Oil filter mess, ideas??
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Oil filter mess, ideas??
Just did the first oil/filter change on my 06 FLHT standard. I figure 300 miles is enough.
Anyway, how do you remove the oil filter without making a mess on the front motor mount, etc. I am a clean freek (when it comes to my bike).
I tryed a piece of aluminum foil under the filter to help "guide" the oil out. It helped but still a mess.
Any ideas? I might try a hole in the back filter next time and let it drain overnight.
Thanks for your time,
Tallahassee Doug
Anyway, how do you remove the oil filter without making a mess on the front motor mount, etc. I am a clean freek (when it comes to my bike).
I tryed a piece of aluminum foil under the filter to help "guide" the oil out. It helped but still a mess.
Any ideas? I might try a hole in the back filter next time and let it drain overnight.
Thanks for your time,
Tallahassee Doug
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RE: Oil filter mess, ideas??
I bought this little plastic tray from Harley for about $10 or so that slides under the filter. It is like a half of pipe with i ridge on the back side to prevent oil going backward, then it has a little spout on the other side that sits out far enought to clear the frame and right down into the drain pan. It works great on baggers but does not fit real well on sloptails. Hope this help's.
KB
KB
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RE: Oil filter mess, ideas??
I looked at this and came up with a plastic coke bottle..Leave the cap on, cut the end off and slice it in half length wise. Now a long plastic half tube, slide it under filter and unscrew the filter..Oil pours into the bottle and no spills as the lid is on..Just a thought.
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RE: Oil filter mess, ideas??
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