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Nov 16, 2008 | 10:33 PM

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Hey, howzitgoing?
I've got a 2000 Dyna Super Glide and everytime I change the oil I get a big mess everytime I change out my oil filter. I can drain the oil without making a mess (okay, that parts not hard) but as soon as I unscrew the filter I get about 2 ounces of old oil dribbling down the front of the bike. Is there some way to avoid this. No, I don't mind getting dirty I just want to know if better mechanics than me can do this without the mess.
Thanks for your time.
CJ

Nov 16, 2008 | 10:58 PM

KBFXDLI

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Some people cut a 2 litre sode bottle and slip it under. Some people punch a hole in the end of the filter and another on top and let the oil run out. Some people put tin foil under the filter.

Nov 17, 2008 | 12:32 AM

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I don't worry about it. I just spray it with WD-40 and let the oil drip off. Most of the time, I try to change my oil right before a wash.

Nov 17, 2008 | 12:42 PM

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Thanks!

Thanks for the reply. I like the soda bottle idea.
CJ

Aug 30, 2009 | 05:22 PM

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better late than never

re: "Some people punch a hole in the end of the filter and another on top and let the oil run out"

damn. Wish I'd thought of that 2 oil changes ago. Thanks.