Oil Filter / oil catch

[joel]

After a few different tries, this works to collect oil from oil filter when servicing your bike, using a 1 gal. washer fluid bottle, cut to size as shown in the picture, install in front of filter and past the filter housing, rotate counter clockwise, this will collect the oil as you spin the filter loose, pull filter away, place a rag in your oil collector to absorb oil, remove collector and install new filter and tighten as required. This will help protect the front engine mount and voltage regulator from oil

 

[vtbikers]

This is a great tip, Can't wait to try it.

 

[FXDCMikey]

Whoda thunk it ?

Cool idea !
Thanks !

 

[Elmosac]

Thanks, The measurements will make copying this pretty easy

 

[wildchild]

Simplest are always the best....good job!:s

 

[AcidRayn]

this might replace my pepsi bottle

 

[gmurdock]

Good tip

 

[springer03]

Thanks for that. Love inovative people.. Did the misses help with this? :lolrolling

 

[NEWHD74FAN]

Joel's idea of making the jug/catch tray as a reusable one works great. Used to use an old liter bottle, but trying to drink more healthy fruit juices so I cut mine from a durable Ocean Spray Cranberry plastic jug. Save cap top 1/4 portion and left side for reservoir/windage tray, tapering 1/2 way down to the bottom, easily trims out and shapes a bit closer to the oil filter profile and did not spill a drop on the motor or mount below. Wipe the old bottle down and reuse it...no muss to fuss. :bigsmiley24:

 

[joel]

Glad to hear you guys have tried this idea. I went through a couple styles while servicing a couple FLH bikes one day, and came up with this one, really helps to keep the ragulator and frame clean, almost makes you want to put on more miles just to be able to use it again:lolrolling , will come up with something for other models when I can as the filter housing is a little bit different, closer to the engine case I believe.