Triumphrat

luiz

Had the idea of changing oil myself. Tried to remove oil filter with a strap wrench which managed only to crush it. Any idea welcome.

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DaveG

Hi when I first tried changing the oil filter I had the same problem. I eventually attacked the filter with a screw driver, pierced through and then levered the filter around. I have since bought a "bell" oil filter tool (like a big socket) - Triumph will sell you one, but you can also get them elsewhere. Be careful - there are 2 different diameters, so best go down the shops with the old filter and get the right tool to fit.

luiz

Is the filter can strong enough not to be cut to pieces by the screwdriver when trying to turn it? If it is broken apart,removing the remains may be even more difficult.

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TechmanBD

If you are careful it can be done. I have done it as well. When I hammered the screw driver through, then I used the hammer and tapped it from the side to help loosen it. It is messy as well, so have some rags ready.

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bradtx

Luiz, Okay, here's a couple of tips that've worked for me...Place two bolts, 180 d. apart between the strap wrench and the filter. This will dent the filter enough (sometimes) to get some purchase. The other is to take a strip of rough sandpaper, fold it back-to-back so sandpaper faces both sides. Place that between the strap wrench and filter.

I hate to even mention this, but here I go anyway, lefty/loosey; righty/tighty.

Brad

fivehundo

Exactly!

Anyway, the screwdriver idea is what I use when these things get screwed on my bike too tight. It's pretty shade-tree, but it works... :

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Japawhat02

Are you turning it the right way.

Off topic where the smilies go????

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TechmanBD

When you "Post Reply" look to the right. There are smileys, and right below there is a link that says "more".

Also you may need to change setting in your profile. go into your profile, click on "Edit Options", scroll all the way down to Miscelleneois Option. In the Message Editor Interface choose the "Enhanced Inteface" in the combobox.

I see you put them in, If you are asking why you don't see them? when posting a reply, look below and see if the Disable Smileys is checked. Uncheck to see the smileys. You will also need to set that in your profile.

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DaytonaNewbie

A friend had the same problem when he first got his 2000 Sprint. After he used the ol screwdriver trick, he switched over to K&N's. They've got a 17mm bolt head on the bottom. Its almost too easy, 15 seconds with a socket & you'll spend more time waiting for the oil to drain than anything else. Its late but if I remember right most of the triples use a K&N-191.

Ricochet_Rabbit

I'm starting to wonder who's putting these filters on...

If the screwdriver trick doesn't work, use the largest pair of slip-joint pliers you can find to fit. By this time you've made a huge mess, your old filter's totally mangled, you're ready to beat the crap out of the guy who put it on, and you've pretty much decided to never pick up a tool and work on your own bike again.

But hang in there, it will come off, and the next time it will be easier t take off because:
1) You put it on yourself and did not try to win the "World's Strongest Man" contest
2) You used the K & N

Good luck.

Ric