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27-12-2021, 02:16 PM | #1 |
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Filter removal tool
I have bought a HiFlo filter for my M1200s as I already have a fitting tool. Unfortunately I have drained the oil and cannot remove the old filter as it has only 8 or 10 flutes and my tool has 14. I have searched online for a tool but cannot find one, can anyone help?
I have a clamping type remover but that cannot be used as there is not enough clearance around the filter.
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27-12-2021, 04:33 PM | #2 |
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Enough space to get a turn of push bike chain on it?
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28-12-2021, 01:00 AM | #3 |
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No, can't even get a grip on it with a strap wrench.
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27-12-2021, 09:12 PM | #4 |
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Punch an old screwdriver through both sides and it should undo fine.
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28-12-2021, 01:02 AM | #5 |
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That's the option I was trying to avoid but it looks like the only way unless I buy a proper tool which will only get used once.
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28-12-2021, 07:23 AM | #6 |
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Would oil filter pliers work? I have a pair in Pensford which is not too far from Clevedon. They worked ok on my 600 Monster but no idea how the access looks on yours
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28-12-2021, 08:59 AM | #7 |
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Thanks mate but they wont fit as the filter sits in an alcove created by the sump so there is only around 1/4" clearance.
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28-12-2021, 09:13 AM | #8 |
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Some EBay sellers offer filter and wrench sets...perhaps a cheaper way of extending your wrench collection?
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29-12-2021, 12:57 PM | #9 |
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Well I got it done but what a job. I couldn't get a big screwdriver to fit in around the exhaust, sump and oil cooler so I had to use two screw drivers punched into the bottom (End) of the filter and use a lever to twist the filter off but it was in so tight I ended up using a 2ft tommy bar to prise the old filter off, must have been fitted by a bloody gorilla. The last filter was fitted by a "trained by Ducati Gorilla" so I wont be using their services again. New HiFlo fitted and torqued up to 11 nm. Thanks for all your contributions.
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29-12-2021, 04:08 PM | #10 |
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29-12-2021, 01:13 PM | #11 |
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It was always recommended that a smear of lubricant was applied to the seal before fitting, presumably your gorilla hadn’t bothered....
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29-12-2021, 05:04 PM | #12 |
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I always bought the k&n oil filter with the hex nut fitted to it for ease of fitting and removal
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29-12-2021, 05:50 PM | #13 |
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I used to buy the k&n (which i'm lead to believe are made by Hiflo) with the hex nut but Hi Flo themselves now do a filter with a hex nut which i believe has RC after the part number
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30-12-2021, 08:53 AM | #14 |
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It wont be a problem in the future as I always use HiFlo filters and have a proper tool to fit/remove them.
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04-01-2022, 03:26 PM | #15 |
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Sorry I'm a bit late to this one.
One way of removing them is to drill two holes a couple of inches apart at one end of a length of flat bar and put some self tappers through and screw into the filter. Hope this makes sense. Iain |
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