I am trying to remove the oil filter on the 2000 Monster 900 I purchased recently. The oil has probably not been changed in at least 5 or 6 years. I have tried a strap type filter wrench but it is not coming off. I am going to purchase one of the wrenches shown in the Haynes manual.
I am concerned about damaging the threads on the filter boss.
Any suggestions?
Thanks! Rick
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i recommend a big plumbers wrench. it might put a hole in the filter and will definitely damage it, but who cares?
I've used penetrating oil and filter pliers. It took some time and I destroyed the filter, but it came out eventually. The filter will usually give before the threads on your engine will. Some people have been successful using a screwdriver through the side of the filter.
Quote from: justinrhenry on February 10, 2013, 07:41:26 AM
i recommend a big plumbers wrench. it might put a hole in the filter and will definitely damage it, but who cares?
this.
hammer an old screwdriver through the filter (piercing it from both ends) and turn.
^ This.
And just a heads up if it isn't obvious: oil will immediately spill everywhere when you puncture it.
Got the darn filter off. Went to NAPA and bought a filter wrench with three "arms" that tighten on the filter as you turn it. Uses a 3/8" socket connection so I used my breaker bar for leverage. No damage. New filter on. New oil in. ALL GOOD! ;D
Also installed a new Yuasa battery. Siphoned the old gas out of the tank and put in some new premium and fired her up. Once she warmed up, she ran quite well.
Now, I just need to change cam belts. May have the Ducati dealership do that.
Tires on the way. Avon Storm II Ultras. Same as I run on my ZRX.
Where do we start