Oil change with altrider slid plate
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I have not changed my oil filter since adding the Altrider skid plate so I don't know how long it takes. I use the Yamaha oil filters and yes it will need to be dropped in order to change the filter.
I've been thinking of switching to the Mobil 1 filters (M-108 I believe?) because I hate buying the Yammy filters at the dealer. Plus, I can just buy them with the Mobil 1 oil at Autozone. The Mobile 1 filter is a tad shorter, although it still may not be short enough to change with the plate on.
I've been thinking of switching to the Mobil 1 filters (M-108 I believe?) because I hate buying the Yammy filters at the dealer. Plus, I can just buy them with the Mobil 1 oil at Autozone. The Mobile 1 filter is a tad shorter, although it still may not be short enough to change with the plate on.
It's the M1-108, and yes it's a tad shorter....short enough to clear the OEM accessory plate, barely. Not sure on the AltRider though...ThatsLife said:
Edit to add: I must either be lazy, or sloppy, because I leave the skid plate on and wipe up the excess best I can.
greg the pole
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I have the altrider plate.
Word of warning. If you are changing the filter for the first time, take the plate off.
My filter was spun on by godzilla himself. I ended leaving the plate on and after fighting with it for a while, finally got it to spin off.
It clears the plate without issue, and a new yamaha filter went it.
The plate has two drain holes on it. it's best to drain the oil, while the bike is on the side stand, that way, 95% of the oil comes out the holes.
Once it's empty, reinstall the drain bolts, install a new filter, put it on the centerstand, fill to appropriate level.
For any changes in the futre, the plate can stay on.
G
Word of warning. If you are changing the filter for the first time, take the plate off.
My filter was spun on by godzilla himself. I ended leaving the plate on and after fighting with it for a while, finally got it to spin off.
It clears the plate without issue, and a new yamaha filter went it.
The plate has two drain holes on it. it's best to drain the oil, while the bike is on the side stand, that way, 95% of the oil comes out the holes.
Once it's empty, reinstall the drain bolts, install a new filter, put it on the centerstand, fill to appropriate level.
For any changes in the futre, the plate can stay on.
G
Joe-JOE
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I just remove the altrider bracket near the filter & manage to get the oem filter changed without dropping the skidplate.
Hey everybody. I did my first oil change with the AltRider skid plate, it was not to bad, and the oil filter does come off no problem with the skid plate attached. A few things that will help you out are;
1) The rear drain bolt can be accessed with your normal ratchet and 13mm through the drain hole in the skid plate, the front did not line up to allow me to do it, so I had to use a box wrench.
2) Make your life easy and remove the front bracket next to the filter, then you have plenty of room to work, it takes less than a minute to remove.
3) Line your skid plate with some sorbent pads. Don't do like I did and just use rags. You don't want oil pooling and possibly running out to the back tire while riding. It might not end well.
4) Have a big pair of channel locks or something to remove the filter. I ended up just driving a thick philips screwdriver through the filter to spin it off, might/might not be the best idea.
Good luck!
1) The rear drain bolt can be accessed with your normal ratchet and 13mm through the drain hole in the skid plate, the front did not line up to allow me to do it, so I had to use a box wrench.
2) Make your life easy and remove the front bracket next to the filter, then you have plenty of room to work, it takes less than a minute to remove.
3) Line your skid plate with some sorbent pads. Don't do like I did and just use rags. You don't want oil pooling and possibly running out to the back tire while riding. It might not end well.
4) Have a big pair of channel locks or something to remove the filter. I ended up just driving a thick philips screwdriver through the filter to spin it off, might/might not be the best idea.
Good luck!
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I just remove the skid plate, maybe 5 mins to remove. Super easy, gives me the chance to clearly inspect the sump/pan and clean everything off..
I leave the rear bracket on the bike an just un-bolt the plate from the bracket, the two front brackets are super easy to get to, I leave the "arm" bracket attached to the plate and just unbolt it from the motor/engine.
And it makes it easier for me to wax the inside of the skid plate, yup I'm that guy!! lol
I leave the rear bracket on the bike an just un-bolt the plate from the bracket, the two front brackets are super easy to get to, I leave the "arm" bracket attached to the plate and just unbolt it from the motor/engine.
And it makes it easier for me to wax the inside of the skid plate, yup I'm that guy!! lol