oil change with aftermarket exhaust.

The bottom line is everything is in the way.

In all likelyhood oil from the drain plug will drip or pour right onto the exhaust.

I can't get the oil fliter cover completely off without removal of the headers.

I'm thinking some aluminum foil over the pipes near the drain plug might help reduce some mess.

I'm wondering if the spin on oil filter adapter would solve the problem with the header.

 

What brand of exhaust?
With my MAC 4-into-1, I can get the filter housing off without having to remove the pipes; but doing so guarantees getting oil all over the collector joint. I haven't found a reliable solution to that one yet. As such I've found that for the extra 5 or 10 minutes it takes to take the exhaust off, it's well worth it for a clean, simple, easy to do oil change.
As for the spin-on solution, hopefully someone who actually has it will chime in; but knowing the filters commonly used I'd say that if getting the stock filter housing off is going to be a problem, then getting the spin-off one off will be as well. They both have to come back roughly the same amount AFAIK.

 

I've done it that way in the past (exhaust system removal for oil change). I can possibly get the oil filter cover out of the way with a lot of gymanstics and risk of scratching the pipes.

I'm coming around to the idea that anything bolted down with a good seal and working properly I try to avoid removing unless I have to.

 

I doubt you'll be able to get the Spin-On Kit to fit.

You either have to move the Pipes out of the way ... or ... make a mess.

Like it has been said. You can "Contain" the mess.
Newspapers wrap.
Tin foil chutes
Kitty Litter

If you think it a pain in the back-side getting to YOUR Oil Filter, ... say hello to someone with a Yamaha V-Star Cruiser and ask them how long it takes them to do an Oil Change???

 

Oh well. I guess I'll drop the pipes.

 

I'm not saying to do this, :wink:
but I would think about getting a Porta-Power attachment in there and spread the pipes (permanently) without destroying the pipes in the process. And a plastic trash bag should keep the pipes clean.

 

After careful consideration of the things that could go wrong with this plan (total elapsed thought time 2.62 seconds), I think not.

 

If the stock oil filter housing fits, the spin-on filter kit should fit, too:

"The Adapter Plate in this spin-on filter kit replaces the entire outer filter cover (and all its mounting and internal pieces) on all models, and is only about 1" longer in overall length than the stock filter system---so clearance against the frame rails and exhaust headpipes is not an issue on a stock exhaust system.

Additionally, all of the mini-can filters that we offer measure only about 2-3/4" in diameter, which means you should NOT have any problems with accessing them via through the clearance in-between the #2 and #3 exhaust header pipes on a stock system (you may wish to verify clearance on your own bike). Aftermarket exhaust systems MAY pose some challenges in this regard, and due to the variety of different systems on the market, you should measure your system to determine the ease of access."

 

get yourself a "for rent" or "for sale" flimsy plastic sign and make a chute/funnel out of it
a spin-on filter is soooo much easier to change