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How do you pour oil in your TW?

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Apolloha

Discussion Starter · 20 d ago

While looking at the 50,000 mile thread, someone casually mentioned that a Japanese person had done it in 2019. Posted a link to it. What really caught my attention was his oil pouring device.

http://hikarutw200.seesaa.net/upload/detail/image/20210327_111747.jpg.html

I use a funnel. I think I am going to order one of those Daytona oil pouring jugs from Japan just out of curiosity. It's clear and has markings for how much liquid is in it. I thought I would ask and see what all ways are being used to get the oil in your engine.

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Ken

· #2 · 20 d ago

I've always used a funnel. If I had a drum of oil and had to pump the oil into something first, then the jug is the way to go.

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David61

· #3 · 20 d ago

my grandpa had one made out of galvanized metal. I use a "short" long neck funnel and a 2 quart graduated cylinder. I drain the oil into the 2 quart graduated cylinder to see how much came out and what it looks like. Them measure what goings back in +2oz. Thats what sticks to the funnel and 2 quart cup.

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Michael Bryce Winnick

· #4 · 20 d ago

An oil filling can from a service station. They just about give them away at the antique store.

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Ski Pro 3

· #5 · 20 d ago

I pour straight from the jug into the oil fill on the bike. I use a blue paper shop towel behind the plug down where the kick starter attaches because if I slop, that's where it's going. I rarely slop and when I do, it's a hell of a lot less oil than coats the pitcher and funnel method, so a lot less clean-up.

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Gullyjumper

· #6 · 20 d ago (Edited)

I got a couple of these from Tractor Supply a few years ago.
I like them

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salabim

· #7 · 20 d ago

David61 jogged my memory. My uncle on the farm in Ohio had one made of galvanized metal. We pumped the oil out of a Sohio barrel into it.
Today I use a Ratio Rite cup I have left over from two smoke days of premix fuel. Easy for me to measure a liter out of a gallon jug.

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SportsterDoc

· #8 · 20 d ago

Transmission funnel.
My latest (and last) bike has a sight glass.
With kickstand on 2x4 and a 12" 2x4 propped under the right footpeg support, the bike is almost level, so I pour until sight glass is at max.

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SpeedyTide

· #9 · 20 d ago

I place a small piece of broken brick under the kickstand to level the bike, and view site glass. Then pour a quart in, then a splash, or two, of another quart into a very small plastic funnel...'bout 3" in diameter, and 3"H. After pouring oil in I leave the funnel sitting for about 5 minutes to allow the oil coating to drain down, then there's very little left to wipe out.

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ZXtasy

· #10 · 20 d ago

I run them until they are so low on oil, and hot, then find a spot where an HD has recently parked. I place the TW over the oil slick and stick a rag from the pool into my filler hole, as it cools it wicks the expensive HD boutique dino juice into the crankcase. Check the level at site glass....ride!!

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Workingman

· #11 · 20 d ago

Myself I just tip the one quart bottle in the general direction of the oil filler hole .
Crossing my fingers does not seem to effect the amount of oil that actually goes Into the hole ..
Since I only plan on putting one quart of oil in the bike I have no need to measure out the oil ....
mike from N.C.

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vwbobby

· #12 · 20 d ago (Edited)

Usually someone in my pit crew does something like this. It really don't bother me all that much.

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SpeedyTide

· #13 · 20 d ago

vwbobby said:
Usually someone in my pit crew does something like this. It really don't bother me all that much.

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Waitaholdit!!

When did @Workingman become a hottie!! Dumb hottie, but a hottie nonetheless!! 😁

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bartruff

· #14 · 20 d ago

Paper throw away funnel ....... ezpz

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admiral

· #15 · 19 d ago

In the shop, I use a transmission funnel. Don't need a measuring jug if I just use a single quart bottle. If I'm using the bigger jug then I pour the oil into an empty 1-quart bottle I keep for such occasions. If I'm just putting in a dab of oil no measuring jug is needed there either.

Nothing fancy. If I have to add oil when out camping I reuse an old octane booster bottle and cut the bottom off to use as a funnel. It also fits nicely into the oil filler hole. Pop bottle mouth openings are too big and oil inevitably drips down the case thus using a bottle with a smaller mouth opening. This way I don't have to pack funnels from home.

I keep the bottle lid to minimize leaking oil all over the place and put a shop towel inside to soak up excess oil that hasn't dripped into the engine. Then use the shop towel with oil residue as a fire starter.

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Apolloha

Discussion Starter · #16 · 19 d ago

admiral said:
In the shop, I use a transmission funnel. Don't need a measuring jug if I just use a single quart bottle. If I'm using the bigger jug then I pour the oil into an empty 1-quart bottle I keep for such occasions. If I'm just putting in a dab of oil no measuring jug is needed there either.
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Nothing fancy. If I have to add oil when out camping I reuse an old octane booster bottle and cut the bottom off to use as a funnel. It also fits nicely into the oil filler hole. Pop bottle mouth openings are too big and oil inevitably drips down the case thus using a bottle with a smaller mouth opening. This way I don't have to pack funnels from home.
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I keep the bottle lid to minimize leaking oil all over the place and put a shop towel inside to soak up excess oil that hasn't dripped into the engine. Then use the shop towel with oil residue as a fire starter.
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That's great information! Ingenious really. Repurpose a throwaway item and actually make it valuable.

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Ken

· #17 · 18 d ago

bartruff said:
Paper throw away funnel ....... ezpz

Those are great at the gas station if you have to get oil. No mess to go back into your gear.

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rcbif

· #18 · 17 d ago

Did an oil change last night. Just grabbed an extra long funnel from our gas can cabinet. Didnt even have to bend over to pour it.

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Hazcat

· #19 · 17 d ago

At home I use a tranny funnel. I keep one of these on the bike for road use https://www.amazon.com/Nayciiy-Flex...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

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Snow Fox

· #20 · 17 d ago

Hazcat said:
At home I use a tranny funnel. I keep one of these on the bike for road use https://www.amazon.com/Nayciiy-Flexible-Draining-Foldable-Reusable/dp/B0BPS6634W/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=WHB6P733NGCY&keywords=travel+oil+funnel&qid=1684971697&sprefix=travel+oil+funnel,aps,119&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFKMFJNS05DQzM5WVQmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwODU5ODM1OVZBWEZTRVVLQjQmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDYwOTk5MzJGWk9NODBWTEUwODcmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Does your tranny funnel use they/them pronouns?

JK, JK, JK 😂

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