Post by: taysidedragon on July 28, 2023, 12:08:07 PM
I drained my oil the other day and left it overnight to drain completely. Next day I took the drain can away and put the bike on it's centrestand to make it slightly easier to fit the drainplug. About a cupful of oil came out, which surprised me. Enough to get messy. ☹️ Not doing that again.
Post by: Johnwebley on July 28, 2023, 12:37:03 PM
Or had you drained that previously
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Post by: Trigger on July 28, 2023, 01:11:08 PM
Post by: Craizeehair on July 28, 2023, 01:18:10 PM
Always drains better on the center stand as, you have found out. It is because on the center stand the engine is leaning forwards. To get a better lean, but a plank of wood under the center stand. ;)What a timely post, I’ve literally just put mine on the centre stand with a piece of wood under it hoping it would do just that. Came to look here for any tips before I start, it’s my first oil change on a CB750. Nice to know I got something right.
Post by: Trigger on July 28, 2023, 01:51:52 PM
Always drains better on the center stand as, you have found out. It is because on the center stand the engine is leaning forwards. To get a better lean, but a plank of wood under the center stand. ;)What a timely post, I’ve literally just put mine on the centre stand with a piece of wood under it hoping it would do just that. Came to look here for any tips before I start, it’s my first oil change on a CB750. Nice to know I got something right.
TIP, Don't lose the washer that is after the spring. Sometimes they get stuck to the filter and you put them in the bin :o
Post by: taysidedragon on July 28, 2023, 02:15:38 PM
Was it from the filter?
Or had you drained that previously
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No, new filter fitted.
Post by: Craizeehair on July 28, 2023, 02:58:20 PM
Got it safe and soundAlways drains better on the center stand as, you have found out. It is because on the center stand the engine is leaning forwards. To get a better lean, but a plank of wood under the center stand. ;)What a timely post, I’ve literally just put mine on the centre stand with a piece of wood under it hoping it would do just that. Came to look here for any tips before I start, it’s my first oil change on a CB750. Nice to know I got something right.
TIP, Don't lose the washer that is after the spring. Sometimes they get stuck to the filter and you put them in the bin :o
Just about to refill, what I found very strange was that neither the oil tank or the sump drain bolts had washers, I do have spares so can fit them, is that normal??
Post by: Bryanj on July 28, 2023, 05:35:19 PM
Usualy the filter washer missing as well
Post by: Craizeehair on July 28, 2023, 05:48:11 PM
Only when done by a numpty, do make sure the washer is not on there and deformed.Cheers, definitely not there and new washers fitted now and the filter washer presented itself to me nicely.
Usualy the filter washer missing as well