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was92v

11-26-2008 07:16 PM

I'm probably just weird, but I use a torque wrench to tighten my filter. It's out of the box anyway for the drain plug.

marko138

11-29-2008 12:00 PM

I use K&N filters. Easy on, easy off.

JoshuaTree

11-29-2008 12:19 PM

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On my cars or truck, I've never had a problem with filters being "stuck" that I've put on, but I have had stuck filters when I've been traveling and have taken the vehicle into a service center. Hand tight until 'contact' is made, then 1/2 to 3/4 turn more has always been sufficent to date for me... :idk:

The K75 does get its filter removed/replaced with a 'filter socket' (i.e. the specific BMW tool for the purpose) because of the access issues - you really can't get your hand in to tighten the filter properly. Yes, the filter is INSIDE the oil pan, and NO the specific bike shown is NOT mine.

Gas Man

11-29-2008 10:51 PM

K&P or FTW
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../blingy003.jpg

pickle.of.doom

11-29-2008 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRCNICK11 (Post 108977)

In the future don't put it on so tight and safety wire it. Also the channel locks near the base work well. To safety wire the filter put a large hose clamp on it and then wire the hose clamp to something solid. Or get the K&N filters they have a nut with a hole in it already but I like OEM filters.

Im with him.. I only hand tighten on my filters, then safety wire them. The pressure from the oil actually keeps it nice and snug.

OneSickPsycho

11-30-2008 01:52 AM

Screwdriver + hammer = best filter wrench ever.

Or you could go with this:
http://xtrooper.net/Mossberg1.jpg

marko138

11-30-2008 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho (Post 111976)

Screwdriver + hammer = best filter wrench ever.

Or you could go with this:
http://xtrooper.net/Mossberg1.jpg

That'll do the trick.

pickle.of.doom

11-30-2008 02:32 PM

The mentioned K&N:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...e/100_0978.jpg

ceo012384

12-01-2008 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138 (Post 111604)

I use K&N filters. Easy on, easy off.

Yup.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom (Post 112229)

The mentioned K&N:

Here's mine:

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/f...4/30046455.jpg

Amber Lamps

12-01-2008 06:39 PM

:idk: I still just put oil on the threads and on the oil ring and hand tighten it. Besides,I doubt that I could safety wire an oil filter without taking the fairing off...

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