surfswab, thanks a lot for taking the time (as usual) to shared your knowledge with us. I think the current oil filter is the one with stamped ridges around the edges. Now in this respect, what is your feeling about the K&N oil filter? I saw it in Bike Bandit ( http://www.bikebandit.com/product/16862?m=1989&t=1&td=1), there are actually two, but I know see what are the differences between them.
Javier. On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 1:57 PM, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote: > > No, you don't need a centerstand to do an oil change. But I'd > consider one for future purchase, if I were you. They are worth their > weight in gold when it comes to doing any kind of work on the rear of > the bike (cleaning tire/rim, oiling the chain, removing the rear > wheel, etc). Not that expensive either, considering the convenience > they provide. About $138 at the same Bike Bandit link I posted > earlier. Maybe cheaper on Ebay, but I prefer OEM at high retail > prices for some parts, rather than taking a chance on possibly > defective or inaccurately described used stuff. > > You don't need to purchase the Common Service manual. It's available > for free download at: > > http://www.vf750fd.com/vf750f/Honda_Common_Service_Manual.pdf > > Changing the oil is not that difficult. Lemme rephrase that...it > isn't complicated. Whether it's difficult or not depends on whether > the previous oil changer was a muscle-bound gorilla who tightened > things tighter than they need to be. > > There is a large bolt in the bottom most part of the engine crankcase > (you'll have to lay on your back and look up under and between the > exhaust pipes to see it). When you do this, It will become obvious > why I recommend a ratchet wrench with an extension to reach up in > there. > > The other thing to look at before you get up off your back -- the > filter is on the front of the engine behind the four exhaust pipes. > Check it to see which of 3 types it is: a smooth canister, a canister > with stamped ridges around the edges of the top (closest to you), or > one with what looks like a nut stamped onto the top. Of these, the > stamped nut is the easiest to work with because you can reach it > easily with the aforementioned ratchet/extension wrench. I highly > recommend that your replacement filter have this feature. It will > save a lot of future aggravation. > > The other types require specialized wrenches. The smooth canister > needs a strap-type wrench, the stamped around the edges kind needs a > matching cup-type stamped accessory which fits an extension equipped > ratchet. Good luck with those. They are "fiddly." Both are commonly > available at auto parts stores. > > When you're ready to do the dirty deed (literally, it's messy), put a > drain pan underneath. I like the large, shallow throwawy aluminum > baking pans mommas/wives use for pot roast (let momma use it first for > pot roast and tell her you'll be in for dinner in a few minutes). > > Now, unscrew the bolt and get outta the way, here comes a gusher. > Less messy if you just let the bolt fall into the pan and fish it out > later. Let it drain for several minutes until it quits dripping. > Then move the pan under the oil filter and repeat the process. Easier > and less messy to let the filter sit on the exhaust pipes till it > finishes dripping also. > Then fish it out from behind the the pipes, moving it with your > fingers toward the right side of the bike. > > Installation of the new filter is just the reverse, except dip your > finger in clean oil and apply a thin film of it around the rubber > gasket on the bottom of the filter before you install it. Tighten it > just snug, then another quarter-turn. You want just tight enough not > to leak oil, but not so tight you can't get it off next time. > (Remember our muscle-bound gorilla friend!). > > Ditto the bolt in the bottom case. Make sure the washer that was on > the bolt is still there. If it's not there and not in the roast pan, > look up at the bottom case. It may be stuck there. Tighten just > enough for oil not to leak, and no more. > > Refill with your favorite oil and go sit down to a pot roast dinner. > Better wash your hands first (!) > > > > > > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
