I got away from the OEM filters years ago, but I don't think there's a "direction" for them inside the filter cover. it IS pretty imperative to make sure the spring (5 on the diagram) and the spring washer (4) are still in there. usually the washer was lost somewhere/somehow through the years.
I use a spin-on adapter amazingly machined by one of our members. saves a lot of time and hassle when you're crawling around on your knees and maybe your back.
Changing the Oil
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heraldhamster
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Re: Changing the Oil
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
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full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Cookie
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Re: Changing the Oil
These are a simple filter with no check valve. It should not matter which direction it goes in.
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mike in france
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Re: Changing the Oil
i know what you mean by putting the filter in the wrong way, once bought a bike with stuffed motor and oil filter spring was on the wrong side of the filter!!!
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Re: Changing the Oil
I was following along with the steps but where they have listed as a 17mm bolt for the oil filter mine is a 12mm. I'm wondering if this is a different setup from others because I used a lot of force to try and remove it but it isn't bulging. It isn't reverse thread is it? The 12mm fits snug
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CYBORG
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Re: Changing the Oil
Some covers have the 12mm bolt, and some have the 17mm bolt. If you have the 12mm, try and upgrade to the 17mm. Also put a little oil on the large O ring when you install the cover, and don't over tighten it.
Will make it easier next time
Will make it easier next time
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1977 custom with 1200 engine
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Re: Changing the Oil
im on my 4th read of this write up and im curious if that Rotella Oil is for Diesel engines... 'cos i bought a gallon... and tis for Diesel. I remember reading something about Diesel in the same thread I took the recommendation from, seeking a final confirmation before pumping it into the 'wing
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Re: Changing the Oil
neverming, re-read it on Randakks blog; green light for the Diesel oilbonestock3 wrote:im on my 4th read of this write up and im curious if that Rotella Oil is for Diesel engines... 'cos i bought a gallon... and tis for Diesel. I remember reading something about Diesel in the same thread I took the recommendation from, seeking a final confirmation before pumping it into the 'wing
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