We used an oil suction -siphon pump to extract the oil thru the oil tank and change the filter. Much easier.

 

I like the craftsman yellow jack also. used it all the time and no problems

 

No jealousy here! Who wants to ride a fugly pointy nose bike anyway?LOL

 

Not trying to start any wars, just thinking out loud that there are easier ways. By the way I tried the coke bottle way on the filter and still made a mess. I guess I was just doing something wrong.

 

I use one of the commercially available oil vacuums (JC Whitney sells one version) that suck the oil out through the dipstick hole. I leave a little warm oil in the pan to drain out the drain hole & remove sediment. You can use a much smaller drain pan that way & don't have to worry about raising the bike.
Gregm

 

By putting 2" of styrofoam under both wheels allows
plenty of clearance to slide the oil catch pan under
the drain plug........
Its getting the filter off and out without making
a mess is a problem.........having tried the cut soda bottle
and aluminum foil shapped funnel / tunnel thing, I still
manage to hit / bump/ spill it........

But its all good cause I'm doing it and its my mess
to clean up

 

I have a jack made by Jet, its sufficient, but like Soos, I don't use it to change oil, it just gets in the way. I use it every time I wash the bike though. I swiped one of my wifes old baking pans to drain oil in, it slides under the bike just fine.

 

I simply use a $2 tin turkey baking pan. Slides under the bike perfect. Afterwards you can bend one of the corners to more of a point/funnel and drain the oil right into your oil drum/container. No Mess!

As for the oil filter - I too am still searching for a "cleaner" method...

 

I love the turkey pan idea. Gives you a reason to set your oil change schedule around Thanksgiving. PERFECT !!

Greg

 

Although a jack is good to have around, for oil changes you don't really need one. For instances where it is recommended that the oil be filled or checked while level, I've been able to do so while straddling the bike and reaching down to perform the task.