oil filter stuck
#33
12-06-2013, 05:18 PM
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getting oil filter off 1200 sportster
changed the oil and filter on 1200 H.D. sportster yesterday, couldn't get filter off, tried all the old tricks but nothing worked it was like that fregin thing was welded on, so after beating it, running a screw driver thru it and using a crow bar to rip it apart I gave up. woke up went out to the shed got a cold chisel put a slit on end of it then took a 2 inch wood chisel drove it in the slit about an inch put a pipe wrench on the back gave it a turn and off it came. If anyone else has this problem give it a try, took 5 min.
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12-07-2013, 04:20 AM
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12-07-2013, 08:26 AM
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I want to add one for the sheet metal screws. Back in the day when I rode BMW's I had that issue. Problems is the filter is on the bottom of the engine and fully enclosed by the engine case. (OilHead) Drilled out the filter wrench in about 6 places and ran sheet metal screws through it. Probably overkill, but worked like a charm.
#36
12-07-2013, 09:09 AM
Do yourself a favor when you replace the filter, use the K&N wrench off filter.There is a hex nut on the end of the filter and a 17mm wrench or socket is all you need to remove it. No screwing with s***y oil filter wrenches that don't work.
Cheers!
http://www.knfilters.com/wrenchoff_oilfilter.htm
Cheers!
http://www.knfilters.com/wrenchoff_oilfilter.htm
#37
12-07-2013, 10:06 AM
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#38
12-07-2013, 01:37 PM
The srewdriver trick may get you in big trouble as it may twist the filter in two parts and all that's left is a sharp-edged stub sticking out you motor 
Maybe Del's trick can help
Delboy's Garage, Motorcycle Oil Filter trick..! - YouTube
Maybe Del's trick can help
Delboy's Garage, Motorcycle Oil Filter trick..! - YouTube
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#39
12-07-2013, 02:12 PM
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strap wrench should do it. may need to slip something over the handle for xtra leverage. If that doesn't then you'll have to resort to the screwdriver through the filter trick as previously mentioned. If it were me, I might drill a pilot hole with going all the way through. I've never done it but I'd be concerned that trying to punch a screwdriver through would mess something up with the mount.
PS it's punched through many a 7.3 filter no problem. HD filter should be cake.
#40
12-07-2013, 03:55 PM
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Strap wrench with something between the strap and the filter something like cellophane. You can also try or use a metal beer bottle cap or a pull tab from a pop can. I have an oil filter too, it does complicate things. If push comes to shove just disconnect the oil cooler from it's 4 bolts and the 2 hose clamps. It's not that hard or complicated.