A Folgers coffee can won't hold 3.5 qts of oil - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Jerryzuki · 01-22-2006, 10:51 AM

On my first oil change, before I lowered my bike and before I bought the jack, I trimmed the top off of a coffee can to slide it under the bike. I guess I had a “senior” moment; never thought about how much oil was in the bike or how much the can would hold. Well, needless to say I had a major oil spill to clean up.

Anyway, I just now changed my oil for the third time. It’s a lot easier with the jack. And the larger bonus size Folgers can will easily hold the oil and fits under the bike inside the frame of the jack.

**Clint** · 01-22-2006, 02:35 PM

Sounds about like the time I left my newly filled oil catch pan in the driveway. Later that day I found it partially spilled with lots of small footprints nearby. The neighbor got a ring on his doorbell about that one.

kraeji · 01-22-2006, 03:02 PM

that's why I use one of those huge oil containers.

Lets me wait until a few changes before I dump it at autozone

Rickster · 01-22-2006, 03:13 PM

Anyone ever seen a Jiffy-Lube for motorcycles? A lot of the big rallies have temporary ones set up, but I've never seen a permanent one. Might be a good business for someone to start down south.

Jerryzuki · 01-22-2006, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kraeji

that's why I use one of those huge oil containers.

Lets me wait until a few changes before I dump it at autozone

Yeah, I've got one of those too, but it won't fit under the bike with the jack there.

DS06C50T · 01-23-2006, 07:14 AM

My dump pan fit under. I don't have a jack yet so I used a 2X4 under the kickstand. Worked fine, though a little tight getting the hand b/t the pan and the frame to remove the oil plug.

DS06C50T · 01-23-2006, 07:15 AM

Jerryzuki,

What jack do you have? How much? and where did you get it?

Thanks!
Daryl
PS- is that the regular or decaf Folgers can???

Jerryzuki · 01-23-2006, 10:44 AM

Daryl, I got the $80.00 Sears jack, it works fine for my use. http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...Lift+Equipment

And that is the full strength Folgers. Decaf coffee is like non-alcohol beer, just not worth the effort.

Uechi Kid · 01-23-2006, 11:17 AM

Ya I changed the oil in my car once and forgot to to put the drain plug back in. What a mess that was.

tnichols · 01-25-2006, 12:30 AM

I've forgotten to remove the drain pan from under the car before.

I remembered right after I pulled the car off the ramps and I heard it go "crunch!"

Danr · 01-26-2006, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uechi Kid

Ya I changed the oil in my car once and forgot to to put the drain plug back in. What a mess that was.

I thought I was the only one !

Danr · 01-26-2006, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnichols

I've forgotten to remove the drain pan from under the car before.

I remembered right after I pulled the car off the ramps and I heard it go "crunch!"

and splash ?

2005GZ250 · 01-26-2006, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnichols

I've forgotten to remove the drain pan from under the car before.

I remembered right after I pulled the car off the ramps and I heard it go "crunch!"

I did the same thing and the cap came off and squirted oil everywhere!

Uechi Kid · 01-26-2006, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danr

I thought I was the only one !

Really sucks!!

hammersfan · 02-11-2006, 04:50 PM

Would one of those oil drain containers that you use for a car oil change fit under a bike ?

Jerryzuki · 02-11-2006, 09:41 PM

If it isn't lowered and you don't have it on a jack, I'd think so.

01-23-2006, 07:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
DS06C50T Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Blvd. C50T (dark grey) Location: Ventura County, CA. Posts: 286	My dump pan fit under. I don't have a jack yet so I used a 2X4 under the kickstand. Worked fine, though a little tight getting the hand b/t the pan and the frame to remove the oil plug. __________________ Daryl '06 C50T... full-time hard-bagger and true dual exhaust http://www.volusiariders.com/album_p...r=DESC&start=0

01-23-2006, 07:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
DS06C50T Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Blvd. C50T (dark grey) Location: Ventura County, CA. Posts: 286	Jerryzuki, What jack do you have? How much? and where did you get it? Thanks! Daryl PS- is that the regular or decaf Folgers can??? __________________ Daryl '06 C50T... full-time hard-bagger and true dual exhaust http://www.volusiariders.com/album_p...r=DESC&start=0

02-11-2006, 04:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,214	Would one of those oil drain containers that you use for a car oil change fit under a bike ? __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

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