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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 10:48 AM
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Here's a silly question; when I drain the Oil/Primary/Tranny fluids, is it more effective to have the bike upright, or can I just leave it on it's stand? I know when you fill the primary, the bike needs to be upright, but what about when draining the fluids? Thanks.

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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Upright is best.
 
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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The oil drain plug is on the corner of the pan on my road glide.I do it on the jiffy stand for engine oil only.
 
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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The engine oil would be the only one i would feel comfortable draining on the side stand, I use a lift too change all three.
 
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Thanks all for input. I've been thinking about getting a Step Jack to help with maint. anyway, which would put the MC upright. Thanks again.

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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Never mind.
 
 
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