Topic: O boy that was fun

[snipcod]

So I just got my first CB550 the other day.  Have big plans and making her into a cafe racer.  So any ways I'm starting to strip the bike down.  Got most of the stuff off until I got to the dang oil filter.  The bolt head was all ready rounded.  I throw ever trick I new at it to get it off.  Pip wrench, grind ed it squaw, those back out drill bits (which broke)  cutting a flat head spot in it, plus a few other things.  What finally did the trick was to grind it flat then make a cross and use a cold chisel with a hammer. 



That was a fun hour!  Now I'm trying to get the crank case cover off and the Phillips screws are stuck, O the joys of a 34 year old motor    Any one know any tricks before I end up striping the heads?

[pablo78cb550]

impact driver.
cheap and worth every penny.
i think i have a oil filter bolt if you need it.

[petersan]

I'll second the impact driver - ranks up there as the best 20bucks I've ever spent.

[andy8190]

i need an oil filter bolt if he doesnt want it, im about to have to do the SAME thing with mine, it is stripped.

[snipcod]

impact driver.
cheap and worth every penny.
i think i have a oil filter bolt if you need it.

ILL TAKE IT   

[andy8190]

ah dangit, thought i would luck out haha.

[snipcod]

ah dangit, thought i would luck out haha.

I only hope yours comes out easier then mine did.  I think I need a nap now   

[andy8190]

i think it will, gonna see if i can get a mechanic to let me borrow those sockets that bring stripped bolts out, maybe auto zone or some other parts store has some to use. i dont want to buy one for 20 dollars

[Dunstall_74]

Not sure about the 550, but for the 750 you can buy a new oil filter bolt that is 18mm, which is nice.  Much less likely to round off.

[snipcod]

Not sure about the 550, but for the 750 you can buy a new oil filter bolt that is 18mm, which is nice.  Much less likely to round off.

Where would I find one of those?

[andy8190]

you can do that for the 550, i came across one the other day, let me look it up again real fast

[andy8190]

found it http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/parts/part_28972/

this site is nice if you dont mind paying extra for the pounds instead of dollars and shipping cost. they actually have airbox rubbers which are apparently hard to find.

[george]

Yep , that brings back memories of misery in the garage , all ready to ride and cant get the dang filter bolt off. I stumbled on this part , bought it and have been very pleased. A nice quality part at a reasonable price. Randak is reachable and responded to my concerns about reliability. Ive had it on my K8 for 5 oil changes now and no probs at all , also any spin on that fits a 95 Tacoma works well . Now Im using K&N for oil and air !

http://www.randakks.com/Engine%20Parts.htm

[Dunstall_74]

Not sure about the 550, but for the 750 you can buy a new oil filter bolt that is 18mm, which is nice.  Much less likely to round off.

Yeah, I guess it's 17mm not 18mm, but by taking a peep on ebay, looks like it's the same bolt shared by both models.  Made by Emgo.  Readily avilable pretty much everywhere that sells accessories for our bikes.

[GammaFlat]

For the phillips screws on the side cases, never use a #2 phillips - I think most of us have wrecked plenty of screw heads that way.  Always use at least a #3 phillips... or better is a JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) #3 bit (but much harder to find).  Impact drivers are ok and I've used them with success but I've found #3 bits to be best. 

[jtb]

#3 bit in an impact driver

[HondaMan]

An important tip for changing oil filters: replace (at least) the big O-ring every couple of years, and always just snug down the bolt - don't tighten it. With a good O-ring, it won't leak, and it will come off easily with a 6-point socket and a quick smack of the ratchet handle, next time around.

In 130,000+ miles, I'm only on my 2nd one. I installed this one at around 4000 miles, when I learned the 'right' way, and it's been removed every 1000 miles for oil changes since!

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

Yeah, an impact driver should be your first tool purchase!

[Hush]

I've had my impact driver ever since I stole it off my big brother!
Best thing I ever inherited from him ha ha (sorry Jeff but that was 30 years ago).
If the oil filter boly wont budge and you have already destroyed most of the head, drill into it with a small drill and insert a self tapper screw, this gives the stilson (vice grips or pipe wrench to you USA guys) something to bite on.

[pablo78cb550]

impact driver.
cheap and worth every penny.
i think i have a oil filter bolt if you need it.

ILL TAKE IT   

just let me know if you still want it or if you'd like to get one of those other ones.

[snipcod]

impact driver.
cheap and worth every penny.
i think i have a oil filter bolt if you need it.

ILL TAKE IT   

just let me know if you still want it or if you'd like to get one of those other ones.

oops sorry for not replying.  I think Ill pass, but thank you.  I'm thinking about that oil filter converter.

[goon 1492]

I think Terry in australia makes those if I am not mistaken, I sure would like to have one

[voxonda]

Yes, there are several who make them

Cheers, Rob

[Johnny5]

For the sidecover screws, since I dont have an impact driver, I've had luck with using a socket and a philips head. Lightly tap the rachet with a hammer, then crank the screw. You get a decent amount of leverage doing it this way.

 

[GammaFlat]

I think Terry in australia makes those if I am not mistaken, I sure would like to have one

I think I'm going the Terry path - I don't recall the price but I think it's around 60 US.  I'm trying to decide how many.... combined shipping will matter (from down under) and he offers discounts on multiple units.