clean oil filter change
#12
05-04-2016, 10:28 AM
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#13
05-04-2016, 10:43 AM
Please Note.
We did much of our initial testing using clear hoses so that we could see exactly what was going on. Below is what we found:
When the engine starts, the supply hose fills in literally less than a second. It then takes several seconds to fill the oil filter (exactly as it does with the filter in its stock location). Lastly, the return line fills in that same less than a second. There is no appreciable difference in the time it takes to show oil pressure when running our kit as opposed to leaving the filter in its stock (hideous) location.
I recently put one on my Deluxe and am very please with the quality and results. I've got sets sitting on the shelf for the FLHTP and FLS to install on their next oil changes. If I had one bike and rode little during the summer I don't think it would be worth it to me. But with three bikes that my wife and I ride all year and put a lot of miles on them, I quickly got tired or the mess and went looking for a better solution than drink bottles, aluminum foil, special funnels,... I tried it all and ended up with Dan Moore.
#16
05-04-2016, 02:49 PM
Can't help but wonder if some of you guys claiming a "clean" change with any of the standard gizmos (pop bottle, orange Harley doohicky, or towels and aluminum foil) are really as "clean" I interpret your meaning. I have tried all of the above and still slop a few drops on the engine mount and mount plate with a few drips on the floor as a bonus. Either I am a total spastic or the level of "clean" is over stated. I have had a fair amount of practice, approaching the 80,000 mile service and have NEVER had a truly clean filter change with any of the above techniques.
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#17
05-04-2016, 03:50 PM
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Can't help but wonder if some of you guys claiming a "clean" change with any of the standard gizmos (pop bottle, orange Harley doohicky, or towels and aluminum foil) are really as "clean" I interpret your meaning. I have tried all of the above and still slop a few drops on the engine mount and mount plate with a few drips on the floor as a bonus. Either I am a total spastic or the level of "clean" is over stated. I have had a fair amount of practice, approaching the 80,000 mile service and have NEVER had a truly clean filter change with any of the above techniques.
#18
05-04-2016, 04:42 PM
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#20
05-04-2016, 06:08 PM
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I believe one of the points of the OP's post was to remove the VR. JMO, but that is too much work for me for a simple oil change. Foil, scratch awl, hammer and patience works well. Form the foil under the filter and route to a pan. Take the awl and hammer and poke a hole on the top edge of the filter in a downward manner. Spin the filter until the hole is now located on the bottom and tap another hole in what is now the top. Let it drain and go about pulling the oil pan drain plug to drain the pan. Once the filter is drained, spin it off while leaving the foil under it........no mess.