oil filter removal

[paynety2]

the oil filter looks like a pain and half to get to. any good suggestions on how to remove it without dismantaling every plastic body piece?

 

[yamahas]

I get at it by removing the air box.

 

[Mooseman]

It can be done just by removing the airbox but it is tight. I can do it with my big hands. Having a K&N filter with the nut on the end helps a lot.

 

[paynety2]

oil filter

Sure is a tight squeeze in there. Think i might just take the oil cooler off next time since i already have the airbox ripped out. Is that a knock sensor by the filter or a oil pressure sensor?

 

[woolyviper]

put a big hose clamp on it then you can push down on the clamp to get it loose.

 

[cannondale27]

I just use a big slip joint pliers.My advice change it every two seasons and remove front subframe for inspecting everything at same time.Changing just the oil every year is sooo easy!

 

[paynety2]

@cannondale27
That sounds like the best bet.

 

[MikeWalters]

Same here, airbox off & a pair of channel-lock pliers. Easy I thought but I don't have sausage fingers either haha

 

[Mooseman]

I have sausage fingers and I can get the filter in there. It can be done!