08-08-2016, 07:31 AM
Mr. ferret...a "trick" I learned on the ST-****** forum quite some time ago for oil/filter change which does NOT require removing any fairing(s) for ST1300 or ST1100 is to simply remove the left tip-over plastic... one screw... then... with due diligence... even my rather xl-large hands can get the appropriate strap-wrench or more preferably the filter cap socket on the filter & with small joisting the filter can be back-torqued and then to hand spin it off... you might give this a try next time if you are inclined not to want to remove any fairing... as I am inclined to not want to do... wish I could remember who posted this tip on the ST forum... but it as been some years past...