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[porthole]

Now you have to reposition that pesky tennis ball.

[CVOThunder]

Nice family you have there! 

[Rooster]

Very nice lift, how does that new HD oil catch pan work? Thought about getting one but wondered if the oil splashes or not when you let it go?

[wachuko]

Very nice lift, how does that new HD oil catch pan work? Thought about getting one but wondered if the oil splashes or not when you let it go?

Works great!

[faceracer]

I just ordered a Wheeldock for my lift. I got it direct thru their web site. I also got the spacer kit for smaller tires in case I get another Dyna.


http://www.wheeldock.com/

[2010 FLHX]

Very nice lift, how does that new HD oil catch pan work? Thought about getting one but wondered if the oil splashes or not when you let it go?

Not to hijack this thread but . . .

The H-D oil catch pan is a nice item. $29.95 MSRP.  It's low profile enough that you can reach under the bike while it's on the Jiffy Stand. Able to be moved and adjusted so that it sits under the drainage but stays out of the way. 

It will accommodate a primary chain case cover. Oil drains into the center hole, then you can seal it up and stand it on end for storage. (I hose mine down w/ a pressure washer to get the extra oil off.) Recessed areas for your nuts. End cap allows you to drain the used oil into a container for recycling. Beats the hell out of trying to improvise some sort of catch pan that's low profile and will fit under the bike while having the capacity to stow the drainage.

[Rooster]

Thanks for the response guys. Guess I will pick one up next time I visit the dealer.

[Twolanerider]

Since topic is now that big HD catch pan:

Have seen them hanging on the wall the bike shop.  Was concerned they were shallow enough that falling hot liquids would hit the inner surface and splash over the side.  Has that been a problem for anyone?

[spydglide]

Since topic is now that big HD catch pan:

Have seen them hanging on the wall the bike shop.  Was concerned they were shallow enough that falling hot liquids would hit the inner surface and splash over the side.  Has that been a problem for anyone?

You mean:  have to jump outa the way?    spyder

[Twolanerider]

You mean:  have to jump outa the way?    spyder

No, not that much of a splash.  Just that the top inner surface was shallow enough that draining liquids might splash over the side and make another small mess to be wiped out.  My old $2.99 plastic catch pan is deep (and cheap) so all the splach from impact stays inside the pan. 

A wider pan might be nice at times.  And this piece is proudly manufactured by the nymphs and virgins of Harley.  So it was a consideration once I'd seen it hanging on the wall at the bike shop.  Just didn't want to mess with it if liquids too easily hit its top surface and splashed over.

[mrmagloo]

I bought one of these Harley pans that just sits on the wall.  Everytime I do an oil change, I too just reach of the small 6 qt cheapo deal that's alot easier to clean afterwards.

[Twolanerider]

I bought one of these Harley pans that just sits on the wall.  Everytime I do an oil change, I too just reach of the small 6 qt cheapo deal that's alot easier to clean afterwards.

That's what I was concerned would happen here.  The Harley pan isn't what I'd haul to the recycler's tank at the parts store anyway.  Have a catch pan that stands up under cages when on their lift.  So the bike drainings get poured out of the cheapo deep pan in to that roll around catch tank anyway.  Hey, I just saved the cost of the Harley pan!  I should actually think about stuff more often... 

[mrmagloo]

I just save all of my washerfluid gallon jugs, and use a funnel. I put the oil pan on the hook of my over head retractible shop light, and center the funnel in the jug under and let it drip dry overnight.  You could never do that with the Harley thing, and you'd end up wasting a rag or quite a bit of paper towels to clean that out afterwards. Waste not, dont'cha know!

Anyway, after I fill up 4 to 6 jugs, I just bring them up to the local oil change place. They are happy to take them.

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[mrmagloo]

Where's the weenie emoticon when you need it?