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14-10-08, 09:50 AM

Just a quick thing I want to check, I'm changing the oil on the bike with putting the new filter back on, is it enough to make it hand tight or does it ned more force when the new filter is put in place?

14-10-08, 09:52 AM

Hand tight is good.

Drew Carey · 14-10-08, 09:56 AM

I thought it was.....screw until contact is made, then use a filter socket to make 2 full turns of the filter (using writing as a marker).

14-10-08, 12:03 PM

ive always done mine hand tight and never had a problem.

14-10-08, 12:06 PM

Yep hand tight is good... good and tight though.

yorkie_chris · 14-10-08, 12:10 PM

Hand tight. Don't forget to make sure old O ring isn't stuck to motor, also oil the new O ring.

Biker Biggles · 14-10-08, 03:42 PM

I do mine as tight as I can with bare hands and no more.

14-10-08, 06:00 PM

Yup I did it! So new oil and plugs changed I'll keep am eye on the filter to make sure nothing is escapng, but all seems well.

I'll probally buy another air filter casue the one in there looks a bit dirty, with the odd dead fly wedge in for good mesure. The rest of the bike looks good, I'm give it a good clean, check everything else then it should be good to go. My chain looks in good condition, pads ect.

So that my first bike service people

Its not that hard really is it? I'm gonna bu a few more tools, but apart from that not bad.

yorkie_chris · 14-10-08, 06:02 PM

You're f###ed mate. It's all downhill from there, spending more on tools than you know what to do with ... spending more time in garage fettling than owt else...

TSM · 14-10-08, 06:57 PM

did you remember to put a dab of oil on the filter rubber seal before fitting, not a big issue.

14-10-08, 09:50 AM	#1
metalmonkey Guest Posts: n/a	Oil Change Just a quick thing I want to check, I'm changing the oil on the bike with putting the new filter back on, is it enough to make it hand tight or does it ned more force when the new filter is put in place?

14-10-08, 09:52 AM	#2
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil Change Hand tight is good.

14-10-08, 09:56 AM	#3
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Oil Change I thought it was.....screw until contact is made, then use a filter socket to make 2 full turns of the filter (using writing as a marker). __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

14-10-08, 12:03 PM	#4
sv650k4 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil Change ive always done mine hand tight and never had a problem.

14-10-08, 12:06 PM	#5
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil Change Yep hand tight is good... good and tight though.

14-10-08, 12:10 PM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Oil Change Hand tight. Don't forget to make sure old O ring isn't stuck to motor, also oil the new O ring. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

14-10-08, 03:42 PM	#7
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Oil Change I do mine as tight as I can with bare hands and no more. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

14-10-08, 06:00 PM	#8
metalmonkey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil Change Yup I did it! So new oil and plugs changed I'll keep am eye on the filter to make sure nothing is escapng, but all seems well. I'll probally buy another air filter casue the one in there looks a bit dirty, with the odd dead fly wedge in for good mesure. The rest of the bike looks good, I'm give it a good clean, check everything else then it should be good to go. My chain looks in good condition, pads ect. So that my first bike service people Its not that hard really is it? I'm gonna bu a few more tools, but apart from that not bad.

14-10-08, 06:02 PM	#9
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Oil Change You're f###ed mate. It's all downhill from there, spending more on tools than you know what to do with ... spending more time in garage fettling than owt else... __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

14-10-08, 06:57 PM	#10
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Oil Change did you remember to put a dab of oil on the filter rubber seal before fitting, not a big issue. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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