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Oil filter change?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Kagen, Apr 22, 2017.

  1. Kagen

    Kagen New Member

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    Hi im new here so forgive me if I'm posting this in the wrong place. I have a 1982 yamaha maxim 650 and trying to do a tune up. So for what ive been able to figure out the filter is right above the oil drain plug.....well isnt there supposed to be a bolt here or am i missing somthing? Plz help. 2017-04-22 14.46.27.jpg
     
    Kagen, Apr 22, 2017
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    Looks like the bolt may have snapped and they cut a flathead slot?
     
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    That's what i was thinking but dont know how that would work?
     
    Kagen, Apr 22, 2017
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Put an appropriate bit of steel in the slot to find out.
    Worst case, you have to grind the head off (pelnty of us have done that) and replace it wuth a new one from Chacal (or with his spin-on filter kit).
     
    k-moe, Apr 22, 2017
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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    oh those PO's! :eek:

    Welcome to the site Kagen, do like Kmoe said, get either a giant screw driver or an appropriate size piece of metal, grind it to fit tight in that slot, twist and remove and then order a new filter bolt or spin on filter kit if your budget allows from the link in the upper right hand corner- XJ4EVER.
     
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    I'm curious, is the 1.5kg-m the torque setting?

    And definitely buy at least a new bolt to save you future frustration.
     
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    If your not going with spin on kit,finding a replacement bolt and case will be easy. All xj650's and 750's use the same part
     
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    Yes but most ppl did not bother with this and CRANKED it too tight. That's why Yamaha put a 12mm head on it, not a 17 or 19mm head.
    Correct use is 6 point socket NOT open end wrench or pipe wrench!!!
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    ^^^ yes^^^ That set has a bit that should fit the slot.
     
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    And then you can get the correct bolt. Or the spin on filter kit.

    The spin on filters do look pretty cool....
     
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    I have one of these idk why i didn't think of that. Thanks for the idea ill give it a try!
     
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    Definitely buy a new bolt. The first thing I did with my bike was strip the hell out of the original bolt trying to get it off. I managed to get it free after a few hours of torching and hammering. The next day I ordered a new bolt from Chacal. My oil changes are nice and quick now -- probably not as quick as a screw on but I don't like the look of that thing.
     
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