand of oil work best for this technique and what brands are faulty.

    7 to ask if the brands of oil used are worth the money.

    19 to tell them that if they like the oil, buy it.

    5 People to post pics of their own oil.

    15 People to post "I can't use S$%^!" and tell how they recycle their own oil.

    7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different oil.

    4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's.

    13 to comment "Me too"

    5 to post to the page that they will no longer post or are leaving because they cannot handle the $!%cking oil controversy.

    6 to report the post or PM an admin because someone said "f÷×$"

    4 to say "Didn't we go through this already a short time ago?".

    13 to say "Do a search on oil before posting questions about oil".

    7 to bring politics into the discussion by adding that (insert politician of choice) uses a certain brand of oil.

    14 more to get into personal attacks over their political views.

    5 admins to ban the oil posters who took it all too seriously.

    1 late arrival to comment on the original post 6 months later and start it all over again.

    And 3 admins who simultaneously grab their phones and roll their eyes.
    Ok, what are f marks for
    i read that fdr used synthetic blend when changing the oil on his spyder

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    Ok, I waited for three years on this post, time to start it over again. lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fat Baxter View Post
    Don't overlook the various techniques for holding the tire pressure gauge.
    What PSI should I running on the tire? Deanna




    Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue

    Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
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    Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
    SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
    Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
    Ultimate F3 Floorboards
    Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
    Sway Bar with Links
    Rolo Laser Alignment
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    Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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    I read the OP to Pretty Wife and she came up with...."and did the oil really want to be changed?"
    Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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    Hey, what's the best seat?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JeffandLori View Post
    Hey, what's the best seat?
    A comfortable seat! Deanna




    Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue

    Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
    Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
    Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
    Gremlin Bell
    Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
    Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
    SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
    Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
    Ultimate F3 Floorboards
    Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
    Sway Bar with Links
    Rolo Laser Alignment
    Half Cover


    Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
    2023 F3 LTD Special Series , N/A N/A Mineral Blue

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