Oil filter change
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From: Centennial, CO
I went to buy the filter funnel before I did my recent oil change and was told by the parts guy that I trust that they don't fit the Softail. He said the cases are different cuz of the counterbalance system.
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From: Southern Oregon
I cut a piece off one of those flexible cutting boards and slide it under the filter then take a punch (or screwdriver) and poke 2 holes in filter. 1 on top to vent and 1 for a drain on bottom. If you don't drain the filter your going to leak some oil
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From: Southern Maine
I have the Harley filter change kit and I punch two holes in the filter, walk away for 5 minutes. After the filter is drained, I use the filter wrench to remove it so it doesn't disturb the catch funnel and it's done, clean, no mess.
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From: Milton, Delaware
Unfortuantley for me, most of these tricks don't work. The one that did help was using aluminum foil and forming a catch basin/funnel to direct the oil out
It's a pain in the neck to have to remove the spoiler everytime I want to change the oil.
It's a pain in the neck to have to remove the spoiler everytime I want to change the oil.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Culpeper, VA
Ya always wanted to try that dude world guy's idea. Seems like $20 or more for a piece of freakin' plastic is outrageous. Hell, prob costs them 4 cents to make the damn thing.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Wantagh, ny
I also slid a heavyduty paper towel under the bottle to absorb any drips.
Still had a little oil to clean up.