Torquing an oil filter without a nut?

[Bagheera]

Just about to service my bike for the first time (XSR900), how do you guys go about tightening the oil filter when there's no nut (I think it's only 17nm?) Do you just hand tighten then use a filter wrench to take it a bit further?

Appreciate any advice. Cheers!

[gbrand42]

Make sure the rubber o-ring is lubricated with a bit of fresh oil and then hand tight only. You don't need any more, just check for leaks once its filled with oil and running. I've never had one leak using this method
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[Bagheera]

[jaffa90]

If you are a bit weak like me it`s 2 hands tight.

[stinkwheel]

Hand tight for me too.
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[2wheelLover51]

I hand tighten and then give it a little bit more with a strap wrench.
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[mentalboy]

[Riejufixing]

[gbrand42]

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[Fisty]

Lube the seal with oil, hand tight.
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[Bagheera]

Never mind how tight to get it, I had a nightmare getting the thing off! Not sure who put it on last but it was over tight. In the end resorted to a pipe wrench and screwdriver hammered through the filter. Gave me just enough leverage to get it off!

I hand tightened it plus half a turn.

Thanks for the replies!

[jaffa90]

[Bagheera]

[Riejufixing]

[mentalboy]

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

I use an oil filter socket (£5) which the R1's previous owner threw in, and a torque wrench. It fits the Kawasaki too but because oil filters are made of Bacofoil it then needs a few taps with a rubber mallet to get it off the filter. Torque wrench because it means not having to worry about whether stuff is too loose or too tight, although you'll need a service manual to determine whether other fittings are lubed or dry at their specified torque setting.

[MCN]

Filling with oil is ok provided you use clean oil and the top of the filter is clean. Some filter manufacturers are better than others at protection from dust andnspiders.
Clean the face of the filter base and oil thebfitler seal.
Spin on and tighten about 3/4 turn after the seal contact the base.
Start the engine and is no leak OK.
If leaking then tighten the filter some more.
You'll need a filter strap/belt to tighten more.
I know Kawasaki ER6 use a very high torque setting. Absolute Bastard to get off.
Heat swells the seals/gasket which provides pressure to keep oil in but almost impossible to remove without tools.
Normally if you use a tool to put on they are kunts to get off later.
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[Andy_Pagin]

I've only ever hand tightened filters on cars and bikes. My technique is tighten, let my relatively puny wrist recover, tighten again, it usually moves about another quarter of an inch. Check for leaks after the next ride. I've never had one leak. As others have said if you do torque it up it will be a complete and utter bastard to get off next time.
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