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Oil & Oil Filter Change - motor on bench

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eran_k

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Hi,
Is it possible to drain the oil and change the filter with the motor on the bench?

Thanks
Eran
 
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Sure but the motor will be lighter without oil when you put it back in the bike.
 
eran_k said:
Hi,
Is it possible to drain the oil and change the filter with the motor on the bench?

Thanks
Eran
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Sure. It's a bit tricky, but possible.

Somehow, you will have to position the engine above a catch basin and have enough room to remove the drain plug.
While the engine is in that position, it is probably also high enough to remove the filter, just make sure the drain pan is under it.

If you are doing this to reduce the weight you will have to lift to get the engine back in the frame, be aware that it's only about 20 pounds that you will remove.
Compare that to all the wrestling you will have to do to drain the oil on the bench to see if it will be worth it. :o

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Not a trick question,
The engine is out cause i'm working on the frame (rebuild\modify) and i want to service it.

I guess i'll need to make some kind of a stand to put the engine on in order to drain the oil.
Thanks
Eran
 
Just so everyone knows, this is on an 80 GS 250T.
eran, if you would put this in your signature (User_CP, upper left menu item) it would make it easier for us to assist you.
 
koolaid_kid said:
Just so everyone knows, this is on an 80 GS 250T.
eran, if you would put this in your signature (User_CP, upper left menu item) it would make it easier for us to assist you.
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250 or 1000 still lighter without oil.:D
 
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