Quick Question - Stator cover removal without draining oil?

[J_C]

I'd like to remove my cover to put it on the buffing wheel. If I do this, am I going to dump oil all over the place? Clymer's says to drain the oil first, I wanted to know if there was a little trick like with the right hand side cover on the side stand.

Thanks!

[Matchless]

Yes just lean it against the garage door jamb!

[J_C]

Sweet, thanks!

[knotzilla]

I keep on seeing posts on ways to get the stator cover off without draining the oil. I don't see the big deal in draining the oil. What will it take, 5 minutes to drain and a few minutes to fill it back up, Ted

[doctorgonzo]

I keep on seeing posts on ways to get the stator cover off without draining the oil. I don't see the big deal in draining the oil. What will it take, 5 minutes to drain and a few minutes to fill it back up, Ted

Same here. I wasn't due for a change so I didn't change the filter, but I drained the oil. Not gonna risk the bike falling over propped against something.

[J_C]

I'm trying to avoid draining oil with 80 miles, especially when it necesitates dropping my pipes and putting up with the ensuing mess.

[doctorgonzo]

Is dropping the pipes because of the V&H 4 into 1? If it is, so much for buying one of those.

[J_C]

Yes, it is

[doctorgonzo]

Damn it. I have to confirm for the one I'm looking at. I don't mind losing the center stand, but I'm not gonna drop the pipes every 1500 or 2000 miles to change the oil.

[J_C]

I think it depends on your bike. For mine my center stand works fine.

[doctorgonzo]

I think it depends on your bike. For mine my center stand works fine.

I THINK I'm ok. I'm looking at the upswept megaphone and it doesn't look like it runs under the bike like some of their models do.

[catbed]

you dont have to drain the oil on mine. a couple tablespoons come out when you take the cover off though so be prepared.

[J_C]

Good to know thanks! Was that just on the center stand?

[catbed]

yea, center stand.

[chef1366]

You'll only get a few drops. Trust me.