Changing my oil, do I need a stand thingy

[Muttly]

Hello, i’m Ready to change the oil on my bike, I do not have a centre stand. Do I need to buy a device/stand thing or can I manage without?

[Hoggs]

It's probably gonna make your life easier to have one

[Westbeef]

I dunno about yours, but mines designed to be changed on the side stand.

[Hoggs]

I dunno about yours, but mines designed to be changed on the side stand.

 

I would MASSIVELY overfill the oil if i did it on the side stand

[Westbeef]

I dunno about yours, but mines designed to be changed on the side stand.

 

I would MASSIVELY overfill the oil if i did it on the side stand

 

Well the level is designed to be checked upright, but the draining is done on the side stand. I guess at the very least he needs a second set of eyes to check the level .

[Muttly]

If I get a stand what sort of stand do I get? Front wheel stand? Rear? Both? Sorry I really am an idiot when it comes to mechaniccing, promise I have competence in other aspects of life

[fastbob]

Hello, i’m Ready to change the oil on my bike, I do not have a centre stand. Do I need to buy a device/stand thing or can I manage without?

 

You don't need a stand to drain the oil , start with the bike on the side stand then just hold the bike upright for a minute to get the last bit out . Don't forget to move the container though. To fill it just buy a measuring jug and simply pour the correct amount back in . Simple. Top Tips , spread out lots of news paper, do not do the job in a strong wind ( oil is lighter than water and blows around ) make sure you know where the cat is and get one of those magnet thingys for when you drop the sump plug into hot oil . Have fun .

[fastbob]

I dunno about yours, but mines designed to be changed on the side stand.

 

I would MASSIVELY overfill the oil if i did it on the side stand

 

Not if you used a measuring jug .

[fastbob]

If I get a stand what sort of stand do I get? Front wheel stand? Rear? Both? Sorry I really am an idiot when it comes to mechaniccing, promise I have competence in other aspects of life

 

Spend your money on oil .

[Hoggs]

I dunno about yours, but mines designed to be changed on the side stand.

 

I would MASSIVELY overfill the oil if i did it on the side stand

 

Not if you used a measuring jug .

pft with your fancy ideas and logic

[Westbeef]

If I get a stand what sort of stand do I get? Front wheel stand? Rear? Both? Sorry I really am an idiot when it comes to mechaniccing, promise I have competence in other aspects of life

 

Spend your money on oil .

 

I don't think having a rear paddock stand could hurt? It'd make chain maintenance easier

[Tango]

For the cost of a rear paddock stand it makes sense to have one.......

[megawatt]

Buy a rear paddock stand and if you have the facility on your bike paddock stand bobbins and hooks. You can lift the front end using a rear stand and a jack.

[fastbob]

A paddock stand is a great idea but the original question was about whether one was needed to perform an oil change. On a small , lightweight bike such as this , you can easily change the oil without one .

[Muttly]

Take home message, don’t NEED one to change the oil. Would make it a little easier and a stand will come in useful for future maintainance.

[Tango]

Take home message, don’t NEED one to change the oil. Would make it a little easier and a stand will come in useful for future maintainance.

 

In a nutshell, mate......

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

I recently reviewed a belting little stand which is the vast sum of £42 on Amazon. The Olypma 500kg scissor lift. You don't need one but it certainly makes life much easier and it's more user friendly than a rear paddock stand.

If I need both wheels off the ground I lift the bike on the scissor lift them which then locks the bike upright in a good solid manner, then it's a doddle to use a front paddock stand.

It also makes checking the oil level dead easy as the bike is held totally level.

For the money it's a useful bit of kit.

[fastbob]

I recently reviewed a belting little stand which is the vast sum of £42 on Amazon. The Olypma 500kg scissor lift. You don't need one but it certainly makes life much easier and it's more user friendly than a rear paddock stand.

If I need both wheels off the ground I lift the bike on the scissor lift them which then locks the bike upright in a good solid manner, then it's a doddle to use a front paddock stand.

It also makes checking the oil level dead easy as the bike is held totally level.

For the money it's a useful bit of kit.

 

Could come in useful when I come to do my engine swap ! How is it spelt ? All I can find are mobile service platforms .

[mikestrivens]

Search for “paddock stand “ as a starting point

[mikestrivens]

Sports bike shop do loads

[JRH]

Also look at ABBA stands.

Initially more expensive but more flexible and sturdy. The main stand plus the front wheel lift allows both wheels to be off the floor.

https://abbastands.co.uk/

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

I recently reviewed a belting little stand which is the vast sum of £42 on Amazon. The Olypma 500kg scissor lift. You don't need one but it certainly makes life much easier and it's more user friendly than a rear paddock stand.

If I need both wheels off the ground I lift the bike on the scissor lift them which then locks the bike upright in a good solid manner, then it's a doddle to use a front paddock stand.

It also makes checking the oil level dead easy as the bike is held totally level.

For the money it's a useful bit of kit.

 

Could come in useful when I come to do my engine swap ! How is it spelt ? All I can find are mobile service platforms .

 

Oypla 500kg motorcycle lift.

[Muttly]

Thanks everyone. That lift looks good but for now I have gone for paddock stand things. Just waiting for my Haynes to arrive and the stands so I can change the oil. Feeling rather excited to do something like this for myself.

[megawatt]

Get the oil hot before you undo the drain plug.

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

I assume you know the trick of putting the side stand on a bit of wood to get the bike more upright before fitting the rear stand. It makes it much easier to handle.