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CrioGeniC · 07-29-2008, 03:52 PM

Hey everyone, I wanted ask how you guys do oil changes. On the side stand or on the Center Stand. All of my other bikes had the drain plug on the bottom of the bike, the FZ6 has it on the left side. On my ZZR, I just put the bike up on the race stands and changed it that way.

Just wondering on your thoughts.

thanks,
Crio

**wolfc70** · 07-29-2008, 03:55 PM

I loosen the drain plug and filter on the center stand. Then I put the bike on the side stand to drain the oil. Less oil gets on the headers this way (even with foil under the drain I still get some oil on the pipes). I then put the filter and plug back on and put the bike back on the center stand and complete the work that is needed.

**PrayHarder** · 07-29-2008, 04:04 PM

I put it on the side stand then I take out the oil plug and let the oil drain. Then I take off the oil filter and let it drain some more. When it appears that it is done, I wait a little longer clean it all up, put the new filter on, then the oil plug in, and then I put it on the center stand and fill it up and check it.

Ben

CrioGeniC · 07-29-2008, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the replies. I like the sound of the tinfoil idea over the headers. Was thinking of using some cardboard, but the foil thing will be easier to adjust.

May try and knock that oil change out tonight when I get off work.

**PrayHarder** · 07-29-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CrioGeniC

Thanks for the replies. I like the sound of the tinfoil idea over the headers. Was thinking of using some cardboard, but the foil thing will be easier to adjust.

May try and knock that oil change out tonight when I get off work.

I do the foil thing as well...it seems to work well, if you can get it to stay put.

Ben

**blueMONday** · 07-29-2008, 06:54 PM

Try this one:http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/garag...il-change.html (How to do an oil change) It was posted by b_d43 awhile back. Very helpful with the write up and pictures.

07-29-2008, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
CrioGeniC Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Bike: 2005 Yamaha FZ6 - Blue Posts: 23 Rep Power: 3 Member #3167	Oil Change Hey everyone, I wanted ask how you guys do oil changes. On the side stand or on the Center Stand. All of my other bikes had the drain plug on the bottom of the bike, the FZ6 has it on the left side. On my ZZR, I just put the bike up on the race stands and changed it that way. Just wondering on your thoughts. thanks, Crio

07-29-2008, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
wolfc70 R is for Rust Coloration Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oshkosh, WI Bike: '07 Candy Red FZ6, '81 Honda c70 Passport Posts: 423 Rep Power: 9 Member #767	Re: Oil Change I loosen the drain plug and filter on the center stand. Then I put the bike on the side stand to drain the oil. Less oil gets on the headers this way (even with foil under the drain I still get some oil on the pipes). I then put the filter and plug back on and put the bike back on the center stand and complete the work that is needed. __________________ "I tip my hat to the man who drives an Alfa Romeo" - Henry Ford

07-29-2008, 04:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
PrayHarder Keep on driving ! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ephrata, Wa Bike: 2005 FZ6 in Faster-than a-speeding-bullet Silver Posts: 132 Rep Power: 4 Member #1991	Re: Oil Change I put it on the side stand then I take out the oil plug and let the oil drain. Then I take off the oil filter and let it drain some more. When it appears that it is done, I wait a little longer clean it all up, put the new filter on, then the oil plug in, and then I put it on the center stand and fill it up and check it. Ben __________________ De Ja Moo: The erie feeling of having seen or heard, been to, or been through this B.S. before..... 2005 FZ6, Faster-than-a-speeding-bullet Silver, Dual Headlight Mod With Dual H4's, Frame Sliders, 6.7K miles and counting My Rider Resume! Member # 1737

07-29-2008, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
CrioGeniC Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Bike: 2005 Yamaha FZ6 - Blue Posts: 23 Rep Power: 3 Member #3167	Re: Oil Change Thanks for the replies. I like the sound of the tinfoil idea over the headers. Was thinking of using some cardboard, but the foil thing will be easier to adjust. May try and knock that oil change out tonight when I get off work.

07-29-2008, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
blueMONday Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern East Coast Bike: 2007 FZ6 Blue Posts: 661 Rep Power: 24 Member #741	Re: Oil Change Try this one:http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/garag...il-change.html (How to do an oil change) It was posted by b_d43 awhile back. Very helpful with the write up and pictures. __________________ Carpe Diem. Mods: b_d43's dual headlight, Givi E37,Givi E21 + racks, Givi E37 brakelight, Yamaha lower cowl, CalSci 8+ windshield, FIAMM FreewayBlaster, Acerbis MX handguards, Phillips Xtreme bulbs, Uncaged Frame sliders, Motorcyle cigarette power socket, RAM Mount-Aquabox, Throttlemeister, Two Brothers Titanium, Power Commander III, K&N air filter, Fork mounted Auxialliary Lights

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