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  • Bang a big screwdriver through the oil filter and wind it off? I've only had one fall apart with this method but it was easy enough to pick it out of the threads once it was shredded. I honestly thought that was how everyone did it without a wrench. If you are a bit posh you might want to wear some marigolds!

  • Good suggestion.

    Just need to get a 2nd oil pan/similar to grab the fresh oil.

    It's just such a fucking PITA finding the time and planning the logistics, not to mention doing it in the dark with a torch and car headlights. I'm wondering if I could cheekily move my insurance from the lockup to my house, then call my free breakdown recovery on my insurance to transport the bike back to my house.

  • A decent headlamp is a good investment. Useful in so many ways. I used to use a little maglite, I could swap engines on the TZR overnight with just that and the streetlights. I wouldn't want to do it now though.

  • What are you week end plans? Think I have a pair of oil filter pliers. straps and chains. Also second oil pan.

    Sometimes company can help.

    Think a friend has a jumper pack to help.

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