changing oil filter ONLY
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Long story short went to do the OL's fluids yesterday and didnt have the right filter wrench. So cause I'm stupid i just did the oil. Can i take the filter off now? Or will i loose all the oil out of the tank? Will it only drain to the oil lines?
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That's a good question, that I don't know the true answer to. I think ya can pull the filter and just loose the oil in the filter and lines, but I'm not sure. Really never thought of it before now.
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Seascape; I had a "geritol moment" one time & saw the new filter on my workbench after dumping in the oil![Icon Doh](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_doh.gif)
Decided to go ahead & swap filter after oil b/c I didn't start the bike so all the oil was still in lower motor. Other than the norm oil in filter - nothing else ran out. I'd say have a pan ready & swap the filter. You could lose a little fluid, but just top off when the new filter's on.
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Decided to go ahead & swap filter after oil b/c I didn't start the bike so all the oil was still in lower motor. Other than the norm oil in filter - nothing else ran out. I'd say have a pan ready & swap the filter. You could lose a little fluid, but just top off when the new filter's on.
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shouldnt be an issue go aheadand give'er hell. channel locks or a pipe wrench works lacking those if you have a leather belt you can make in impromptu strap wrench fairly quickly
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Since U already did it really don't make any difference.
2 choices, either do it or leave the filter till next change. then U'll know...
2 choices, either do it or leave the filter till next change. then U'll know...
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Thanks guys!
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Changing the oil with out doing the filter is like taking a shower and putting your dirty clothes back on.