Using ramps for oil changes

[Gwolf]

Not the most elegant solution, but ramps don't slide when they got a backing piece and rebar stuck in the floor behind them. When you pull the backing pieces out and throw them under the tool box, all that is left is a few 1/2 inch holes in the floor. Works for me, and it was free. All the pieces came from my scrap metal pile.

 

[ChicagoSpyder]

If you don't mind laying on the floor you don't need the ramps. I don't raise mine up and have no problems. Plus I'm in no hurry so I let it drain for an hour or 2.

I do the same as Steve, even with ramps you would have to lay on the floor, so why dick around with ramps? Just curious.

 

[UtahPete]

i bought some half height plastic ramps
they are perfect for oil change on the spyder as both drain plugs are to the rear
you can drive up the ramps as they are not too high,but dont work so well on smooth concrete,as they tend to slip...rough concrete is fine tho

russ

What do you mean by 1/2 height? They look like regular everyday common ramp height to me.

 

[bikerbillone]

Yes, I'm curious as well.

 

[Grandpot]

Without measuring, they look to be about 4" shorter than my steel ramps.

 

[troop]

Shorter or lower ?

 

[Grandpot]

Lower

 

[petegtsv10]

If you don't mind laying on the floor you don't need the ramps. I don't raise mine up and have no problems. Plus I'm in no hurry so I let it drain for an hour or 2.

Easy as can be without raising F3 at all. You just need to use a shallow pan to drain oil into.