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Re: Oil and filter change - Deefer666 - 13-04-16
Don't bother spending the extra to buy a K&N oil filter, They are made in the same factory as the Hi-Flo filters & Hi-flo now do a "racing" filter that has a nut welded on the end so it can be removed in the future with an ordinary 17mm socket.
Don't buy a chain wrench to remove the filter, you wont have enough clearance to use it.... and they are shit. Buy the 3 fingered type then you can use it on any filter.
Re: Oil and filter change - fazersharp - 13-04-16
I got one like this but you need the right size (of course) http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/hand-tools/sealey-sx226-oil-filter-cap-wrench-74mm-x-14-flutes
Re: Oil and filter change - Jbizzle - 13-04-16
(12-04-16, 04:35 PM)Dave48 link Wrote: Its the "lifeblood" of the engine so if Yamaha say 10W40 semi-synthetic thats what to use. Some car oils contain friction modifiers which work fine in car engines with their dry clutches & separate gearbox oil, but can play havoc in wet clutch(motorcycle) engines. Not worth the risk for the sake of a few quid.
Thanks Dave, Purchased some 10w-40 Castrol Power 1 4T, I wes given a K&N filter with th bike when i purchased it last week so i think i am good to go!
Re: Oil and filter change - Bretty - 13-04-16
(22-05-12, 04:52 PM)Motorbreath link Wrote: The K&N oil filter comes with an attached nut.
PRE-ROUNDED nut! :eek I've never had this nut work. :rolleyes
Re: Oil and filter change - darrsi - 13-04-16
(13-04-16, 04:21 PM)Bretty link Wrote: [quote author=Motorbreath link=topic=2271.msg25026#msg25026 date=1337701979]
The K&N oil filter comes with an attached nut.
PRE-ROUNDED nut! :eek I've never had this nut work. :rolleyes
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Last one I had didn't fit any socket size at all, and had to use a chain wrench that I luckily already had tucked away.
Re: Oil and filter change - Frosties - 13-04-16
Always removed my oil filters with a marigold glove after wiping first - no issues!
As for the oil - irrespective of 10w/40, 10w30 etc the basics comes down to the fact that bike oil is designed with crushing qualities that allow for 8k oil changes after being crushed by gears, cogs etc. Car oil is essentially ok, as used by others, but the crushing qualities of the oil only last about 3k miles before it needs changing.
Me, I use semi synthetic bike oil because I can't be asked to change the oil every 3k miles if I use car oil.
Re: Oil and filter change - tommyardin - 13-04-16
(13-04-16, 11:16 PM)Frosties link Wrote: Always removed my oil filters with a marigold glove after wiping first because my arms are like the Incredible Hulk. :rolleyes :2fingers
As for the oil - irrespective of 10w/40, 10w30 etc the basics comes down to the fact that bike oil is designed with crushing qualities that allow for 8k oil changes after being crushed by gears, cogs etc. Car oil is essentially ok, as used by others, but the crushing qualities of the oil only last about 3k miles before it needs changing.
Me, I use semi synthetic bike oil because I can't be asked to change the oil every 3k miles if I use car oil.
Re: Oil and filter change - Frosties - 13-04-16
(13-04-16, 11:34 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: [quote author=Frosties link=topic=2271.msg229276#msg229276 date=1460585798][/quote]
Always removed my oil filters with a marigold glove after wiping first because my arms are like the Incredible Hulk. :rolleyes :2fingers
As for the oil - irrespective of 10w/40, 10w30 etc the basics comes down to the fact that bike oil is designed with crushing qualities that allow for 8k oil changes after being crushed by gears, cogs etc. Car oil is essentially ok, as used by others, but the crushing qualities of the oil only last about 3k miles before it needs changing.
Me, I use semi synthetic bike oil because I can't be asked to change the oil every 3k miles if I use car oil.
:lol :lol Only 'cos I wank a lot Tommy :'(
Re: Oil and filter change - tommyardin - 14-04-16
(13-04-16, 11:46 PM)Frosties link Wrote: [quote author=tommyardin link=topic=2271.msg229277#msg229277 date=1460586860][/quote]
[quote author=Frosties link=topic=2271.msg229276#msg229276 date=1460585798]
Always removed my oil filters with a marigold glove after wiping first because my arms are like the Incredible Hulk. :rolleyes :2fingers
As for the oil - irrespective of 10w/40, 10w30 etc the basics comes down to the fact that bike oil is designed with crushing qualities that allow for 8k oil changes after being crushed by gears, cogs etc. Car oil is essentially ok, as used by others, but the crushing qualities of the oil only last about 3k miles before it needs changing.
Me, I use semi synthetic bike oil because I can't be asked to change the oil every 3k miles if I use car oil.
:lol :lol Only 'cos I wank a lot Tommy :'(
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And your point is? I still have to use the big filter sockety thing. I obviously need to up my game, although I not sure there are enough hours in the day to increase my game. :rolleyes :b