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Message started by vineman on 04/12/12 at 11:37:16

Title: Tips on removing the oil filter
Post by vineman on 04/12/12 at 11:37:16

I did an oil change yesterday and I always dread doing them because of having to mess with the filter. Every time I open up the cover oil goes all down the side of the motor and a little on my exhaust and there is almost no room for me to get a rag in there and wipe it all off. Does anyone have any tips keeping the oil from getting everywhere down the side of the engine?

Title: Re: Tips on removing the oil filter
Post by verslagen1 on 04/12/12 at 11:43:41

Usually, I just wash it afterwards. 8-)

but a sheet of aluminum on top of the header will keep it clean.

Title: Re: Tips on removing the oil filter
Post by ALfromN.H. on 04/12/12 at 12:43:06

I usually stuff some paper towels between the engine and the header pipe to catch the oil before it gets all over everything. Works pretty good.

Title: Re: Tips on removing the oil filter
Post by vineman on 04/12/12 at 17:28:29

Well I guess I should've expected no brainer answers haha :P

Title: Re: Tips on removing the oil filter
Post by thumperclone on 04/12/12 at 21:34:40

i stuff a rag there too
i drain the oil with bike level than pull the filter cover with the bike on the sidestand..still a lil mess but ..not bad
after i get the filter out bike goes back up to level and a lil more oil comes out the drain.