Topic: oil filter change techniques?

[Buffo]

I am thinking of removing my header when I chande my oil filter. the filter housing just barely fits between the pipes and gets oil all over them. And it is apin in the ass getting the bolt lined up...I fear I may cross thread it one day.

Plus I just painted my header and dont want to scratch it all up...they rust fast enough!

What do you folks do...

BTEAS

[eldar]

I just go slow. When unbolting the housing, let it sit a bit and the oil will drain down the housing. Sure it is messy on the housing but when it is done, I dont have to worry about gunking up my headers. I guess I have never had a problem so i never thought about it.

[Bob Wessner]

I agree putting it back on is a pain, but if you press the entire housing against the lower case as you start the bolt it helps overcome the spring wanting to push the filter core out so the bolt threads don't want to catch.

[Sam Green Racing]

Hi stupid, how ya doin.

Don, would one of Terry in Aus screw on adapters make the job a bit easier?

Sam.

[Bob Wessner]

Hi stupid, how ya doin.

 

[Sam Green Racing]

Thats what he Christened himself last week.

[Sam Green Racing]

Meaning Don not you Bob,  sorry,

[kghost]

I second the push the housing against the case.

Use a ratchet after you crack the bolt loose.

The push against the case trick works taking it off too. That way the oil dripping is kept to a minimum.

[mcpuffett]

hi buffo, i have a spin on filter it is easier to get on and off but you still get some spillage on your headers    mick.

[jotor]

Use a ratchet after you crack the bolt loose.

Personally, I never use the c-word anytime I'm working on a motorbike.......

[Bob Wessner]

But I have uttered the f-word once or twice. 

[seaweb11]

There is an oil drain bolt at the bottom of (the filter housing) on the engine. Draining the filter before removing will certainly help with the oil mess.

[SteveD CB500F]

Oil drain bolt in the filter housing??

Is this something I've missed for the last 30 years??

[clarkjh]

I'm with Buffo

The PO made a custom pipes and didn't leave room for the filter housing to pass thought the header, so I have to remove my headers.  Gona have to get one of the coolers and spin on addapters from Oz.

James