Time for an oil & filter change - how best to raise my Spyder?

[JayBros]

I dont raise mine. no problem with a low wide oil pain.

That's what I use, one pan that catches oil from both drains. Worst part of it though is the lip spout to pour the oil into waste jug leaves a lot to be desired and with 5+qt in it I have to have a careful walk out of the garage where I can pour into the jug.

 

[Gwolf]

That's what I use, one pan that catches oil from both drains. Worst part of it though is the lip spout to pour the oil into waste jug leaves a lot to be desired and with 5+qt in it I have to have a careful walk out of the garage where I can pour into the jug.

My pan got a pour nozzle on it. Big funnel in a 5 gallon oil bucket and no problem. I bring the waste oil bucket in right side of the bike. It is a lot easier to carry oil in a 5 gallon bucket with a cap on the pour spout, than it is to carry a half full drain pan.

 

[JayBros]

I have to shop for a better wide pan. I inherited pan and 5 gal disposal container from son when he moved.

 

[petegtsv10]

I don't raise my F3 when changing the oil, I use a round pan that is about 5" tall.

Same here. Oil change was very easy with F3 on the ground. No issues at all.

 

[Gwolf]

Just cut the side out of a 5 quart plastic oil bottle and you got a good, low oil drain pan. You can unscrew the cap for the oil bottle and pour the oil into you used oil container. I been using them for years.

 

[JayBros]

Thanks very much for the tip!

 

[carsong]

Just cut the side out of a 5 quart plastic oil bottle and you got a good, low oil drain pan. You can unscrew the cap for the oil bottle and pour the oil into you used oil container. I been using them for years.

Great idea!!!! So simple!