Oil filters on MCs
 

I changed the oil on the Duc yesterday but had a very tough time getting the filter off. Whenever I change the filter I put a thin coat of oil on the gasket to help sealing and subsequent removal but I nearly pulled the bike off of the service stand this time!

I've heard of people JBing a nut onto the filter to help with removal but when I did that the weld didn't hold.

I currently use the big ol' pliers but what do you all use?

BigAzz (R) Channel Lock pliers ... works when every other filter tool, strap, or a big ol' screwdriver through the filter won't ;). BTDT on my first 911 filter change ...

The name alone is worth having a pair around :D

I like K&N filters because they come with a 17mm nut welded into the bottom. Works great. Otherwise, get one of these:

https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/0e29d022-1b47-4055-a0af-a5bacb39dcb9/svn/steelman-car-diagnostic-kits-06121-64_1000.jpg

^^^^ Was worthless on my 911 filter... btdt. That sucker was on tight :(. Then I tried a strap wrench, screwdriver through the filter .... all failed.

A pair of BACL were purchased at that point

I use this kind of wrench. Squeezes harder as you apply more torque.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_WTD034_pg58.htm

I tried one of those years ago, it kept slipping off of the flats.

Rubber strap wrench. Like $10 at Home Depot