NinjaNick
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posted March 05, 2008 11:54 AM
Looks like an EASY oil change.
I noticed on my '08 while I was cleaning it underneath that I can access the filter and plug without removing any fairings! That is GREAT! How's it work out for you guys? Is it just like that? I will be changing mine soon and it looks just that simple compare to having to take the whole side fairing off of my old 636.
  
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3boysand3bikes
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posted March 05, 2008 01:01 PM
you are correct! It is the easiest oil change ever! (This includes all years of the 14 06-08)... It does get a bit tight if you have a 4 into 1 aftermarket pipe.
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NinjaNick
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posted March 05, 2008 01:22 PM
That was a great idea from the engineers. 
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ninjavin
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posted March 05, 2008 01:39 PM
U dont even want to think about attempting one on an 08 Busa, The 14 is to easy.
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NinjaNick
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posted March 05, 2008 02:02 PM
What's it like on the new BUS?
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stevewfl
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posted March 05, 2008 02:23 PM
The hardest part of the oil change on my 14 was unscrewing the tops on the oil bottles.
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derpie
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posted March 05, 2008 06:11 PM
How about having to lift the bike to drain the oil. what do you guys use?
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pazx14rider
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posted March 05, 2008 06:16 PM
cake!!!
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NinjaNick
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posted March 05, 2008 06:30 PM
 Edited By: NinjaNick on 5 Mar 2008 18:31
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How about having to lift the bike to drain the oil. what do you guys use?
I have my bike everynight up on rear and front stands. I've always owned a pair of stands. They're mandatory. Plus they're good for winter storage to keep the tires off the ground. And they're good for lubing the chain, cleaning the bike, spinning tire around to put air in them too. You HAVE to own a pair with a bike.
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FasterThanStink
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posted March 05, 2008 07:29 PM
quote:
How about having to lift the bike to drain the oil. what do you guys use?
I just crawl on the ground like a reptile. :P
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BIGZXDADDY
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posted March 05, 2008 07:34 PM
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How about having to lift the bike to drain the oil. what do you guys use?
the factory centerstand makes things easy
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stevewfl
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posted March 05, 2008 07:43 PM
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How about having to lift the bike to drain the oil. what do you guys use?
I used a sweet forward-handle Pit Bull stand. Not only to change oil but to clean it, work on it, etc etc etc
This stand:
On this bike:
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derpie
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posted March 05, 2008 08:56 PM
Ok stands I need to get some front and back apparently. its impossible for me to get the oil pan under the bike without lifting it some how.
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stevewfl
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posted March 05, 2008 09:06 PM
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Ok stands I need to get some front and back apparently. its impossible for me to get the oil pan under the bike without lifting it some how.
+1
you will be amazed how much you use the rear stand.
I use a front stand too, but usually only for taking off and putting on tire warmers at the track or taking the front wheel off. The rear stand is used constantly.
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derpie
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posted March 05, 2008 09:28 PM
thanks for the info I will start pricing around .
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derpie
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posted March 05, 2008 09:31 PM
Would you be able to direct me to the site that sells slip ons and commanders as a pair for a reasonable price I remember seeing on here before.
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derpie
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posted March 05, 2008 09:32 PM
They even came with the correct maps for the exhaust ordered.
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stevewfl
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posted March 05, 2008 09:57 PM
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Would you be able to direct me to the site that sells slip ons and commanders as a pair for a reasonable price I remember seeing on here before.
sure-
http://www.brockracing.com/
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ninja14
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posted March 05, 2008 11:04 PM
Park over a street storm drain...............not...........
My thin drain pan squeezes under......can't stay off a bike long enough to drive my truck over to pick up stands........
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FasterThanStink
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posted March 06, 2008 11:20 AM
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Ok stands I need to get some front and back apparently. its impossible for me to get the oil pan under the bike without lifting it some how.
I use a rectangular steel cake pan. No clearance problem and holds all the oil. (Barely!)
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NinjaNick
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posted March 06, 2008 11:50 AM
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Ok stands I need to get some front and back apparently. its impossible for me to get the oil pan under the bike without lifting it some how.
I use a rectangular steel cake pan. No clearance problem and holds all the oil. (Barely!)
Haha, now THAT is ghetto!  If you can purchase a 14, you can purchase a nice oil pan from an auto store and a set of stands.
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busajack5
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posted March 06, 2008 04:16 PM
Anyone find the plug and or filter extremely tight from the factory?
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NinjaNick
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posted March 06, 2008 05:44 PM
Edited By: NinjaNick on 6 Mar 2008 17:45
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Anyone find the plug and or filter extremely tight from the factory?
I wouldn't know, because I look like this.
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busajack5
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posted March 07, 2008 03:10 PM
And will probably HAVE his oil changed.Hey nick did ya know you can cut three eights of an inch off the drain plug for ground clearance if ya really look like that. Or you can have it done if you cant bend down.
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NinjaNick
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posted March 07, 2008 04:49 PM
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And will probably HAVE his oil changed.Hey nick did ya know you can cut three eights of an inch off the drain plug for ground clearance if ya really look like that. Or you can have it done if you cant bend down.
The oil plug does look vulnerable compared to other bikes I've noticed.
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