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ceo012384 · 11-25-2008, 05:58 PM

Don't use the normal strap-type filter wrench. Use on of the 'import filter' wrenches. It has two curved pieces of metal that grab around the oil filter and a square hole in the end where you can insert a 3/8" ratchet. As you apply torque, the curved pieces tighten.

edit: like this

In the future, buy a K&N oil filter, they have a 17mm nut welded on the end of them so you can tighten and loosen it with a socket. And that nut is pre-drilled for safety wire.

speedylocksmith · 11-25-2008, 06:17 PM

I'm sorry, god is busy helping football players win football games, basketball players win basketball games, baseball players win baseball games and hockey players win hockey games. Please leave a message and I'm sure he'll get back to you when there aren't any sports going on

BobTheBiker · 11-25-2008, 06:29 PM

two words. channel locks. I use them ALL the time on oil filters that refuse to come off. work like a freakin charm.

JARVIS518 · 11-25-2008, 06:42 PM

i have an amsoil filter wrench like the black one posted
works great

Amber Lamps · 11-25-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JARVIS518

i have an amsoil filter wrench like the black one posted
works great

I have something like that too but I had a bike that the filter was literally an inch away from the radiator,so I bought my pliers and I've been 100% happy with them.

HRCNICK11 · 11-25-2008, 07:51 PM

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.

Ninjakel · 11-25-2008, 07:58 PM

I have a K & N, a whole lot easier to get it off, at least for me. The last OEM one i had, I had to stab it with a screwdriver

pickle.of.doom · 11-29-2008, 10:58 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.

Gas Man · 11-25-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I have something like that too but I had a bike that the filter was literally an inch away from the radiator,so I bought my pliers and I've been 100% happy with them.

I'm with tigger... got them and love them!!!

Amber Lamps · 11-25-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I'm with tigger... got them and love them!!!

Besides,they are great when you change your oil hot. You have a grip on the filter and there is zero need to put your hands near the headers or get hot oil on them.

11-25-2008, 05:58 PM	#1
ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	Don't use the normal strap-type filter wrench. Use on of the 'import filter' wrenches. It has two curved pieces of metal that grab around the oil filter and a square hole in the end where you can insert a 3/8" ratchet. As you apply torque, the curved pieces tighten. edit: like this In the future, buy a K&N oil filter, they have a 17mm nut welded on the end of them so you can tighten and loosen it with a socket. And that nut is pre-drilled for safety wire. __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters

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Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	I have a K & N, a whole lot easier to get it off, at least for me. The last OEM one i had, I had to stab it with a screwdriver __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

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11-25-2008, 06:17 PM	#2
speedylocksmith Much better off!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hollyweird, FL Moto: 05 1Krr Posts: 676	I'm sorry, god is busy helping football players win football games, basketball players win basketball games, baseball players win baseball games and hockey players win hockey games. Please leave a message and I'm sure he'll get back to you when there aren't any sports going on

11-25-2008, 06:29 PM	#3
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	two words. channel locks. I use them ALL the time on oil filters that refuse to come off. work like a freakin charm.

11-25-2008, 06:42 PM	#4
JARVIS518 BOOBS!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saratoga, NY Moto: 06 CBR 600RR Posts: 1,188	i have an amsoil filter wrench like the black one posted works great

11-25-2008, 07:51 PM	#6
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	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.