Oil Change / Lifting Bike

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Mar 22, 2009 | 09:33 PM

DeathProof72

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Oil Change / Lifting Bike

This may sound like a dumb question, but I was curious what you guys use to prop your bike up to perform oil changes. Is it even necessary? I have a swingarm stand that I have used for my sport bikes, but would this do the job best for my FXDB as well? I never see anyone using one on a cruiser, but then again never asked...

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Mar 22, 2009 | 09:37 PM

bberck

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I put a 2X4 under the jiffy stand so it sits up more but thats it.

Mar 22, 2009 | 10:04 PM

speedjunkie

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I don't change a thing. Just leave it on the jiffy stand.

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Mar 22, 2009 | 10:09 PM

r00k

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Leave it on the jiffy stand, just make sure that you stand the bike up right to get all the old oil out of the pan.

Mar 22, 2009 | 10:28 PM

wescoot2

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Pull the plug.......sit on the seat and up it for a few...

Mar 23, 2009 | 06:44 AM

DeathProof72

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Sounds good to me, thanks for the info..

Mar 24, 2009 | 03:46 AM

jimw411

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I do one better, i put 2x4's in front of the back tire and roll it on, and under the kickstand. Then stick the drain pan under and pull all the plugs. Then pull the dipsticks and derby cover to vent and stand the bike up for a few minutes.