As far as on the jack goes you don't have to do that but try and get it as level as possible so all the oil drains. Something under the kick stand will do the trick.

When filling the filter gently shake it a little to get air pockets out of it. Also dip your finger in the oil and smear some on the filter gasket so it slides against the case and won't catch and kink.

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