ASAP help plz

[lonesoldier84]

where is the drain plug?? i am in my garage waiting on a response refreshing this page. plz help quick!! thanks so much to anyone who does. just burnt myself already poking around looking for something to unscrew for oil change. im trying to follow this guide:

http://www.600riders.com/forum/garage-mechanical-help/1573-how-do-oil-change.html

 

[davidsa1]

Left side below the filter.

 

[FizzySix]

If memory serves, it's on the left, near the bottom, underneath the filter, and I use a 17mm socket.

 

[lonesoldier84]

ASAP help question number 2

doesnt an oil filter wrench come with the bike in the little black pouch that u get under the seat?

if so, which bolt do i untighten to get the oil filter to come off?

thanks again to any who respond. me = noob

 

[wrightme43]

Re: ASAP help question number 2

No oil filter wrench.

There is a wrench that fits the oil drain plug but dont use it. You will regret it.

Use the right size 6 point socket.

In the how to section you will find a thread with all the help you need my friend.

 

[NakedJ]

Re: ASAP help question number 2

unless its different in the US than the UK you do not get an oil filter wrench with the tool kit. You either need to buy one or the free option is to use a pair of pipe grips to go round the filter or punch a screwdriver into the side and turn. Sure there will be more advice shortly

 

[FizzySix]

Re: ASAP help question number 2

There isn't a filter wrench in the stock toolkit to my knowledge.

There's no bolt to loosen, just grab it with a rag or an ordinary strap filter wrench and twist. The K&N filters have a nut-shape on the end of their filters, maybe that's what you're looking at?

 

[reiobard]

here you go:

 

[reiobard]

Re: ASAP help question number 2

no filter wrench, that is something you get at the auto parts store, if you are in a pinch without one you should be able to get it off with a big pair of channel locks or as a very last resort punch a screwdriver through it (messy) but be close to then end of the filter as it can hit things inside. Also note that the screwdriver method is a point of no return, if you do that you commit to finishing the job no matter what.

 

[NakedJ]

Re: ASAP help question number 2

+1 to reiobards advice about the point of no return. having changed my oil every 2000mi and filter every 4k, i do it in my sleep now.

Never ending debate about how often you change your oil but i have a friend that has put 150k mi on a CB500 honda with this maintenance philosophy so that's good for me

 

[Wolfman]

Re: ASAP help question number 2

+1 to reiobards advice about the point of no return. having changed my oil every 2000mi and filter every 4k, i do it in my sleep now.

Never ending debate about how often you change your oil but i have a friend that has put 150k mi on a CB500 honda with this maintenance philosophy so that's good for me

yep, have to agree, clean oil, equals long engine life...also a great way to keep tabs on engine wear...inspecting the oil, each time you drain it...

As for getting the filter off, the strap tool method is quickest and the least messiest...the ol screwdriver method can be a bit frustrating as the stand etc, limits clearance and requires quite a few go's before you can twist the filter off by hand...well that's my experience anyway.

 

[lonesoldier84]

Re: ASAP help question number 2

went out bought an oil filter wrench. still not opening. what the hell. its now dark and im cold as im in the garage and its like 30 below celcius outside.

i dont get it.

 

[Mississippi]

here you go:

Excellent idea with the aluminum foil. I will definitly use the foil next time.

 

[Raid The Revenge]

Re: ASAP help question number 2

Here you go. Try this if you haven't found the solution...

http://www.600riders.com/forum/how-tos/3617-how-remove-oil-filter-screwdriver.html

MAKE SURE YOU READ IT CAREFULLY!!!