Having just come inside from an oil change on the LT, I was wondering if there isn't an easier way (or, a better funnel) for doing an oil change?
I've been using this funnel. It has some nice features, including a shutoff valve, a cap on the downstream end, and a lid.
It works, but I have problems getting it to stay in place. I use a bungee cord to hang it off the right handlebar grip but I have to babysit all 4 quarts of oil. Because of the slight angle as the hose enters the fill hole it takes forever to add 4 quarts, and it's easy to run fresh oil down the side of the engine, behind the fairing, etc., etc. What a mess.
I was thinking of using something like this. Is anyone using this funnel, something like it... or anything else?
I'm also open to other ideas, including special techniques that you find useful. Thanks!
<edit>Just found this. Interesting.
I've been using this funnel. It has some nice features, including a shutoff valve, a cap on the downstream end, and a lid.
It works, but I have problems getting it to stay in place. I use a bungee cord to hang it off the right handlebar grip but I have to babysit all 4 quarts of oil. Because of the slight angle as the hose enters the fill hole it takes forever to add 4 quarts, and it's easy to run fresh oil down the side of the engine, behind the fairing, etc., etc. What a mess.
I was thinking of using something like this. Is anyone using this funnel, something like it... or anything else?
I'm also open to other ideas, including special techniques that you find useful. Thanks!
<edit>Just found this. Interesting.