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Old May 5, 2020 | 07:43 AM
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I dread changing oil filters, I have yet to come up with a method that doesn't make a mess. How is everyone else doing it ?
I have tied the pop bottle, I have one of this fancy flex funnels, I have punctured the end of the filter and let it drain and every time when I spin off the old filter oil pours all over the engine and motor mount.
please teach me !
 
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This is what I use with a kitchen napkin below
any drop
https://ibb.co/VqSVCxD
https://ibb.co/CH4ybYZ
 
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I gave up on the stock location and put a DK custom filter relocation kit on both bikes. Easy access, cooler engine temps but more importantly no mess now.
 
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This is what I use, works perfect. I typically put down a single shop paper-towel under it. I don't use the nail is it seems a bit short, I use a 12" center punch I have to punch the hole.

Amazon Amazon

 
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Just accept the mess and plan to wash the scoot after your fluid change, Spray a degreaser on the area and then wash the bike.....
 
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Originally Posted by chopper_man
This is what I use, works perfect. I typically put down a single shop paper-towel under it. I don't use the nail is it seems a bit short, I use a 12" center punch I have to punch the hole.

https://www.amazon.com/Ernst-Manufac.../dp/B005Z2K89Q
+1 Works like a champ.
 
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Originally Posted by chopper_man
This is what I use, works perfect. I typically put down a single shop paper-towel under it. I don't use the nail is it seems a bit short, I use a 12" center punch I have to punch the hole.

https://www.amazon.com/Ernst-Manufac.../dp/B005Z2K89Q
That's cool, but how is it different from this:
Amazon Amazon
for half the price?
 
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Originally Posted by John CC
That's cool, but how is it different from this:
https://www.amazon.com/Drip-Free-Fil..._t1_B005Z2K89Q
for half the price?
One is labeled "original", "patent #xxx xxx", and "Made in USA". The other doesn't state. Fair guess it's a Chinese clone.
 
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One is labeled "original", "patent #xxx xxx", and "Made in USA". The other doesn't state. Fair guess it's a Chinese clone.
Yeah, engineered in the USA, manufactured to their specs in china...
 
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Originally Posted by John CC
That's cool, but how is it different from this:
https://www.amazon.com/Drip-Free-Fil..._t1_B005Z2K89Q
for half the price?
The more expensive one has a ridge at the end to prevent roll off and fits in the edge of the filter, it's also ribbed for strength, or maybe even for her pleasure <G>
 
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