Yamaha Oil Filter

[Rumpole of the Bailey]

Yeah, I know there is a dedicated thread on this subject but I needed to add my experience regarding this difficult proceedure.

When I bought my scoot I decided to change the oil every 3,000 kms or thereabouts. I use Yamalube 10w 50.

I also decided to change the oil filter every 6,000 km or every second oil change. Problem was, on the first filter change I couldn't get a K & N filter and I had to buy a filter removal tool anyway to get the original filter off.
So I left the shop with the tool and a Yamaha oilf filter.

Checking the FZ6 site, I knew I was in for some fun and when the tool didn't take the filter off, I wasn't surprised to find myself locating a screwdriver and hammer. Yeah, nice job.

So last night I resolved myself to getting the filter off again this morning with a hammer and driver as it was oil change day again and I had bought another Yamaha filter.

Imagine my surprise and pleasure when the filter came off easily with the Yamaha tool! Sure I had coated the o ring with oil, tightened it by hand and then 1/4 of a turn with the filter tool. I had changed it 4 months ago, perhaps this was the reason? Not enough time to seal itself hard on?

Anyway, your humble scribe will continue with the standard filters until I can locate a K & N filter. Besides, I bought a Filter Removal Tool and hate wasting money, I want to use it!


Cheers,

Rumpole

 

[Wolfman]

Yeah, I know there is a dedicated thread on this subject but I needed to add my experience regarding this difficult proceedure.

When I bought my scoot I decided to change the oil every 3,000 kms or thereabouts. I use Yamalube 10w 50.

I also decided to change the oil filter every 6,000 km or every second oil change. Problem was, on the first filter change I couldn't get a K & N filter and I had to buy a filter removal tool anyway to get the original filter off.
So I left the shop with the tool and a Yamaha oilf filter.

Checking the FZ6 site, I knew I was in for some fun and when the tool didn't take the filter off, I wasn't surprised to find myself locating a screwdriver and hammer. Yeah, nice job.

So last night I resolved myself to getting the filter off again this morning with a hammer and driver as it was oil change day again and I had bought another Yamaha filter.

Imagine my surprise and pleasure when the filter came off easily with the Yamaha tool! Sure I had coated the o ring with oil, tightened it by hand and then 1/4 of a turn with the filter tool. I had changed it 4 months ago, perhaps this was the reason? Not enough time to seal itself hard on?

Anyway, your humble scribe will continue with the standard filters until I can locate a K & N filter. Besides, I bought a Filter Removal Tool and hate wasting money, I want to use it!


Cheers,

Rumpole

Ozzieboy was whinging at me today about exactly the same thing...muttering similar about getting a K&N filter in future....

Why dont they all come with a nut conveniently welded to the top of the filter like K&N, surely it aint that hard, or expensive!

 

[GConn]

I used 3-4 different filter tools on my FZ6 with no results. I simply had no space to work...I always ended up using the screwdriver method which I hated...

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

You can never have enough tools!!!!!!!!

And +1 on the K&N, I always keep an extra one in stock....

 

[brad81987]

I've been thinking of switching to K&N for this very reason but I've also found my cap style filter wrench grabs super well to the grainy coating on the PureOne. I have a Mobile 1 on there right now and I'm a bit nervous what I'll find when I go to take it off...

 

[Discofrank]

u guys are tightning to much!! thats all. never tighten the filter with the tool
i have never had to use a tool to remove my filter on bike OR car

i lube the o ring with some oil and then tighten with hand only never with the tool. yet to have a leak or issue
this reminds me need to do my oil soon

 

[MaxRyan]

I only tighten by hand as well, cars and bikes and have never had a leak. I used water pump pliers to get the first filter off my bike however. I put them on the end and crushed it so they indented in and then i turner the pliers with a crescent wrench .

 

[Maverick]

I use stock Yamaha oil filters and I have noticed that you need to ensure you get a good oil filter socket for best results. I have tried the belt and plier types and they are inadequate for the job (at least most/ some of the time).

Also, I already own a torque wrench so I use it when tighening the filter and drain plug.