07-25-2017, 08:43 AM
(07-25-2017, 05:56 AM)Jim21680_imp Wrote: Hey, to reiterate....you DO NOT need to drain the oil to change the oil filter. You'll only lose what's in the filter itself.
Pop the new filter on, check the level if you want (you should barely lose anything) and you're good to go!
Ah, wonderful news! I was worried it would pour out. I'm heading to the dealer tomorrow to grab a few filters and new brake pads.
I went for a spin around the block today and the brakes are worse than I thought. I was going to replace the pads either way, but I wanted to know how bad they were. They're bad!
I degreased the rotors, and will do it again tomorrow just to be safe.
Thanks so much, everyone, for the help. I love this bike so much, and this hasn't hampered my enthusiasm. I'm going to throw the filters that K&N is sending me into the trash; I don't want to pass them on to anyone else and have the same thing happen.
Many thanks!