Standing Upside Down

nhlchuck · 09-04-2008

After draining the gas, is there anything wrong with flipping a bike upside down, standing it on seat and handlebars, to work on the bottom of the bike?

tricker · 09-04-2008

umm... not completely sure but wouldn't other fluids start to come out too? bikes upside down i thought was generally bad

nhlchuck · 09-04-2008

No clue I'm a quad guy new to bikes, that's why I thought I'd ask. It's a two stroke with no oil in it..........anyone else?

stevied645 · 09-04-2008

i think if u block the crankcase breather (the one near the carb on the right hand side of the engine) and drained the gas, i dont think it would be a problem, maybe take spark plug out after your finished and kick bike a few times incase the 2t oil lying at the bottom of the crank got past the rings, dont know if this would actually be an issue just a precaution.

stevied645 · 09-04-2008

or just drain the gear oil.

jbsmd · 09-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

umm... not completely sure but wouldn't other fluids start to come out too? bikes upside down i thought was generally bad

That's only if you're still on them. The gas would be easier to drain after it's upside down though.

mjsedg · 09-05-2008

In my experience, they work better 'rubber side' down..!!

nhlchuck · 09-05-2008

Ok thanks guys!! I will take the advice and not try it that route

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nhlchuck Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: IL Posts: 6	Standing Upside Down After draining the gas, is there anything wrong with flipping a bike upside down, standing it on seat and handlebars, to work on the bottom of the bike? __________________ I once read about the dangers of ATV's and Dirt Bikes.........I almost gave up reading.

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tricker lab monkey BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 753	umm... not completely sure but wouldn't other fluids start to come out too? bikes upside down i thought was generally bad __________________ Are you nucking futs?

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nhlchuck Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: IL Posts: 6	No clue I'm a quad guy new to bikes, that's why I thought I'd ask. It's a two stroke with no oil in it..........anyone else? __________________ I once read about the dangers of ATV's and Dirt Bikes.........I almost gave up reading.

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stevied645 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 728	i think if u block the crankcase breather (the one near the carb on the right hand side of the engine) and drained the gas, i dont think it would be a problem, maybe take spark plug out after your finished and kick bike a few times incase the 2t oil lying at the bottom of the crank got past the rings, dont know if this would actually be an issue just a precaution. __________________ *KX250/500 Hybrid LOL Scary Stuff*

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stevied645 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 728	or just drain the gear oil. __________________ *KX250/500 Hybrid LOL Scary Stuff*

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mjsedg Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 26	In my experience, they work better 'rubber side' down..!!

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nhlchuck Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: IL Posts: 6	Ok thanks guys!! I will take the advice and not try it that route __________________ I once read about the dangers of ATV's and Dirt Bikes.........I almost gave up reading.

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