Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted January 29, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 29, 2015 I do my own oil changes and, no matter how careful I am, some part of my hand invariably makes contact with the (hot) headers. It's almost time for an oil change and so I stopped by an auto parts store today to pick up some Mechanix brand gloves. They carry four different kinds and since neither the sales person nor I knew what differentiated them (in terms of functionality), I decided to put off my purchase until I did further research. When I got home I went to Mechanix's web site and noticed they've got (what seems like) 100 different types of gloves. What do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworth Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I do my own oil changes and, no matter how careful I am, some part of my hand invariably makes contact with the (hot) headers. It's almost time for an oil change and so I stopped by an auto parts store today to pick up some Mechanix brand gloves. They carry four different kinds and since neither the sales person nor I knew what differentiated them (in terms of functionality), I decided to put off my purchase until I did further research. When I got home I went to Mechanix's web site and noticed they've got (what seems like) 100 different types of gloves. What do you use? I guess you could let the engine cool a bit before touching the hot parts. This would most likely solve your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gmtech94 Posted January 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 30, 2015 Padded gel palms is what I use mechanix brand ,provides protection for hot things as well as comfort when using air tools . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Driver Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Concur with Tamworth but what I do is a little different. I ride and get everything hot. Pull into the garage and put it on the center stand. Pull the left panel (3-4 minutes) then pop the drain plug out and let it drain. I normally wait until the oil is dipping pretty slow. Re-intsall the plug and then the filter. By this time the headers are cold to the touch. Haven't burned myself yet. And I typically use latex gloves, makes clean up so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted January 30, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 30, 2015 I realize I could let the bike cool down after the draining the oil, but since I don't have a garage, I typically do it in the parking lot of my apartment complex. I've never had a property manager say anything to me, but that's probably because I get the job done quickly and don't make a mess. It's not uncommon for Techs (at dealerships) to sometimes do oil changes on hot bikes, so I'm sure they're using gloves (at least on bikes like ours where the oil filter is behind the headers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzed_viffer Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Gloves?!?! Ohhh!... So that's what I'm doing wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted January 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 30, 2015 spray the headers with brake cleaner. cools them FAST!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 The only reason to warm the motor is to help the oil flow out completely. No need to do it piping hot. The only reason bike shops do that is to cram more work in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted January 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 30, 2015 If you're really worried about it, there are some professional kitchen (oven) gloves that look like they have good dexterity and are also well protected up to the forearm/elbow. I only know this because a professional kitchen supplier keeps sending me catalogs! I've told them a couple of times to stop sending them but never got taken off the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted January 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 30, 2015 Paging Douglasthecook......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC24 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 What do you use? motor skills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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