So I planned my attack carefully. Knew what I was doing ahead of time. Tools carefully laid out. Drain funnel and pan precisely situated.
















And I still wound up having to stick a screwdriver through the oil filter to get it off. All in all, the entire job was 20 minutes to do everything else, and nearly an hour before I gave up and just hammered a screwdriver through the filter.

I guess I'll just give up and buy the Harley tool for next time.

 

I went to the dealer and asked for the Harley tool. Save some money and go get yours at wally world.

 

Someone must have over tightened it the last time.
I did it once,had to use some Channelocks!

 

I'm confused. i was doing my Sportster with a regular oil filter wrench (attached to a socket wrench). I'll be doing my 1k change this weekend. what am I missing with regards to a special tool?

 

You might want to try the K&N oil filter next time. They include a hex nut on the end of the filter. Very easy to get off. Come in chrome too!

 

The only tool is a filter socket,wrench whatever its called.

 

went to my local dealer and tried to get the new Harley wrench and they told me they did not even stock it cause everybody was having to many problems with it , but they did have a nice cast aluminum one for like 30 bucks , still don't have one but I think I will manage

 

HD came out with a new wrench with a cut out for the crank sensor

 

I never said that. So it can't be everyone. Seems like a routine task to me.

 

Why not just use a oil filter wrench that has a nylon strap?