raptor14
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posted June 22, 2006 12:44 PM
Easy Oil Filter Removal
Today was my first oil change. I've heard the horror stories about removing the factory
installed oil filter. I have one of the round "cap type" oil filter wrenches which is the right
size for the Kawasaki filter (and most other Jap bikes). Attempting to use it resulted in the
wrench "popping" off the end of the filter. Filter was on very tight and I couldn't get it to move.
Well, I worked at my dad's truck stop in Texas and whenever that happened we would just
wrap a shop rag around the filter and then push the wrench on. This gave a solid lock and
the wrench would no longer slip. Tried it on the Kawi filter. Worked great. Didn't take a lot
of effort on the wrench. Filter came right off. So if you have trouble, give this a try. Has worked for me on new cars and new motorcycles. Hopefully will work for you. Enjoy your 14. I'm loving this thing.
Installed my kickstand. Ordered some helibars (hopefully the link works - this is my first try).
Will be ordering speedohealer. Waiting for Brock to finalize the PC and then I think I'll get
the full system with carbon can and PC. I figure I can wait awhile to remove the
secondary butterflies. Real interesting option and most likely will do when the PC map is
available.
http://www.helibars.com/proddetail.php?prod=HC2614
  
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Vegasdude
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posted June 22, 2006 02:23 PM
Thanks, Good advice................
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Mano 2
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posted June 22, 2006 03:09 PM
I used a leather work glove inside the wrench. Worked like a charm.
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