Oil change question - Page 2

notmighty · 10-20-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tonik

I like the below better, just a giant socket. Take your filter to Autozone to get the right size.

http://www.autozone.com/shop-and-gar...ch/344319_0_0/

I also have one of these but I purchased at Walmart, it didn't work either.

redjay · 10-20-2016, 01:51 PM

Why did it not work ?

Scootergptx · 10-20-2016, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by notmighty

HAHA that's exactly what I had to do to remove the factory one, I was screaming in the garage. Wife came out to check on me said she thought the bike fell over LOL.

Totally opposite at my house. If I'm quiet, the wife is worried.

mbarr10 · 10-21-2016, 07:25 PM

I tried a wench from Menards (not to say they are bad) It has 3 grips the in theory tighten as you apply pressure. they just spun around the filter. I think I need to take the rubber parts off to get a better grip , but its in the trash.

Puckman77 · 10-22-2016, 08:22 AM

I have had lots of success with over-tightened filters simply using large channel locks.

Bluemeanie · 10-22-2016, 09:15 AM

I use a cheap strap wrench I got at Harbor Freight. I also got a pair of oil filter pliers there just in case.

**Sabre-t** · 10-22-2016, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mbarr10

I tried a wench from Menards (not to say they are bad) It has 3 grips the in theory tighten as you apply pressure. they just spun around the filter. I think I need to take the rubber parts off to get a better grip , but its in the trash.

I have one like that. I finally figured out how to hold it in place in a way that it does tighten up. Real tricky to use, but it does work once it gets a grip. Works with or without the rubber tips, but one fell off into the oil (ruined it) so I use it without. Just use K&N filters now.

Pilot747 · 10-23-2016, 10:08 AM

When I change my oil and filter I just put in 5 qts. The next time I check it is when it's in the pan for the next change and I'm fishing out the drain plugs. I try to change it somewhere between 4-5K miles. I know, the book says 6K. I use a K&N on everything, car, pick-up, and bike.

highwayman2011 · 10-25-2016, 10:00 PM

I use a longer car filter and channel locks. Bocsh 3323

rick6375 · 10-28-2016, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by highwayman2011

I use a longer car filter and channel locks. Bocsh 3323

Same here on both my bikes, an 05 800, and the 2012 Voyager.

**smokier** · 10-28-2016, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rick6375

Same here on both my bikes, an 05 800, and the 2012 Voyager.

Ditto, more filter material is a good thing to my mind...
(Bosch 3323)

Ride safe,
Smokier

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mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	I tried a wench from Menards (not to say they are bad) It has 3 grips the in theory tighten as you apply pressure. they just spun around the filter. I think I need to take the rubber parts off to get a better grip , but its in the trash. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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Pilot747 Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 49	When I change my oil and filter I just put in 5 qts. The next time I check it is when it's in the pan for the next change and I'm fishing out the drain plugs. I try to change it somewhere between 4-5K miles. I know, the book says 6K. I use a K&N on everything, car, pick-up, and bike.
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