Service advice? Curvy. - SV650.org

01-03-14, 06:59 PM

Hi guys, I decided to service my SV650SX 1999 this weekend and been having a problem finding a suitable coolant/anti-freeze for it and my other problem is getting the old oil filter off, it looks pretty old and I've used a strap remover but this ones on so tight it snapped it! I measured it at 66mm 14 flute

What I want to know is..

What type of coolant do I need

is 66mm 14 flute the right size for a cup wrench to remove it?

thanks

01-03-14, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharkyRider

Hi guys, I decided to service my SV650SX 1999 this weekend and been having a problem finding a suitable coolant/anti-freeze for it and my other problem is getting the old oil filter off, it looks pretty old and I've used a strap remover but this ones on so tight it snapped it! I measured it at 66mm 14 flute

What I want to know is..

What type of coolant do I need

is 66mm 14 flute the right size for a cup wrench to remove it?

thanks

For the oil filter, buy the correct cup wrench with a 1/2" socket drive hole and you'll get it off no problem. You'll find one cheap on ebay. Best idea with coolant is to get the original manufacturer product then you should have no issues. It may cost a bit more but is the best idea in the long run.
Cheers.

01-03-14, 09:56 PM

The cooling system on your bike is just like what's on a car. Any antifreeze that you would put in your car, you can put in your bike.

You can drive an old Phillips screwdriver or something similar through the filer and use that to break it loose.

01-03-14, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wideguy

You can drive an old Phillips screwdriver or something similar through the filer and use that to break it loose.

+1, if you're replacing it anyway! I did this on an old scirocco once, worked a treat!

MJC-DEV · 02-03-14, 09:36 AM

Having a hot engine and oil make the filter come off a lot easier than with a cold one.
Halfords antifreeze is fine

02-03-14, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wideguy

You can drive an old Phillips screwdriver or something similar through the filer and use that to break it loose.

Just tried this and how wrong. It didn't even break it loose just ripped the sides of the can open.

Tomor · 02-03-14, 10:24 AM

Have seen it done many times. Drive the screwdriver through and use it as a lever to unscrew the filter

DJ123 · 02-03-14, 10:31 AM

Both of the options you've tried should have got it to move. Maybe a daft question but are you turning it the right way? Get a pair of swan neck grips with a decent handle length, grip round the filter and turn. They will have no issue providing you do it right.

02-03-14, 06:37 PM

I made a dent with a flat head screwdriver on the base and angled it counter-clockwise - loosened up much better than the screwdriver through the filter theory.

Thanks for those who replied with advice.

All service is done now, although I thought I'd get more help from this site.

Dipper · 02-03-14, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharkyRider

although I thought I'd get more help from this site.

Not too sure you'll get more next time...

01-03-14, 06:59 PM	#1
SharkyRider Guest Posts: n/a	Service advice? Curvy. Hi guys, I decided to service my SV650SX 1999 this weekend and been having a problem finding a suitable coolant/anti-freeze for it and my other problem is getting the old oil filter off, it looks pretty old and I've used a strap remover but this ones on so tight it snapped it! I measured it at 66mm 14 flute What I want to know is.. What type of coolant do I need is 66mm 14 flute the right size for a cup wrench to remove it? thanks

01-03-14, 09:56 PM	#3
wideguy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: General service help The cooling system on your bike is just like what's on a car. Any antifreeze that you would put in your car, you can put in your bike. You can drive an old Phillips screwdriver or something similar through the filer and use that to break it loose. Last edited by wideguy; 01-03-14 at 09:58 PM.

02-03-14, 09:36 AM	#5
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: General service help Having a hot engine and oil make the filter come off a lot easier than with a cold one. Halfords antifreeze is fine __________________ 2006 SK6, wavy discs, 8.5N K-Tech springs, Debrix Emulators, Nitron Shock, Silkolene RSF Pro 10W, Eastern Beaver H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit, Avon Storm Ultra 2 tyres, Ebay billet brake/clutch levers

02-03-14, 10:24 AM	#7
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Service advice? Curvy. Have seen it done many times. Drive the screwdriver through and use it as a lever to unscrew the filter __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

02-03-14, 10:31 AM	#8
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Service advice? Curvy. Both of the options you've tried should have got it to move. Maybe a daft question but are you turning it the right way? Get a pair of swan neck grips with a decent handle length, grip round the filter and turn. They will have no issue providing you do it right. __________________ BMW F800ST

02-03-14, 06:37 PM	#9
SharkyRider Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Service advice? Curvy. I made a dent with a flat head screwdriver on the base and angled it counter-clockwise - loosened up much better than the screwdriver through the filter theory. Thanks for those who replied with advice. All service is done now, although I thought I'd get more help from this site.

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