OMFG oil filter HELL!!!!!!!

[buzzbomb]

I'm surprised so many had a problem. It's really easy to get the filter off if you use an adjustable wrench and squeeze down until the outer edge of the filter crushes a little bit, then start turning. Gotta have some good muscle in it, but turn slowly at the same time, this way the filter won't tear as you twist.

I'm glad you'rs went so easily. I can speak from experience that not all do. I can't tell you why, because I've no clue. Mine was full-grown bitch, though.

 

[TssTssTss]

factory oil filter came off with surprising ease using a 65/67mm 'oil filter wrench' from NAPA or some such place... torqued the replacement filter, per Yamaha specs, to 12 ft-lbs.

Went to change the oil today and that very same filter wrench refuses to keep hold of the GD filter - as I turn it, it rises up on the filter itself, basically spinning uselessly...

looks like I am going to get to experience the whole 'screwdriver-filter-removal' experience.

 

[BKP]

factory oil filter came off with surprising ease using a 65/67mm 'oil filter wrench' from NAPA or some such place... torqued the replacement filter, per Yamaha specs, to 12 ft-lbs.

Went to change the oil today and that very same filter wrench refuses to keep hold of the GD filter - as I turn it, it rises up on the filter itself, basically spinning uselessly...

looks like I am going to get to experience the whole 'screwdriver-filter-removal' experience.

K&N 204. Never have that problem again...

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[nismos14]

K&N 204. Never have that problem again...

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K&N is so expensive.

 

[JT]

What is an oil filter????? haha j/k my experiances where not that bad specialy after replacing original that did not he the nut on top.

 

[SurfJunkie]

What is an oil filter????? haha j/k my experiances where not that bad specialy after replacing original that did not he the nut on top.

My factory filter came off no problem.

I still use Yamaha filters. Nothing a little sand paper or filter wrench cant take care of.

 

[Popeyeman69]

My filter wrench kept slipping due to the fact it was just a bit too big. Took the wrench to my vise and dimpled the flats with a 1/4" drive extension. I opened the vise to the size of the flats and hit the extension with a small hammer and reduced the size of the filter wrench just enough that I had to tap it onto the filter. Came right off, using about 60ftlbs of torque. I agree that Yamaha must have a filter person that doesn't know how toread torque tables!

 

[BKP]

K&N is so expensive.

It's all relative. Extra $2-$3 every 3000 miles is worth it for the nut alone. The fact that K&N makes a great filter is gravy.

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[yellowfz]

Torque specs on the filter are crazy, I have tractor that does more PSI than the bike and it states "hand tighten filter".
I just hand tightened mine this last time and nothing leaking yet, will see when it is time to change oil if it is a toughie this time.
Can't see the FZ6R having insane oil pressure.