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Oil & Filter Change?

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:43 pm
by jampot
Dumb question, so I apologise in advance! :mrgreen:
I'm waiting on a new filter & oil & am going to replace them next week once I get them.
Is there anything that I should take note of or does the Haynes cover all I will need to know?
The last 2 jobs I have attempted on the bike have all gone horribly wrong & I don't want to mess something up again! :)

Re: Oil & Filter Change?

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:47 pm
by Sligeach
when putting on the new filter, you don't need the filter tool, just finger tight is adequate

Re: Oil & Filter Change?

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:57 pm
by Mansie
If you have difficulty getting the oil filter off, then DO NOT stick an old screwdriver in to wiggle it off. Get a proper oil filter wrench, either adjustable, strap or fixed size.

Re: Oil & Filter Change?

Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:01 pm
by leopard_pagan
just before you fit the new oil filter, dab your finger in to the old oil and wipe round the rubber seal on the new filter.

Re: Oil & Filter Change?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:27 am
by razortooth
don't forget to screw the drain plug back on before you fill in the new oil...

Re: Oil & Filter Change?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:13 pm
by leopard_pagan
i've done some silly stuff in the past, that is one id NEVER admit to!

Re: Oil & Filter Change?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:38 pm
by razortooth
didn't done that - but a friend of mine did this at his gsxr750... :D
so i'm always checking the plug is screwed in ;)

Re: Oil & Filter Change?

Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:20 pm
by jampot
All done & sorted! 8-)
Old filter was a bit of a nightmare to get off but other than that, all was good!

Thanks for all your advice! :D