Oil Filter replacement
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Road Master
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Oil Filter replacement
I have a 2014 SGS. When I changed the oil the first time I couldn't get a wrench on the end of the filter to tighten it. With the addition of the oil cooler it moves the filter location closer to the crank sensor. I have a "Harley" wrench that goes on the end of the filter with the window cut out the allow access around the crank sensor. It will not work. Had to go buy a K&N filter with the nut on the end. I never had an issue with my 07 Ultra 80,000 miles or my wifes sportster 50,000 miles. But first oil change on the new bike stumped me. any ideas or advice??
I think it says to give it a 1/4-1/2 turn by hand after the seal makes contact with the housing. Birdman is right, hand tight is whats needed. K&N filter with the nut just makes it a bit easier to get on/off in tight places.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
slide tin foil under old filter, channeled to catch pan.
using a phillips head screwdriver and hammer, whack a hole in the end of the filter, down low. another up high.
go do something while it drains
come back and use the screwdriver to whack a hole into the side of the filter and turn it off.
easy
fast
clean
the more oil you can catch and contain and recycle, the better. tossing a full filter into the trash is not great
mike
using a phillips head screwdriver and hammer, whack a hole in the end of the filter, down low. another up high.
go do something while it drains
come back and use the screwdriver to whack a hole into the side of the filter and turn it off.
easy
fast
clean
the more oil you can catch and contain and recycle, the better. tossing a full filter into the trash is not great
mike
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Michigan/Florida
slide tin foil under old filter, channeled to catch pan.
using a phillips head screwdriver and hammer, whack a hole in the end of the filter, down low. another up high.
go do something while it drains
come back and use the screwdriver to whack a hole into the side of the filter and turn it off.
easy
fast
clean
the more oil you can catch and contain and recycle, the better. tossing a full filter into the trash is not great
mike
using a phillips head screwdriver and hammer, whack a hole in the end of the filter, down low. another up high.
go do something while it drains
come back and use the screwdriver to whack a hole into the side of the filter and turn it off.
easy
fast
clean
the more oil you can catch and contain and recycle, the better. tossing a full filter into the trash is not great
mike
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
the answer was already given, hand tight.
turn about 1/2 after the ( oiled) seal contacts.
my tip will help you when it is time to get it off, no danger of destroying the sensor/wiring
Mike
turn about 1/2 after the ( oiled) seal contacts.
my tip will help you when it is time to get it off, no danger of destroying the sensor/wiring
Mike
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Tourer
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From: Nassau County, NY
Just out of curiousity, why is hand tight not an option? It even says to do that in the owner's manual?
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