Carb cleaner is bad for paint.

 

+1. I use an old 2liter soda jug cut down as well.

 

A word of caution with the brake Kleen........some states (NJ) have outlawed the sale of the good ol brakekleen in the red can and have gone to the brakekleen in the green can (more environmentally friendly) The stuff in the green can takes off paint.

 

Aluminum foil under the filter to funnel the oil away to the side of the bike into the drain pan.

 

Seems like a good idea. I usually spend at least a couple of days doing a full service anyway, back and forth between the "Hog Pen" (my wife's not so positive name for my bike shed) and other tasks. Plus, I try to avoid getting in a hurry to do anything...

 

+2

Changing oil and filter is about a 30 min. job. Then its back on the road.

 

No need for a drill. Scratch awl and a quick blow from a small hammer and there's your hole.

Brake cleaner too.

Yep. That and a quick blast of water in the filter area and your on good to go. I have also used Gumount engine degreaser for this task too.

 

As do I. I just change the filter and do my best to minimize the mess, then clean up when done. Just get it done and move on.