In a pickle
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From: Glendale AZ
Yeah that's what I did for my first oil change. Their all the same with the original filters, what the hell they put those on with?
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From: Radcliff, Ky
another add here, before you remove the filter, punch a hole in the bottom of the filter, in the end, and use a old plastic soda bottle with the bottom cut out to funnel the oil into your catch pan, saves spilling alot all over your frame..
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From: MX/AZ/NV
I managed to get the filter off ok.
What I did was cover the filter with a rag, and then force on the cap style filter wrench.
That extra grip kept the cap wrench from spinning.
I ruined the cap wrench but not to fear. I am now using a K&N filter that has a KaNut on the end for install and removal. (brilliant idea)
The AZ dealer/technician who did the 1000 mile service and filter install should be seriously flogged.
Thanks for the replies guys.
What I did was cover the filter with a rag, and then force on the cap style filter wrench.
That extra grip kept the cap wrench from spinning.
I ruined the cap wrench but not to fear. I am now using a K&N filter that has a KaNut on the end for install and removal. (brilliant idea)
The AZ dealer/technician who did the 1000 mile service and filter install should be seriously flogged.
Thanks for the replies guys.
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From: along the shore of Mishigami
In the future clean off the mating surface where the oil filter goes and wipe some oil on the gasket. I can't remember how many car filters were stuck at the dealership, they all seemed to have the same quick lube filter installed, with the dry gasket.
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From: Knob Noster, MO
On a side note glad to hear that you got it off the bike! I am not sure what it is about motorcycle filters but they seem to always seem to be harder to pull off then any car filter I have removed.
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From: sugar land, gulf coast, tx
I think the question we all have is why did MOCO place the filter in that cramped area. Remember the 70's customs that place the filter, normally a Fram Ford filter, back at the swing arm area. Guess that would have been too simple and make sense to owners, right? dd50