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====== Engine / Primary / Transmission Funnels and Drainage Tools ======

{{:techtalk:ref:tools:oil_drainage_illustration_by_krono.jpg?direct&400|}} ((Illustration by krono of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess/page2?t=1536952&page=2))

====== Wrench for Removing the Oil Filter ======
| Got to do what you've got to do. \\ This is a ratchet clamp from a hardware store. ((photo by PatGoFast of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/69138-simple-oil-change/page3?t=463361&page=3))|Filter wrench ((photo by rejeanprimeau of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess?t=1536952))|Oil Filter Wrench ((photo by JauntyBishop of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/186756-2017-iron-883-stock-exhaust-mod-and-other-goodies?t=1996051))|
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|This one works fine. You just have to set it at an \\ angle outside the footprint of the frame. ((photo by Hippysmack))|
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====== Funnels for Oil ======
  * Basically you can use whatever you have close at hand. It is definitely better to avoid the spilled oil on the bike. ((Deimus of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess/page2?t=1536952&page=2))
  * **A piece of newspaper, cardboard paper plate etc. can be tucked under the filter with the sides rolled to funnel into a catch pan / container**.
  * Note, anything you use will work best if you cut a small notch (or "V" ((Bone of the xlforum https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess?t=1536952)) ) in it to correspond to that rib below the filter that sticks out where the trough needs to sit, otherwise it will not push far enough in to catch all the oil that drips down. ((wedge of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess/page2?t=1536952&page=2)). You can also stuff paper towels up under and around the backside of the oil filter before removing it and just throw them away when your done. ((Shu of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess/page2?t=1536952&page=2))
  * The carb board and paper trick just might end up in the dump polluting the water system, however, if that is a concern. ((rejeanprimeau of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess/page3?t=1536952&page=3)) \\ (Intentionally draining oil on the ground is illegal in the U.S.)
    * Other ideas:
      * A piece of an old (or blank) aluminum bent into a trough. ((wedge of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess/page2?t=1536952&page=2))
      *  An old car license plate curved and stuck under filter to drain filter oil in pan. ((HUNGRYEYE of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/132817-april-2012-ai-magazine-features-sportster-oil-change?t=1423908))

|  Newspaper Funnel ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/74140-oil-change-101-%C2%96-engine-and-transmission-oil-change-pics?t=518192))  |  A Piece of Rain Gutter ((photos by Rog48 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess/page2?t=1536952&page=2))  ||
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  * **Most any empty plastic bottle with sufficient length to bring the oil away from the bike can be cut out as a decent funnel**.
  * Just cut out one side of the container, leave the cap off and let it drain into a drip pan / container.
  * Examples range from:
    * A small plastic milk jug ((jguynn of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess/page3?t=1536952&page=3)) or a gallon water bottle. ((motorend of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess?t=1536952))
    * A tall cut out 1 litre shampoo bottle. ((Don Burton of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess/page3?t=1536952&page=3))

|  A used and cutout oil bottle ((photo by rejeanprimeau of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/141849-change-oil-filter-without-making-a-mess?t=1536952))  |  A used and cutout milk jug ((photos by HandOverFist of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/132817-april-2012-ai-magazine-features-sportster-oil-change?t=1423908))  || 
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|  Another variation using a bottle. ((photos by sep69 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/128452-mark-s-883-to-1250-conversion/page2?t=1332901&page=2))  |||
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|An old antifreeze jug with the side cut open making a \\ drain pan and the cut piece is bent as a funnel. ((photo by PatGoFast of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/69138-simple-oil-change/page3?t=463361&page=3))|
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====== Funnels for Gas ======
A traditional funnel placed in a gas can neck can help you drain a dual sided gas tank for removal. \\
Just loosen the hose clamp and let it drain into the can. \\
{{:techtalk:ref:tools:draining_the_gas_tank_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\


====== Oil Drip Pans and Containers ======

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|  Oil Catch Pan ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/116696-phillober-s-1250-conversion-thread-pic-heavy/page2?t=1122547&page=2))  |  Cut up milk jug catch pan ((photo by lfvc77 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/efi-sportster-motorcycle-talk-2007-and-up/179521-starter-solenoid-problem-solved-with-pictures?s=31474c6a9152a7679fbc8b813ab16c86#post3842215))  |

This type container allows you to either store or transport used oil without as much problems with spillage.

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|Collect the oil, haul it to your nearest auto parts \\ store for recycling. ((photo by sep69 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/128452-mark-s-883-to-1250-conversion?t=1332901))|

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