Lamonster Oil Change the easy way

[Lamonster]

Last summer I took off the splash pans on the bottom of the Spyder to get rid of some of the heat. I've always changed the oil the same way but now that I have the Corbin bags on it's a bit of a pain to get the bottom plastic off.

So I decided to see if I could change the oil just by removing the one side cover. Sure enough I could get to the oil filter just fine and I was able to change my oil without messing with any other panels. Took maybe an hour.

Here's the pics.

[Dudley]

Was giving that some thought after I changed mine for the first time last week (after removing all the panels). The protective plate that attaches to the frame has a hole in it lined up with the engine oil plug. Pop the plug, drain the oil and wipe off what little may end up on the plate. The oil drain on the tank is set up same way. Biggest mess would be taking off the filter, but after all the oil from the engine is gone, the only oil left will be what's still hanging on to the filter. A very small amount that will easily be caught by a rag under the filter. Thanks again, Lamont.

[Gary]

lamonster is that an extra battery or is that were the 07s had it?

[Jake007]

His photos have foiled his secrets again...

[Lamonster]

lamonster is that an extra battery or is that were the 07s had it?

[mike3069]

Ask a simple ?, get a simple (sarcastic) answer!

[Lamonster]

Ask a simple ?, get a simple (sarcastic) answer!

My bad.

Yes I added an extra battery to run the stuff that's on when the Spyder is not running.

[M2Wild]

Yes I added an extra battery to run the stuff that's on when the Spyder is not running.

That be the 12V blender or the electric grill?

[trikester]

Lamonster - did the Spyder run cooler with the splash pans off?

Have you previously posted a thread about this?

Frank

[Lamonster]

Lamonster - did the Spyder run cooler with the splash pans off?

Have you previously posted a thread about this?

Frank

Driving down the road it dropped the temp two bars.

[dryheat]

Last summer I took off the splash pans on the bottom of the Spyder to get rid of some of the heat. I've always changed the oil the same way but now that I have the Corbin bags on it's a bit of a pain to get the bottom plastic off.

So I decided to see if I could change the oil just by removing the one side cover. Sure enough I could get to the oil filter just fine and I was able to change my oil without messing with any other panels. Took maybe an hour.

Here's the pics.

The "splash pans" you are referencing... do you mean the flat plastic panels directly below the oil filter and reservoir (think there's one on the right side, too)? Any adverse effects?

[trikester]

Driving down the road it dropped the temp two bars.

Wow! I'm definitely going to do this, since I'll be riding in the desert this summer.

I also have the same question; which pieces are refered to as the "splash Pans"?

[Lamonster]

Wow! I'm definitely going to do this, since I'll be riding in the desert this summer.

I also have the same question; which pieces are refered to as the "splash Pans"?

[trikester]

Excellent, Lamont! "A picture's worth a thousand words".

[BRPjunkie]

It look like the splash pans were designed to protect some of the components from road debris. Is cooler running a fair trade off for exposing the underside to possible debris?

[Lamonster]

It look like the splash pans were designed to protect some of the components from road debris. Is cooler running a fair trade off for exposing the underside to possible debris?

It is for me.

[brutus450]

Lamont, Do you have a water temp gauge that shows degrees? If so, What degrees does it run with the pans on and pans off? Do ya know?

[Lamonster]

Lamont, Do you have a water temp gauge that shows degrees? If so, What degrees does it run with the pans on and pans off? Do ya know?

It depends on too many things to tell you one temp. What conditions are you wanting to know about?

[jeuchler]

FYI... I just finished my oil change and it took 2 hours start to clean up--which is what I would say is normal for us reg'lar folk with standard tools and adequate patience and limited ability to pay attention to detail (Replace washer BEFORE reinserting drain plug...)

And yes, I used the new BRP synthetic blend.

We'll see how it goes.

[Just Doo Me]

It look like the splash pans were designed to protect some of the components from road debris. Is cooler running a fair trade off for exposing the underside to possible debris?

You could always just drill holes in them to allow for some added circulation.

[Blinc]

Went to the dealer to get some BRP oil, as no one else had the correct 5w-40 our machines call for, and a quart cost me $12.99. Now, I figuer it cost about what...$70 bucks to have the dealer do the oil change? , and it would cost me $64.95 (takes 5 quarts to fill the spyder) plus whatever those washers etc call for plus my labor, the mess (I'm sure I would make a mess out of it), so to me, it woud make sense to just have the dealer do it.

[BRPjunkie]

Went to the dealer to get some BRP oil, as no one else had the correct 5w-40 our machines call for, and a quart cost me $12.99. Now, I figuer it cost about what...$70 bucks to have the dealer do the oil change? , and it would cost me $64.95 (takes 5 quarts to fill the spyder) plus whatever those washers etc call for plus my labor, the mess (I'm sure I would make a mess out of it), so to me, it woud make sense to just have the dealer do it.

4 quarts. Put 5 in and

[NancysToy]

4 quarts. Put 5 in and

Actually, the SM5 takes 4.1 qts, and the SE5 takes 4.4 qts, so you will need a little more than four quarts for either, but not a full five (unless you like oil in the airbox).
-Scotty

[BRPjunkie]

Actually, the SM5 takes 4.1 qts, and the SE5 takes 4.4 qts, so you will need a little more than four quarts for either, but not a full five (unless you like oil in the airbox).
-Scotty

I think Blinc has SM5, so 4 would be advisable. Owner's Guide says add 3.9 liters (4 qts), but actual conversion from liters to qts is 4.1. Dealer only charges for 4 quarts, so they either plan on not a full drain of system or leave it a little low to prevent air box blow issues.

[Dudley]

4 quarts. Put 5 in and

Lamont had advised me to just put 4 qts in our SE5. After pouring 4 qts, I thought....OK, I'll put the exact amount called for. Yep. I overfilled it by a finger and a half. Had to suck out the extra. Lamont, next time = 4 qts.
So far, using the Royal Purple oil in our Spyder, the oil level has not changed in 2000 miles.