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Well, after learning tons of stuff on this forum - including everything I needed to know about my first oil change - I figured it was time to give something back. I know how much you love pictures, so I took some as I did the 600 mile change on my '07 900 Classic LT.
The drain plug is a 17mm bolt. All of the regulator-related bolts are 10mm. I used a "pliers" type oil filter wrench to remove the factory filter and while it was snug, it was not difficult to remove.
The regulator cover comes off first; then the regulator itself (which I left on the bike as the connector seemed plenty sturdy to hold it); then the regulator bracket. After all of that is out of the way, the filter is accessible. I used the Purolator PL14612, $5.88 from Advance Auto Parts.
The most difficult part was actually adding the fresh oil. I neglected to take note ahead of time that the fill hole is on an angle, and the standard funnels I have made it difficult to fill. Next time, I'll use a funnel with a long, flexible tube on the end to make life easier (and neater).
Overall, it was much easier than I anticipated after reading the difficulties some had with removing the oil filter.
Anyway, hope the pics are of some help to future DIY'ers!
Jim
The drain plug is a 17mm bolt. All of the regulator-related bolts are 10mm. I used a "pliers" type oil filter wrench to remove the factory filter and while it was snug, it was not difficult to remove.
The regulator cover comes off first; then the regulator itself (which I left on the bike as the connector seemed plenty sturdy to hold it); then the regulator bracket. After all of that is out of the way, the filter is accessible. I used the Purolator PL14612, $5.88 from Advance Auto Parts.
The most difficult part was actually adding the fresh oil. I neglected to take note ahead of time that the fill hole is on an angle, and the standard funnels I have made it difficult to fill. Next time, I'll use a funnel with a long, flexible tube on the end to make life easier (and neater).
Overall, it was much easier than I anticipated after reading the difficulties some had with removing the oil filter.
Anyway, hope the pics are of some help to future DIY'ers!
Jim
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