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5hort5 · 25-03-10, 12:30 AM

Last oil change I did was on the side stand, you get most out.

Just read the haynes manual (if you haven't got on, get one, you may get a cheap one off ebay), and there is nothing about putting the bike on a stand or anything like that, it just says warm the engine up so that the oil drains easily. If you know when the oil was last changed then great if not then probably worth changing the filter at the same time and when fitting the oil drain plug back again it's best to have a new crush washer but many have put the old one back on with no probs. (Note: if you do this then check for oil leaks regularly for a few days after)

Edit - and DON'T buy cheap oil, it's a false economy

25-03-10, 12:30 AM	#4
5hort5 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 872	Re: Do you need a centerstand for oil changes? Last oil change I did was on the side stand, you get most out. Just read the haynes manual (if you haven't got on, get one, you may get a cheap one off ebay), and there is nothing about putting the bike on a stand or anything like that, it just says warm the engine up so that the oil drains easily. If you know when the oil was last changed then great if not then probably worth changing the filter at the same time and when fitting the oil drain plug back again it's best to have a new crush washer but many have put the old one back on with no probs. (Note: if you do this then check for oil leaks regularly for a few days after) Edit - and DON'T buy cheap oil, it's a false economy Last edited by 5hort5; 25-03-10 at 12:48 AM.