| Author | Message | ||
     Zrx1100 |
my M2 has a VH muffler, so the access to the transmission drain is blocked. after a recent failure of the clutch bearing I flushed the fluid a few times to get rid off most of the metal debris, but removing the can at both muffler mounts was a major pain. here is what I found to be a much easier method: - loosen the can at the header and at the front mount, do not fully disconnect or unscrew - completely disconnect the can at the rear mount - pivot the can slightly down - cut diagonally an empty bottle of gumout and slide it between the case and the muffler. it will divert the draining fluid into an oil pan - no mess, easy, quick some may find this helpful. if you have similar suggestions, please post  (Message edited by zrx1100 on September 21, 2014) | ||
| Alfau |
As a teacher you rate in the vague department. | ||
| Kalali |
That's how I always do mine.... Still a pain to separate the can at the rear mount to pivot but easier than complete removal. Other option is putting a dent in the can to make room for the bolt to clear like the stock muffler. | ||
| Buellistic |
Piece of TIN FOIL over the muffler, remove the drain plug(have a large enough drain pan) ... | ||
| Rocket_in_uk |
I'm wondering why you flushed the tranny after a clutch bearing failure? I'd have cleaned it dry before I put the primary back on. Rocket in England | ||
| Kalali |
"Piece of TIN FOIL over the muffler, remove the drain plug(have a large enough drain pan) ..." The main issue is the lack of clearance to remove the drain plug.... | ||
| Zrx1100 |
"I'm wondering why you flushed the tranny after a clutch bearing failure? I'd have cleaned it dry before I put the primary back on" Hi, Rocket. Correct, I did pull the cover and the clutch, replaced the plates and the bearing while I was there, wiped down inside the transmission and the cover as much as I could, but did not pull the transmission. replaced the fluid twice in ~ 1000 mile intervals. after the first fluid change there were still quite some flakes on the plug.  BTW, for those who have not experienced the throw out bearing failure: it is gradual, while the clutch feels like the cable is tearing. Instead of the cable it is actually the bearings are wearing down and the action is not smooth. | ||
| Buellistic |
PRODUCT IMPROVED my muffler by putting a indentation, so the transmission drain plug could be removed and replace with ease ... The indentation was professionally done ... | ||
| Scott_in_nh |
I take the derby cover off and use either an hand oil pump or a hand vacuum pump. | ||
| Rocket_in_uk |
I'm a fan of the professional dent 'fix' lol. You could always lay the bike down on its side with the case off and leave it to drain. Finish the job off with a can of brake cleaner. You shouldn't have much if anything left behind. But a fresh fluid change after a few hundred miles is always welcome no matter how clean in there. Rocket in England |
