... I found the spring on my area p header is kind of in the way of gettin the filter wrench cap around the filter. ...You construct a tool - look around you, can you form some sort of rudimentary lathe?
Went back to the auto store and got a strap wrench, and eventually got it to turn the damn thing. 4.5 quarts of mobil 1 full synthetic, K&N filter, and some $60 wasted later, everything is all good. Unfortunately, I didn't get Brian's text until after this was all done, or I would of just waited 3000 miles or so. According to the owners manual, the oil needs to be changed every 7500 miles, not 3000.
Also according to it, lubrication needs to happen at these points:
sidestand
center stand
clutch lever
front and rear break levers
Does anyone actually do this? Or only if they feel bad or have resistance?
I lubricate those areas once a year or so..............................when I remember it.
front and rear break levers