Oil Filter Removal Wrench

[retiredusaf]

Hi
I'm about to change my oil and filter for the first time on this bike. Stupid question...... Is there a particular oil filter removal wrench I need to look for (specifically size)?

Thanks

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[OldRider]

It's 65mm with 14 teeth.

 

[Checkswrecks]

While true for the cans with a wrenching flat, most oil filters don't have a hex to put a wrench on.
Almost any strap wrench, huge set of channel-locks, or plastic auto-store cup to go over the end should work, just like for a car.


DO remember that there are TWO oil drains.
DO remember to only add the amount of oil specified, because of the dry sump engine design. If you add till reaching the middle of the viewport, you'll usually put in way too much.

 

[tomatocity]

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I use this filter wrench. It has a spring that allows the clamps to expand out. Have used this for many years with no problems.

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Also have this strap wrench for a backup and maybe travel if the trip was for more than 4,000 miles.

I install the new filter by hand with a light coat of oil on the seal.

Use a torque wrench when installing the drain plugs.

Do you need new copper washers for each oil change... No. On my 2012 with 52,200 miles I did not change the copper washers. On my 2015 with 7.662 miles and four oil changes I have not replaced the copper washers.

Hope this helps.

 

[Ironhand]

Hi
I'm about to change my oil and filter for the first time on this bike. Stupid question...... Is there a particular oil filter removal wrench I need to look for (specifically size)?

Thanks

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Honda's OE oil filter tool works slick and will probably outlast the bike.

 

[retiredusaf]

Awesome. Thanks Fellas. Very good info

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[toypro1]

this is what I use

https://www.denniskirk.com/282587.sku?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&gclid=Cj0KEQiA0-GxBRDWsePx0pPtp4sBEiQACuTLNtMFGFRYSSyU_6glL6iNTvAO_J0gUrXUK2IqZ6Zy39MaAklS8P8HAQ&ad=45713350237

Dan

 

[AVGeek]

I have this set:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_464629-16878-55763___?productId=50029434&pl=1&Ntt=kobalt+strap+wrench

The smaller size works very well on oil filters.

 

[OldRider]

Here ya go.......

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006VMXMJ2?redirect=true&ref_=s9_im_co_g469_i5

 

[WJBertrand]

Best filter wrench I've ever used:

http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=379

 

[Z06]

I remove it by hand.

 

[Ramseybella]

Best filter wrench I've ever used:

http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=379

I forgot about these, my friend used these on his car..
Just scored a new one on Ebay $10.00 Free shipping.

I use my had as well but sometimes the arthritis gets in the way.. :-*

 

[2daMax]

Believe it or not, I use both my bare hands. It was a factory installed filter, so maybe the torque was just ok for hand power. It took a few tries before it came loose.

This was the first thing I did before changing oil, is to make sure the filter is going to come off first. I didn't have a tool for the filter and was ready to use the masking tape method I learned from YouTube. But I didn't have to.

Masking Tape Method:
1. Clean the filter surface to remove grease and dirt. Dry it.
2. Wrap a couple of rounds of Masking tape around the circumference then upside down the tape so that the sticky part is facing upwards for 1 round, then turn it the other side for 1 round then upside down again a couple of times.
3. Now that the sticky part is on the outside, it becomes a death grip to assist to turn the filter loose.

I have since replaced the filter with the Reusable type, PC Racing, which was transferred from my Versys.

 

[Maxified]

Best filter wrench I've ever used:

http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=379

Yup, me too. My son-in-law gave me one a few years ago, works great. Build in feature: designed for removal only )

 

[Ramseybella]

Those rubberized palmed Gardner gloves work well too.
Make sure they are a little smaller in size than what your normal fit is.
I change oil while the motor is still warm the filter is easy as butter to twist off the Oil flows much faster as well. ::008::

 

[Checkswrecks]

OK, so I'm a crude ludite sometimes with my huge channel locks.
Best single tool ever for oil filters, car stuff, plumbing in really old houses, and a million other uses.

 

[2daMax]

OK, so I'm a crude ludite sometimes with my huge channel locks.
Best single tool ever for oil filters, car stuff, plumbing in really old houses, and a million other uses.

I used this plumber's wrench and it caused a dent in the filter where the jaws connects to the filter. Too much localized pressure on a small area. Did that on my old Toyota oil filter but backed off after seeing the dent. Send to a workshop for the oil change in the end.

 

[EricV]

No real need to worry about denting the filter, you're just tossing it in the trash. They make actual oil filter pliers too, and they will also dent the filter can, but either rarely punctures it.

 

[Checkswrecks]

No real need to worry about denting the filter, you're just tossing it in the trash. They make actual oil filter pliers too, and they will also dent the filter can, but either rarely punctures it.

Eric beat me to saying just those words.

 

[dietDrThunder]

I remove it by hand.

This. Put on latex or nitrile gloves, clean the filter off so you can get a good grip, and remove it with your hand. If it's too tight to do this (assuming you don't have an issue with your hand/strength etc. that would make this more difficult than average), then it was put on too tight last time. This is also made easier if you follow the procedure of warming up the motor a little before the oil change.