I've just done my first oil and filter change, used this vacuum pump to take out over 2 litres from the dipstick hole, with no mess.

http://www.force4.co.uk/7760/Seago-O...cuum-Pump.html

Then drained the remainder using the normal plugs.

This pump has been really useful for draining oil or fuel with no mess also handy if you overfill a bit!

Excellent idea!!!!

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(Now sold on, sob) 2011 Blue XT660X with gold wheels, was 26,500 km.
Engine mods: K&N Stage 1 filter, DNA Stage 2 filter, snorkel removed, Kev fuel mod fitted.
Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres.

SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips....