TX1100F Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 So I'm changing the oil for the first time today. The left and right and lower fairings are off. Anything extra I could/should quickly check while it's a tad naked? We're heading out to eat. I'll check later tonight for your collective ideas. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Cobwebs. Just check hoses, wiring etc. Make sure everything is where it belongs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Any particular reason you took the fairings off? That's not necessary just to change the oil and filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX1100F Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 Cobwebs. HEY NOW!!! It's sitting at 8K. I bought it ~5K a couple months ago. I blew out the cobwebs the first week getting all squidly and stuntin' and shit. Yeah, I'm checking the hoses and connections that are accessible. Also hosed it down. Man!!! That radiator was loaded with dirt! I guess I know what to douche better next time it's gets a bath. -and the oil cooler. I removed the fairings for good measure. Figured I'd do it the "correct Honda method" the first time then look for shortcuts once I know the bike better. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokanxx Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I specially ground down my filter wrench for the XX and said hello to 12 minute oil changes. My filter wrench before required some serious wiggling to get on and off the filter, I grinded about 1/4" of and its a breeze now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhanxx Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Man!!! That radiator was loaded with dirt! I guess I know what to douche better next time it's gets a bath. -and the oil cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhanxx Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Also hosed it down. Man!!! That radiator was loaded with dirt! I guess I know what to douche better next time it's gets a bath. -and the oil cooler. Get a fender extender if u don't already have one. Protects radiator from getting all dinged up too.... Jaws sells 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX1100F Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 I specially ground down my filter wrench for the XX and said hello to 12 minute oil changes. My filter wrench before required some serious wiggling to get on and off the filter, I grinded about 1/4" of and its a breeze now! I noticed that. Great idea! :icon_clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesail Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I specially ground down my filter wrench for the XX and said hello to 12 minute oil changes. My filter wrench before required some serious wiggling to get on and off the filter, I grinded about 1/4" of and its a breeze now! I noticed that. Great idea! :icon_clap: Oil filters should be removable by hand. The sealing ring is not a gasket, and only needs modest pressure to seal.True, they can get stuck, and I do own some strap wrenches for them,but normally filters should come off if you have reasonable hand strength. Read the instructions, and only hand tighten. the only leak I've had in 30 years is when the old seal stayed on an engine block, and it leaked immediately. I do like to prefill the filters to help speed up the time to pressure after a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykotek-xx Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Next time, leave the fairings on. Lay on the ground next to the bike and you can reach up and get the filter with all the plastic in place. If it's stuck, there is room to drive a screwdriver into it to get it to pop loose then spin it off the rest of the way by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Put on an ignition advancer, I love mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lois Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I specially ground down my filter wrench for the XX and said hello to 12 minute oil changes. My filter wrench before required some serious wiggling to get on and off the filter, I grinded about 1/4" of and its a breeze now! I noticed that. Great idea! :icon_clap: Oil filters should be removable by hand. The sealing ring is not a gasket, and only needs modest pressure to seal.True, they can get stuck, and I do own some strap wrenches for them,but normally filters should come off if you have reasonable hand strength. Read the instructions, and only hand tighten. the only leak I've had in 30 years is when the old seal stayed on an engine block, and it leaked immediately. I do like to prefill the filters to help speed up the time to pressure after a change. I like to give mine a 1/4 to tighten, it's rare, but you'v never truly seen God, untill your oil filter backs off, and oil gets on your back tire.....I myself use the hose clamp and tie wire trick.... just to be on the safe side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Randy Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 The easiest way to remove the filter is the wrench that pivots like pliers. Just bring tool up thru bottom of cowl, and look thru opening on side of fairing so you don't even have to get on your back. http://da.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/...h&Submit=Go Even though it comes from Harbor Freight, it is one of the better tools in the store. I like to tighten my filter by hand, then use the wrench to snug it against the block- very easy to break loose when you have the magic tool next oil change. For me, it is hard to get a good grip on the filter to trust hand tight only. I haven't timed myself doing an oil change, but I think under 10 minutes is doable. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhanxx Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 The easiest way to remove the filter is the wrench that pivots like pliers. Just bring tool up thru bottom of cowl, and look thru opening on side of fairing so you don't even have to get on your back. http://da.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/...h&Submit=Go Even though it comes from Harbor Freight, it is one of the better tools in the store. I like to tighten my filter by hand, then use the wrench to snug it against the block- very easy to break loose when you have the magic tool next oil change. For me, it is hard to get a good grip on the filter to trust hand tight only. I haven't timed myself doing an oil change, but I think under 10 minutes is doable. Randy Yep, same tool I used, got my at Fleet Farm for $.99 in one of their bargin bins... I also give that extra 1/4 turn after making double sure u don't double gasket :icon_doh: ... I had a radiator cap failure on my cbr1000f and the overflow dumped fluid all over the rear tire, i just saw Elvis though ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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