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Seriously, couldn't they just extend the tube a bit so it overhangs the exhaust pipe???

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[-] mhz@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

A genuine question if you would like please, I know you meant warm oil for easy maneuvering (oil moves faster when warm/hot), but what about hot oil? Is it safe to change motorcycle oil after an hour or more ride when the oil might be toi hot?

A co-worker of mine tried adding water to his car reservoir after he just stopped from a long ride, the water was near boiling point and it blowed up on him the moment he opened tha water reservoir (not sure that is the correct name). Can such a thing happens with oil exchange?

[-] nottelling@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Oil doesn't expand and steam like water, so no that won't happen, but hot oil leads to very nasty burns and can melt gloves onto your hands. Most bikes run the oil around 200 degrees. So no it isn't safe to change hot oil. Don't do that.

[-] luthis@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 years ago

No, you should just idle the bike until the temp gauge comes up. Should definitely not be after a long ride.

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