I have used a aluminum foil lined soda twelve pack, which worked pretty good. Tonight I used a cut down 2 liter bottle and that didn't work that great. But either way, I still get oil running down the side onto the ground and bottom of the engine.

The oil pan I use is too high, and I don't have a lift. I'm thinking of using a baking pan next time, so it covers the drain and oil filter area. Any better ideas?

I don't want to get a lift, because I have too much crap in my garage already. Also crawling around on cement , makes me feel young again.

 

Buy a Harley oil drain pan, fits under the bike, no lift needed. Well worth the money. Buy a Form A Funnel. No more mess when removing the oil filter.

 

I'm gonna have to agree with nick, to my dismay. A harley part!! I can't believe I'm going this.

The flat Harley oil drain pan will be the best money you ever spent. Really. Big enough to get under every spot that drips, holds more than enough to do all three holes, you can stand it up even when it's full and it won't leak, and it's very easy to empty.

I love mine. Form-A-Funnel is my next purchase!

 

Thanks, guys.

Is this the one?

 

Use a cut down 1 liter soda bottle not a 2 liter one. It'll fit tighter with beaucoup less leakage after a couple of trial fittings.

 

I also like to put a hole in the front side of my oil filter before I remove it, right near the end. Then loosen it 90 degrees so the hole is facing down into my funnel, and I let it drain that way before I remove it all the way. Then i can pull it all the way off without spilling a drop.

 

That is one of them. Go to Form A Funnel Webb site, pick the one best suited for you. Call them direct (815) 520-1272. Great Customer Service. Believe me, the oil pan is the best for clean & easy oil changes. Be sure to check out the Form A Funnel site.

 

I have the form a funnel and the Harley oil pan also. Works great

 

Yeah, i can perform NO MESS oil changes.

I relocated my oil filter.
Oil filter adapter, CNC billet Oil filter mount, stainless steel braided hose, Black hose finishers and a Billet reusable Oil filter.
I changed my mind with the hose and finishers and went with Black Fiber Braided hoses with Chrome hose finishers. Im glad i did, i think it looks better.
The engine now runs cooler ( around 10 - 15c) and no more messy oil changes.

 

I relocated as well.