Oil filter funnel, worth it?
#32
07-02-2014, 07:25 AM
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just a side note.... oil dry is typically made from clay....if you take a little bit and spread on your oil stain/spot, then grind it with your shoe, you will break down the clay into a fine powder and this will suck the oil right up off your floor. Save your paper towels, use a little oil dry. If it doesn't look too bad, you could always save it and reuse again. You will be amazed that a minute or two of this will remove a lot of stains on your floor.
#33
07-02-2014, 07:44 AM
Bought me one of those purdy orange ones and found out that on my '12 twinky it wont work because of the oil cooler. It's tough to use on my Evo motor but with some finesse, it can be done. Bottom line; gave it to my buddy who doesn't have a cooler.
Went back to using the method like Fourburgs, drain pan and brake clean. Been doing that for over 20 years now.
As for those expensive filters, the jury is still out on the effectiveness.
Personally. I buy an inexpensive magnetic filter that works just fine for the 3-5K oil changes plus every so often, I cut the filter apart to check for metal pieces.
Roger
Went back to using the method like Fourburgs, drain pan and brake clean. Been doing that for over 20 years now.
As for those expensive filters, the jury is still out on the effectiveness.
Personally. I buy an inexpensive magnetic filter that works just fine for the 3-5K oil changes plus every so often, I cut the filter apart to check for metal pieces.
Roger
#36
07-02-2014, 10:37 AM
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#37
07-02-2014, 11:19 AM
If your bike has engine guards you can lean it over to the right onto the engine guard (with less than a half a tank of gas). Warm up the bike engine first, shut it down, and then let it lean in that position for about 5 minutes. This will drain all of the oil from the oil filter. Remove filter in this position, install a new one, and then complete the draining of the oil tank/crankcase and re-fill. Run engine again to completely warm it up, check level and top off as needed. You won`t have to worry about an oil mess from your filter, and won`t need any "spill proof" gadgets.
#38
07-02-2014, 11:22 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
I'm with you on that - with the filter removed there is plenty of access for cleaning more than just the little spilled oil.
#40
07-02-2014, 09:06 PM
Came across this item on amazon, wanted to see if spending the $20 on this plastic tool will be worth the cost? Seems like a nice idea, I know that many change their oil filter which is the messy part with some sort of plastic soda bottle gadget, I tried to see if I could find it on youtube but no luck as to what others use or recommend..
I need to change the oil on my 2014 SG, its already passed do the break in period.
Let me know, thanks~
I need to change the oil on my 2014 SG, its already passed do the break in period.
Let me know, thanks~