damn oil filter

jmn1960 · 2015-03-09 18:39:06

Race Face I have had to use Big Ass Channel locks also

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Mar 11, 2015 | 11:19 AM

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leon anthony

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Race Face I have had to use Big *** Channel locks also

Mar 12, 2015 | 09:06 AM

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Tucker99

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I replaced my stock filter mount with a chrome plated mount. The filter mounting face is also chromed and the filter spins off by hand. I think the smooth chrome surface of the mount with an oiled filter gasket makes a good seal without having to make it too tight.

Mar 12, 2015 | 10:07 AM

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Juan-The-Human

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Originally Posted by RaceFace

I started using the K&N filters with the nut on the end specifically for that issue. When I got my bike, that bitch seemed welded on too!! Big *** Channel Locks helped take it off. Good luck!!

I also really like the K&N CHrome Oil Filters with the nut on the end. Makes the job very easy no matter how much you tighten upon installation!

Mar 12, 2015 | 11:28 AM

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lt1-xjs

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Originally Posted by jmn1960

mine was not steel , but plastic , from an auto parts store , but I have used it for years with no problems

You won't strip the Harley piece and it's only like $ 11.

Mar 12, 2015 | 12:33 PM

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Leftcoaster

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It's always that last 1/4 turn that gets ya. Bet the OP won't do that again.

Mar 12, 2015 | 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jmn1960

I do lube the seal , and that is the filter cup that stripped the 3/8 hole out of the middle

Have someone weld or braze a 1/2" nut onto that tool for you. Then you can use a 1/2" drive ratchet with a short extension and a 3/4" socket. The stamped sheet metal stuff is just Chinese junk.

Mar 12, 2015 | 06:03 PM

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Gliden

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Relocate it.......see where mine is by my saddle bag in the thumbnail below?

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Mar 12, 2015 | 06:39 PM

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lt1-xjs

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Originally Posted by porschemann

Have someone weld or braze a 1/2" nut onto that tool for you. Then you can use a 1/2" drive ratchet with a short extension and a 3/4" socket. The stamped sheet metal stuff is just Chinese junk.

His was a plastic piece.