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Old 11-30-2008, 02:32 PM   #1
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The mentioned K&N:

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Old 12-01-2008, 11:02 AM   #2
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I use K&N filters. Easy on, easy off.
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Old 12-01-2008, 06:39 PM   #3
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I still just put oil on the threads and on the oil ring and hand tighten it. Besides,I doubt that I could safety wire an oil filter without taking the fairing off...
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Old 12-01-2008, 08:45 PM   #4
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Thats only for track purposes. I hand tighten my VTR filters on too, and don't safety wire them. Thats plenty of torque. Or just a nice snug with the type of pliers you have, about equal to hand tight.
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What kind of tool is used to twist the safety wire?
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Old 12-02-2008, 12:12 AM   #6
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What kind of tool is used to twist the safety wire?
Safety wire pliers



BTW... you WILL stab your hand with safety wire at one point or another or a dozen. It doesn't feel nice.
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BTW... you WILL stab your hand with safety wire at one point or another or a dozen. It doesn't feel nice.
Yea,safety wire isn't very safe! Oh and try wearing mechanic's gloves when you handle it. It'll cut down on the pokes.
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Old 12-08-2008, 09:32 PM   #8
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Safety wire pliers



BTW... you WILL stab your hand with safety wire at one point or another or a dozen. It doesn't feel nice.
TRUE.

I have a 30 year old pair of safety wire pliers that my father used when he was a jet mechanic - best damn tool.
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