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Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:49 am Posts: 71 Location: Detroit, MI
Hey everyone! Well, I did it! Removing the fairing was much easier than I thought it would be. In fact that was the easiest part of the process. I only removed the left side, but next time I will probably do both sides as I think it will be easier to get to the filter from the right side. Speaking of the filter, I used the Suzuki filter wrench to get my filter off. It was really on there and took some muscle! They certainly don't give you much room in there to work! Oh, I could not get the little washer off the drain plug. Any tips for that? Other than not getting that washer off, everything was fairly straight forward and easy. I didn't have a funnel to pour the oil in. That wasn't a big deal, but now I know to get one for next time. I used Honda HP4S oil. It comes in 10W30 and it is fully synthetic. Several Suzuki dealers in my area are recommending it. It gets good reviews and Honda is now recommending it for all of their bikes, etc. I was a bit reluctant to use 10W30 as the owner's manual specifies 10W40, but it doesn't come in a 10W40. The dealer assures me that it is good for year round use and is a top notch oil. In fact, the employees at the couple of dealerships I went to are switching from Amsoil to the HP4S in their personal bikes. I noticed that my shifts are smooth and quiet.
Joined: Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:44 am Posts: 699 Location: NW 'burbs of Chicagoland
Yep, there's not alot of room to get the oil filter off. Next time I'm going to use that filter that has bolt shape on end (forget the name of it ... which is a "getting old" issue ) so I can use my ratchet to get it off.
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Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:49 am Posts: 71 Location: Detroit, MI
I used a ratchet and it was certainly needed. Especially, if you plan to follow the installation techniques listed in the owner's manual (2 turns once the gasket makes contact, etc). I used a regular full sized ratchet as that was all I had. While I was at Home Depot buying a hex key, I noticed a very small Husky brand ratchet. It was really inexpensive and will not only work with the filter wrench, it came with the proper hex key size for removing the fairing. I am going to go back and get it. I think its small size will work perfectly.
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) so I can use my ratchet to get it off.
