troublesome oil filter cover

[dosnewfs]

My first time changing the oil on this bike.  It has a RIVCO chrome cover on it.  I removed the set screw and can't get the cover to come off (easily).

Does anyone have a nice easy method?  I'm sure I can get it removed, but that may also lead to having to get a replacement.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
Henry

[Grumpy]

HMMMM, mine has 3 set screws, could be you missed them.

[Cliff]

HMMMM, mine has 3 set screws, could be you missed them.

ditto

[R J]

When ya get all the screws loose or out, tap it on the side towards the bottom of the filter and then tap it on the other side.   Repeat as long as needed.

has and Chrome have a tendency to swell.   Then it corrodes real easy on the inside, sothe hole got smaller and tighter..

[Motorider]

When you get the cover off, coat the inside with anti-seize before you reinstall it. That should make it easier to remove next time.

[scoot]

I don't use no stinkin' fancy oil cover. I use a coke can with the bottom cut away. A couple rounds fo electrical tape around the filter and the can fits right on with a nice snug fit. Best of all it only cost me a dime, and if I do damage it it's easy to replace. It amazes me how many people actually notice it also.

[dosnewfs]

Well, it doesn't have three setscrews.  You all did have me worried I had really missed something somehow.

I'm going to have to get it in the shop tomorrow and see if I can't make it move.  If it doesn't want to move, maybe I will have to find myself a cherry coke can.

[Scott from FL, now in Maine]

My cover is a Miller's Genuine Draft!   

[Hef]

Someone posted on here a long time ago that a HD shock cover makes a great looking chrome oil filter cover. They even listed the part number. I purchased that and and it looks great and goes on and off easily. Maybe they could post again.

[vanagon40]

dosnewfs:

Here is what I would try:  I assume you want to remove the filter (or I would wait until I wanted to remove the filter).  I would put a strap wrench around the Rivco cover and turn in the direction to remove the filter.  If the filter turned, I would remove both as a single unit.  (Of course if the cover turned independent of the filter, your problem is probably solved).

I assume the raised lip of the oil filter sticks out beyond the end of the filter cover.  I would wrap the cover in a cloth and put the cover in a vice.  Then I would gently tap around the edge of the filter with a hammer and small chisel (read screwdriver for me) and try to get a little movement.


hef:

J&P Cycles PN 7000095

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/7000095

[sandy]

I had to remove one of those a few years ago too. I drilled a very small hole in the end of it to let air in while the cover was tapped off. After the filter change, I used a light oil to stop rust from causing this again.

[Wewaman]

I just bought a chrome oil filter from Amsoil it was only $3.00 more than a regular filter..

Looks Great Too

[dosnewfs]

Thanks again.  There was some light damage to the cover but it is off.  The filter was destroyed in the process (with great prejudice I must add).  I feel pretty good because most all the advice I tried at one point or another.  It wasn't rusted at all, but there might have been a small dent in the cover.  I have decided I will put it on again and if it doesn't come off easily next time I might work it out ONE more time.  But then it will have to find it's way onto ebay.

Feel free to make an offer now by the way.  You know you want it .

I was looking at the shock covers when I first searched the board, and I think that will end up happening soon enough.

[vanagon40]

The Rivco filter cover is definitely worth more than the BIKER'S CHOICE shock cover, but . . .

If you wanted to make a simple trade I have a new shock cover I would trade for your Rivco.  I will pay shipping both ways.  If interested, you can email me at vanagon four zero at gmail dot com.

[Earl in Pensacola]

I have a "Cobra" cover and have been using it for about 10 years.  It has two set screws and fits on and off of the OEM and #6607 Supertec filters. (From Walmart-$2.50 each) A little side note:  The Cobra took a serious hit while on a Canadian hywy a couple of years ago.  I'm positive that with out that thick HD cover, the OEM filter would have split and I was a longs ways from any help.

[Old Geezer Richard]

 Hey Henry , I agree with Vanagon but what I did alittle different on my Rivco cover was after I drilled a very small hole in the center of the face of the cover , and I used compressed air and it pushed it out little by little while holding it in the vice by the filter lip at the same time pulling and twisting the old filter out ...... and don't over tigten the vice to tight because you might warp the filter alittle  ....  I found out in the begining I found that an OEM Honda filter slipped right in the first time being dry , and I could hear the air being pushed out at the same time causing a vacum so to speak ... I also tried the ol vice and rag trick but no go ...  after finally getting the old filter out , I slicked the new filter down with some anti-seize medicine and it works for me ..... to get the used filter out , you'll wanna twist it while your pulling out the filter and I like using a strap wrench , makes it easier 

[Larry]

Emgo makes a "chrome" filter, no cover needed. Only 6 or 7 bucks.

[Snowflake]

K&N also makes a chrome oil filter with an easy on,easy off nut on the bottom...is a little spendy at about $15 but hell most of you guys are wealthy anyway!

[Chrisj CMA]

I agree with Earl here.  Looks is only part of the deal here.  That oil filter sits RIGHT THERE in the line of fire.  I too have the billet Cobra chrome cover, it has several dings on it that may or may not have been hard enough to penetrate the filter if it was unprotected.  Holes in unprotected filters have been caused by road debris, so be careful out there.  I doubt a beer can or a coke can is gonna do much to protect from slung debris, but they do look cool