HD Oil Drain Pan
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 6,175
Likes: 1,966
From: Great State of Canada
I have the HD one. Its expensive, excessive, unwarranted and not necessary. I will never again be without one 
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I've used it to drain the Breakout, my Generac stand-by generator, & my lawn mower so far. "A very convenient tool IMHO".
. I've used it to drain the Breakout, my Generac stand-by generator, & my lawn mower so far. "A very convenient tool IMHO".
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 196
Likes: 6
I'm going to agree with HKMark23 and many others....
It's a super-expensive for what it is, but honestly, it's pretty well designed and makes life a little more convenient (and cleaner) for home mechanics like myself. I used it for all types of bikes, cars, trucks and my buddies boat. I have even given a few as Xmas presents to non-riding friends and they all appreciate it and use it to this day.
Other than critical parts for the bike, I pretty much go out of my way to avoid the over-priced HD branded accessories....but this is one the very few that I can say I would buy all over again without hesitation.
It's a super-expensive for what it is, but honestly, it's pretty well designed and makes life a little more convenient (and cleaner) for home mechanics like myself. I used it for all types of bikes, cars, trucks and my buddies boat. I have even given a few as Xmas presents to non-riding friends and they all appreciate it and use it to this day.
Other than critical parts for the bike, I pretty much go out of my way to avoid the over-priced HD branded accessories....but this is one the very few that I can say I would buy all over again without hesitation.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Carlsbad, CA
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,290
Likes: 7
From: D/FW Texas
Got the Harbor Freight one, too; haven't used it yet but the scoot's up on the lift now, so I'll know soon if I like it...cost me $9.95, Could've made it out of a heaver gauge plastic is my first thought
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 563
Likes: 4
From: Raleigh, NC
Like I said I've been using this one for awhile now and no problems what so ever. I've filled it and drained it a few times now. It even fits under the bike while it's on it's kickstand. Which was convenient a couple of times. I'm sure the HD branded one is very similar. They work great
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Omaha NE
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Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 541
Likes: 3
From: Sherwood Park AB Canada
For all you slobs who can't help but spill oil when changing, go to your nearest pet store, pick up a carton of puppy pee pads and spread a couple of these under your bike before you start your oil change. All the spilled oil is absorbed in the pad and won't penetrate to the floor. When you are done, fold it up and into the trash. Floor stays nice and clean. I know this because I am one of the biggest slobs when it comes to oil changes. Now I don't fret it any longer.
As far as a tray goes, I use an empty windshield washer jug with the side cut out. Works like a charm and cheap as hell.
As far as a tray goes, I use an empty windshield washer jug with the side cut out. Works like a charm and cheap as hell.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,328
Likes: 15
From: Pacific Northwest
For $2 you can buy a 5 gal. bucket at Home Depot and cut it down to fit under any H-D. And it's H-D Orange to boot.
Spending $30 on a drain pan only makes sense if it comes with a very personal massage w/happy ending.
Spending $30 on a drain pan only makes sense if it comes with a very personal massage w/happy ending.