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Old 06-19-2009, 04:52 PM   #11
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Hey, I didn't build the fucking thing!

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Old 06-19-2009, 06:15 PM   #12
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Hell I got 3 drain plugs (engine, trans, primary) and 3 different oils... but they are all easy to do. And mine are HDs.
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Old 06-19-2009, 11:11 PM   #13
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It gets real fun when I want to change a spark plug...remove some plastic...loosen radiator brackets...swing radiator out of the way....
Yeah- that's where it gets interesting on any sportbike. Fairings, fuel tank, airbox to get to any engine stuff.
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Old 06-20-2009, 12:11 AM   #14
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Old 06-20-2009, 02:49 AM   #15
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I just learned how to change the oil in my bike.
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Old 06-20-2009, 02:58 AM   #16
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Yeah- that's where it gets interesting on any sportbike. Fairings, fuel tank, airbox to get to any engine stuff.
My Tl was/is ridiculously easy so i guess i was spoiled with that and karma got me with the priller, at least I dont have to deal with that for another 4 or 5k miles.

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Old 06-20-2009, 08:35 AM   #17
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I just learned how to change the oil in my bike.
Good for you Muffin!

Seriously, everyone learned at some point! I know guys that have been riding for years that still take their bikes to the dealer for oil changes!
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Old 06-20-2009, 05:58 PM   #18
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Good for you Muffin!

Seriously, everyone learned at some point! I know guys that have been riding for years that still take their bikes to the dealer for oil changes!
Fuck that! If I screw something up, I don't charge $80+ an hour to fuck it up even more.
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Old 06-20-2009, 10:30 PM   #19
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Yeah KTMs, My SMR450 had one drain bolt 2 filters when you removed the covers they drain out on the tranny cases. I'm sure it had screens too I just remember it taking forever. Safety wire on all of it after each oil change.

My Honda CRF150R has 2 drain bolts, one filter and a weap hole for the tranny case. I started measuring the oil, screw the weap hole. Not to mention that bike gets safety wired every time and has a small amount of oil in it so it gets lots of oil changes.
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Old 06-20-2009, 11:50 PM   #20
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I never minded oil changes until I bought a KTM.

4 drain plugs (2 in the bottom of the cases and 2 in/on the down tube).

2 filters (3 if you count the screen on the plug)

The frame holds .6 liters. It only takes about an hour to get it in there.

It would probably be easier to change the oil on the fucking space shuttle.

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