I did that, poured oil all over my pipes when I removed the filter, then found out that my drainpan doesn't quite get underneath the frame drain plug with the centerstand in the way. I did lots of step "Wipe up any mess" ;)
-Kyle On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Dennis <[email protected]> wrote: > Kyle, > > I just changed my oil and filter on my 700SC the other day for the first > time. > > - Run it so it is warm > - Put it on the center stand > - place a pan under it > - Remove the oil dip stick on the left side > - Remove the engine drain plug located on the right side of the bottom of > the engine > - Remove the frame drain plug which is located an inch or two behind the > engine drain plug > - Spin the oil filter off and turn it and remove it between the engine and > pipes on the right side. > - Admire your old oil > - Put the new filter on > - Put the frame plug back in > - Put the engine drain plug back in > - Add 3 quarts for an '84 or 3.5 quarts for an '85 or '86 > - Put the oil dip stick back in > - Wipe up any mess > - Dispose of the old oil and filter > - Go for a ride and feel how much better it runs <smile> > > It wasn't too bad unless I'm missing something. > > Dennis G. > - Seattle > - '85 & '86 CB700SC > > -----Original Message----- > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Kyle Munz > *Sent:* 19 June, 2009 11:47 > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Service & Repairs in DC/MD/VA area > > When I changed the oil on the 700 I found it more complicated than it was > on the 650 and thought mebbe I'll pay someone to do it next time. Then I > figured if I find it complicated do I really trust someone else to do it? > > -Kyle > > > On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Dennis Hammerl <[email protected]>wrote: > >> What's their labor rate / hour ? Must be off the charts. There is no >> way a service on a bike with no valve adjustments to do can be so expensive. >> Whole job on one of those should take an hour. CBR RR... maybe. >> >> --- On *Fri, 6/19/09, Javier Garcia <[email protected]>* wrote: >> >> >> From: Javier Garcia <[email protected]> >> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Service & Repairs in DC/MD/VA area >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Friday, June 19, 2009, 10:07 AM >> >> Hi, >> I'm looking for a place to do service to my '96 NH 750, my zip is 20910. I >> found a place and ask how much would be the full service and the guy told me >> $270, which I found quite expensive. I asked what that include and he said >> oil and filters, spark plugs replacement and adjustment of everything.... >> but I still don't see what else. You guys in the area do all these by >> yourself? any recommendation? >> Thanks, >> Javier. >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
