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Aug 2, 2010 | 11:45 PM

#21

masterblaster

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Aug 3, 2010 | 05:56 AM

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Pine Tree

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Originally Posted by albertasaurus

Same here, except I use a Pepsi bottle. Not sure if Coke bottles are any better than Pepsi, or vice versa.

Here in the deep south, we are required to use Coke bottles...the use of Pepsi bottles is frowned upon.

Aug 3, 2010 | 08:00 AM

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twodollarbill

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Just changed my oil yesterday. I'm always careful when spinning off the filter not to drop it and make a bigger mess.
I use brake cleaner and spray off any oil. I buy brake cleaner by the case when on sale for .99 cents.
The HD's in my area charge up to $8 for a can of brake cleaner to clean up the mess they make when they do an oil change.

Aug 3, 2010 | 11:46 AM

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cmc seabee

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Originally Posted by Pine Tree

Here in the deep south, we are required to use Coke bottles...the use of Pepsi bottles is frowned upon.

I know what you mean. I was raised in Virginia, and we could only buy RC Cola and Moon Pies. Maybe I could use a Moon Pie to sop up the oil.

Aug 3, 2010 | 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pine Tree

I cut a 2 liter Coke bottle in half lengthwise (bottom removed) and slip it under the filter before removing.

Generally this results in only a couple drips that are easily cleaned with a rag.

I do the same thing and then clean up the few spots with a rag and brake cleaner.

Aug 3, 2010 | 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Navy UC Rider

After an oil change, I go to a water hose, coat the oil filter are and the whole bottom of the bike in Simple Green, give it about a minute, then use a flowing stream of water to rinse it all off. I have a funnel and still made a mess.

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Aug 3, 2010 | 05:29 PM

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beary

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The easiest thing I do that gets 95% of the oil is take the filter off with a gallon plastic baggy. Then I finish up the aviation version Simple Green.

Beary

Aug 3, 2010 | 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Navy UC Rider

Ditto.

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Originally Posted by cmc seabee

The Simple Green will not harm the paint or wiring ?

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Originally Posted by Navy UC Rider

I have not had a problem. The only thing painted it touches is the frame. Don't see how it would bother the wiring, it all gets soaked while riding in the rain. I don't spray hard water, I am just using a steady stream of water.

There is some evidence (although internet evidence) that it is bad for aluminum. But paint and steel should be fine