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Oil Filter Wrench
« on: 10 March 2018, 08:44:12 am »
Hello Guys.
I´ve bought a used FZS 600 1998-1999. No tool kit was on the bike. I wish to buy an oil filter wrench. There are some universal on ebay or amazon but I am not sure if they work. Can you suggest me one and also tell me if you know, what´s the diameter for the filter? I ve seen a cheap one that is for 65mm diameter filter. Is it the filter this size?
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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #1 on: 10 March 2018, 09:02:57 am »
Wemoto do a oil filter wrench for your bike £4.52 If you've never used I have found them good to use with quick delivery, though other people I know have not been so complimentary. 

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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #2 on: 10 March 2018, 09:34:07 am »
I use the type that is a cap which fits over the filter and has a socket wrench hole in the top and then thread a short socket extension bar through the downpipes to get on to it. 
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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #3 on: 10 March 2018, 11:32:55 am »
No extra tools are needed, just place a sharp screwdriver at the edge of the filter and tap it round with a hammer.
In a couple of seconds it’s rotated far enough to undo it the rest of the way by hand. :)

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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #4 on: 10 March 2018, 11:52:30 am »
What gets me is what law of physics dictate that you do up an oil filter by hand and it tightens its self up and yet you tighten a nut by hand and it will fall off within a day 
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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #6 on: 10 March 2018, 05:55:48 pm »
What gets me is what law of physics dictate that you do up an oil filter by hand and it tightens its self up and yet you tighten a nut by hand and it will fall off within a day






Ahh! So true Sharpie, but, if you put a small rubber O ring under the nut then nip it up tight with your fingers Hey presto the little blighter stays in place especially if you make the O ring moist with a little oil.


But have to agree the cup type oil filter remover are the best I have used, 1/2" socket extension bar fits nicely between the headers.
I have bought and tried strap, chain, C jawed pliers types, I have even reverted to driving a massive great pound through screwdriver right through the filter and used the screwdriver as a tommy bar to remove filters on different vehicle in the past (last method = last resort) but that is messy and should you find that the idiot down at the Motorfactors has given you the wrong filter you focc-d your not going anywhere in or on you steed.
« Last Edit: 10 March 2018, 06:02:49 pm by tommyardin »

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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #7 on: 10 March 2018, 11:28:42 pm »
Be aware that there are 2 sizes of cup filter wrenches for different width oil filters. Make sure you get the right one.

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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #8 on: 11 March 2018, 12:15:37 am »
Always nip up my oil filter by hand with a smearing of oil, but as said over time they do tend to really tighten up.
Bought myself a 'heavy duty' chain wrench, probably overkill but WILL work and they're cheap too.
Not used it yet, but a proper bit of kit when it matters.
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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #9 on: 11 March 2018, 08:29:19 am »
I've got one of these but it's a pain in the ars* to use on the bike because of the limited access from the exhaust down pipes.
It still does the job though.
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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #10 on: 11 March 2018, 09:40:42 am »
I've got one of these but it's a pain in the ars* to use on the bike because of the limited access from the exhaust down pipes.
It still does the job though.


That's the type i normally used, and although works well it can be fiddly, so i thought i'd try this one as it was so cheap.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/US-PRO-Filter-Wrench-diameter/dp/B0791GKFRP/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1520760914&sr=8-5&keywords=heavy+duty+oil+filter+socket+chain+wrench

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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #11 on: 11 March 2018, 11:18:18 pm »
That's why the 'cup' wrenches are so easy to use. Pop it on the filter and socket spanner with short extension bar between the middle two pipes. Simple.

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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #12 on: 12 March 2018, 12:07:47 pm »
What mtread just said  :thumbup .
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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #14 on: 12 March 2018, 10:49:35 pm »
Only £7.20 for the chain though  :)
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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #15 on: 12 March 2018, 11:25:46 pm »
+ the cost of sticking plasters on your knuckles every time you use it :-)

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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #16 on: 13 March 2018, 05:24:13 am »
Got this cheap one - works fine.


So did a screwdriver - just punch through a filter and use it as a lever.

The one Darrsi linked looks very nice and practical for most filters - including Fazer's.
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Re: Oil Filter Wrench
« Reply #17 on: 13 March 2018, 06:32:41 am »
+ the cost of sticking plasters on your knuckles every time you use it :-)


Noooo? A ratchet with an extension bar should keep your knuckles intact no problem.
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