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was92v · 11-26-2008, 08:16 PM

I'm probably just weird, but I use a torque wrench to tighten my filter. It's out of the box anyway for the drain plug.

marko138 · 11-29-2008, 01:00 PM

I use K&N filters. Easy on, easy off.

JoshuaTree · 11-29-2008, 01:19 PM

On my cars or truck, I've never had a problem with filters being "stuck" that I've put on, but I have had stuck filters when I've been traveling and have taken the vehicle into a service center. Hand tight until 'contact' is made, then 1/2 to 3/4 turn more has always been sufficent to date for me...

The K75 does get its filter removed/replaced with a 'filter socket' (i.e. the specific BMW tool for the purpose) because of the access issues - you really can't get your hand in to tighten the filter properly. Yes, the filter is INSIDE the oil pan, and NO the specific bike shown is NOT mine.

Gas Man · 11-29-2008, 11:51 PM

K&P or FTW

pickle.of.doom · 11-29-2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

In the future don't put it on so tight and safety wire it. Also the channel locks near the base work well. To safety wire the filter put a large hose clamp on it and then wire the hose clamp to something solid. Or get the K&N filters they have a nut with a hole in it already but I like OEM filters.

Im with him.. I only hand tighten on my filters, then safety wire them. The pressure from the oil actually keeps it nice and snug.

OneSickPsycho · 11-30-2008, 02:52 AM

Screwdriver + hammer = best filter wrench ever.

Or you could go with this:

marko138 · 11-30-2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Screwdriver + hammer = best filter wrench ever.

Or you could go with this:

That'll do the trick.

pickle.of.doom · 11-30-2008, 03:32 PM

The mentioned K&N:

ceo012384 · 12-01-2008, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138

I use K&N filters. Easy on, easy off.

Yup.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom

The mentioned K&N:

Here's mine:

Amber Lamps · 12-01-2008, 07:39 PM

I still just put oil on the threads and on the oil ring and hand tighten it. Besides,I doubt that I could safety wire an oil filter without taking the fairing off...

11-29-2008, 11:51 PM	#24
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	K&P or FTW __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-30-2008, 03:32 PM	#28
pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	The mentioned K&N: __________________ WOS Forums

11-26-2008, 08:16 PM	#21
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	I'm probably just weird, but I use a torque wrench to tighten my filter. It's out of the box anyway for the drain plug.

11-30-2008, 02:52 AM	#26
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Screwdriver + hammer = best filter wrench ever. Or you could go with this:

12-01-2008, 07:39 PM	#30
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I still just put oil on the threads and on the oil ring and hand tighten it. Besides,I doubt that I could safety wire an oil filter without taking the fairing off...