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| ====== REF: Tools - 144 ====== | ====== REF: Tools - 144 ====== | ||
| ====== Engine / Primary / Transmission Funnels and Drainage Tools ====== | ====== Engine / Primary / Transmission Funnels and Drainage Tools ====== | ||
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| - | ===== For removing the oil filter ===== | ||
| {{:techtalk:ref:tools:oil_drainage_illustration_by_krono.jpg?direct&400|}} ((Illustration by krono of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=2)) | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:oil_drainage_illustration_by_krono.jpg?direct&400|}} ((Illustration by krono of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=2)) | ||
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| + | ====== Wrench for Removing the Oil Filter ====== | ||
| + | | Got to do what you've got to do. \\ This is a ratchet clamp from a hardware store. ((photo by PatGoFast of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=463361&page=3))|Filter wrench ((photo by rejeanprimeau of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952))|Oil Filter Wrench ((photo by JauntyBishop of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1996051))| | ||
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:oil_filter_wrench_by_patgofast.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_oil_funnel_by_rejeanprimeau.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:oil_filter_wrench_by_jauntybishop.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
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| + | |This one works fine. You just have to set it at an \\ angle outside the footprint of the frame. ((photo by Hippysmack))| | ||
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| + | ====== Funnels for Oil ====== | ||
| * Basically you can use whatever you have close at hand. It is definitely better to avoid the spilled oil on the bike. ((Deimus of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=2)) | * Basically you can use whatever you have close at hand. It is definitely better to avoid the spilled oil on the bike. ((Deimus of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=2)) | ||
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| * The carb board and paper trick just might end up in the dump polluting the water system, however, if that is a concern. ((rejeanprimeau of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=3)) \\ (Intentionally draining oil on the ground is illegal in the U.S.) | * The carb board and paper trick just might end up in the dump polluting the water system, however, if that is a concern. ((rejeanprimeau of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=3)) \\ (Intentionally draining oil on the ground is illegal in the U.S.) | ||
| * Other ideas: | * Other ideas: | ||
| - | * A piece of an old (or blank) aluminum bent into a trough. ((wedge of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=2)) | + | * A piece of an old (or blank) aluminum bent into a trough. ((wedge of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=2)) |
| + | * An old car license plate curved and stuck under filter to drain filter oil in pan. ((HUNGRYEYE of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1423908)) | ||
| | Newspaper Funnel ((phpoto by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=518192)) | A Piece of Rain Gutter ((photos by Rog48 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=2)) || | | Newspaper Funnel ((phpoto by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=518192)) | A Piece of Rain Gutter ((photos by Rog48 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=2)) || | ||
| |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:newspaper_funnel_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:rain_gutter_funnel_1_by_rog48.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:rain_gutter_funnel_2_by_rog48.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:newspaper_funnel_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:rain_gutter_funnel_1_by_rog48.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:rain_gutter_funnel_2_by_rog48.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
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| * **Most any empty plastic bottle with sufficient length to bring the oil away from the bike can be cut out as a decent funnel**. | * **Most any empty plastic bottle with sufficient length to bring the oil away from the bike can be cut out as a decent funnel**. | ||
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| * A tall cut out 1 litre shampoo bottle. ((Don Burton of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=3)) | * A tall cut out 1 litre shampoo bottle. ((Don Burton of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952&page=3)) | ||
| - | | A Used and Cutout Oil Bottle ((photo by rejeanprimeau of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952)) | | + | | A used and cutout oil bottle ((photo by rejeanprimeau of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1536952)) | A used and cutout milk jug ((photos by HandOverFist of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1423908)) || |
| - | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:homemade_oil_funnel_by_rejeanprimeau.jpg?direct&300|}}| | + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:oil_bottle_funnel_by_rejeanprimeau.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:milk_jug_oil_drain_1_by_handoverfist.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:milk_jug_oil_drain_2_by_handoverfist.jpg?direct&300|}}| |
| | Another variation using a bottle. ((photos by sep69 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1332901&page=2)) ||| | | Another variation using a bottle. ((photos by sep69 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1332901&page=2)) ||| | ||
| |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:removing_the_oil_filter_2_by_sep69.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:removing_the_oil_filter_3_by_sep69.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:removing_the_oil_filter_4_by_sep69.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:removing_the_oil_filter_2_by_sep69.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:removing_the_oil_filter_3_by_sep69.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:removing_the_oil_filter_4_by_sep69.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | |An old antifreeze jug with the side cut open making a \\ drain pan and the cut piece is bent as a funnel. ((photo by PatGoFast of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=463361&page=3))| | ||
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:antifreeze_bottle_as_funnel_by_patgofast.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
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| + | ====== Funnels for Gas ====== | ||
| + | A traditional funnel placed in a gas can neck can help you drain a dual sided gas tank for removal. \\ | ||
| + | Just loosen the hose clamp and let it drain into the can. \\ | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:draining_the_gas_tank_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
| - | ===== Oil Drip Pans and Containers ===== | + | ====== Oil Drip Pans and Containers ====== |
| |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:oil_catch_pan_by_phillober.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:milk_jug_container_by_lfvc77.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:oil_catch_pan_by_phillober.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:milk_jug_container_by_lfvc77.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
