While the oil continues to drain, unscrew the oil filter using a filter removal tool, which reaches around what might be a tightly screwed in filter.
Once the filter is off, make sure the filter's O-ring (a band of rubber that fits on the tip to ensure a secure seal) came off with the filter.
Step By Step: How to Change Your Motorcycle's Engine Oil
By Basem Wasef, About.com
Remove the Oil Filter
Unless you've got incredibly strong hand grip, you'll probably need a wrench to remove the filter.
© Basem Wasef, Licensed to About.comIndex: Step By Step: How to Change Your Motorcycle's Engine Oil
- Get your supplies ready, and expose your engine
- Unscrew the Oil Filler Cap
- Remove the Oil Drain Plug
- Remove and Replace the Crush Washer
- Clean the Oil Drain Plug
- Remove the Oil Filter
- Remove and Clean Plastic Mesh Filter
- Lubricate the O-ring of the New Filter and Attach it to the Engine
- Motorcycle Oil Change - Replace Oil Drain Plug & Plastic Mesh Filter, Pour Oil
- Check the Oil Level
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