I want to be able to go to Canadian Tire stores and buy a filter for my motorcycle, but they won't provide a reference number for me.
check these filters out for your bike: http://www.amsoil.com/redirect.cgi?zo=14 63115&page=StoreFront/eaom
First video tutorial for rubberontheroad.wordpress.com - changing the oil and oil filter on your motorcycle!
When changing motorcycle oil filters, the first step is to locate the oil filter and drain the oil from the motorcycle. Use an oil filter wrench ...
: Purolator ML16817 Black Motorcycle Oil Filter (Pack of 2): Purolator ML16817 Black Motorcycle Oil Filter (Pack... 
: Purolator ML16817 Black Motorcycle Oil Filter (Pack of 2) 
: Purolator ML16817 Black Motorcycle Oil Filter (Pack of 2) 
: Purolator ML16817 Black Motorcycle Oil Filter (Pack of 2) 
Unfortunately I didn't take a before shot. But the filter had quite a bit of gunk inside. Mostly a small amount of sludge in the bottom (see note).
There was also the corroded and broken down remnants of the old o-ring, (which has cracked apart) that was really caked into the...
Left crankcase is off to inspect the goodies. Everything looks pretty good.
I don't have a filter wrench, so I just stuck a screwdriver in and turned... all was well until I dropped the filter into the oil pan, sending used motor oil all over the floor, the bike, and me. Thank God this only has to be done every 3,000 miles.
reflections in an oil filter cap for a Harley WLA
Here is the oil filter housing inside the right side cover. I need to use gasket remover and get the remains of the old gasket out of there before I can seal it up and add the new oil.
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