leo167
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Post by leo167 on May 2, 2021 18:04:10 GMT -7
Anyone safety wire their oil filter? Thanks in advance
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Post by sdshawn on May 3, 2021 19:11:41 GMT -7
I have to ask why would you wire it up is that a track day requirement. I'm not sure how it's done with a stock filter but if you seen the k and n they have that nut built In to the filter I've had one in the past but not sure if it had holes or able to drill holes into that part . I did get the reusable filter with holes predrilled into it incase you do not know of them.
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Post by RedAndBlack on May 3, 2021 21:07:00 GMT -7
Anyone safety wire their oil filter? Thanks in advance I do not but I know racers that do. They use one of those metal hose clamps and just tighten it around the filter and then safety wire it to whatever.
The K and N filters with the bolt head usually have a predrilled hole in them that can be used for safetywire. But I would suggest against this. With their recent issues, even if you decide to use a K and N filter, I wouldn't put anything that may pull on that bolt head since its been the source of their oil filter failures.
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Post by RedAndBlack on May 3, 2021 21:08:45 GMT -7
I have to ask why would you wire it up is that a track day requirement. I'm not sure how it's done with a stock filter but if you seen the k and n they have that nut built In to the filter I've had one in the past but not sure if it had holes or able to drill holes into that part . I did get the reusable filter with holes predrilled into it incase you do not know of them.
I don't know about across the country but it sure isn't a trackday requirement for anywhere that I've been. Some Racing organizations probably have it as a requirement but that will vary.
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hoolu
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Post by hoolu on May 4, 2021 10:33:54 GMT -7
I have to ask why would you wire it up is that a track day requirement. I'm not sure how it's done with a stock filter but if you seen the k and n they have that nut built In to the filter I've had one in the past but not sure if it had holes or able to drill holes into that part . I did get the reusable filter with holes predrilled into it incase you do not know of them. It's simple, use a hose clamp around the filter body and safety-wire so that it pulls in a clockwise (tightening) direction. As for K&N oil filters, I wouldn't wish that garbage on my worst enemy. There's a reason they're banned at tracks for a reason. Stick with oem or HiFlow.  ![]() |
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Post by sdshawn on May 4, 2021 20:02:57 GMT -7
Have the filter come loose on these bikes ? people must be tie wiring for a reason. I have never had a filter come loose on anything knock on wood. I'm trying out the reusable now with only a few hundred on it plan to see what it picks up after 1500 or so and yes I know if the motor grenades I have know to blame but my self. .
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Post by hooli on May 5, 2021 21:28:45 GMT -7
Have the filter come loose on these bikes ? people must be tie wiring for a reason. I have never had a filter come loose on anything knock on wood. I'm trying out the reusable now with only a few hundred on it plan to see what it picks up after 1500 or so and yes I know if the motor grenades I have know to blame but my self. . If you track it, you're not going to pass tech at most places without the oil filter secured this way. |
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leo167
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Post by leo167 on Jun 4, 2021 19:12:05 GMT -7
I have to ask why would you wire it up is that a track day requirement. I'm not sure how it's done with a stock filter but if you seen the k and n they have that nut built In to the filter I've had one in the past but not sure if it had holes or able to drill holes into that part . I did get the reusable filter with holes predrilled into it incase you do not know of them. something about the class rider you belong with?? I tried a track day session as a guest with a riding group at thunderbolt, signed up as a novice or class C ?? (sorry this track thing is new to me) was advised try a higher class level Class B or group B ?? So when I got home read some of their requirements for class B, It was merely a suggestion to safety wire oil filter, but Class A group was required to safety wire the oil filter... This is why I asked |
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balls
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Post by balls on Jun 6, 2021 22:45:35 GMT -7
Hi, first post for me here. The big benefit in my opinion to safety wiring your street bike similarly as you would for your track bike is that it makes your pre-ride check super simple and fast. When you are riding in the Advanced group / Expert / Racers group damn near everything is wired for good reason. The bikes are run hard to go around the track at that pace and things shake loose sometimes, even if they are frequently checked. Parts are often changed out frequently, and quickly in the track environment, so it can be easy to make a mistake when setting proper torque, loctite doesn't have time to dry, thing are hot, etc. On a street bike, things sometimes get neglected, comparatively speaking. Generally things like brake caliper bolts, axle pinch bolts, exhaust hanger bolts, coolant hose clamps, oil drain plug bolts, etc. are not inspected before every ride. If they are set to the proper torque after being serviced/worked on and then safety wired, you never have to worry about it until the next time you service that component. You can just quickly look, see that the safety wire is still thare, and your good to go.
Cuts down your pre-ride check time. All ya have to do before you ride is check tire pressures, oil, fuel, lights and anything else that you're particular about. Easy.
You can also mark the fastener with a paint pen, or your favorite nail polish as well if you don't want to drill fasteners to safety wire them. Let's you check quickly that they are still where they are supposed to be, but it won't hold them in place from being vibrated loose.
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