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Old 05-21-2009, 11:10 PM
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Default Oil filter spring trick to hold in place?
changing the oil for the first time on the KLX250 and see there is a spring behind the oil filter. is there an easy way to get the spring to stay in place as you push the filter in?
 
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Old 05-21-2009, 11:38 PM
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Take a pair of needlenose pliers and open one link of the spring enough to grab the teeth in the case. Insert filter, insert bolts, insert drain plug, add oil.
 
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Old 05-21-2009, 11:50 PM
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I just drop my '06 onto it's left side and pop the spring and filter into place. Easy!
 
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Old 05-21-2009, 11:57 PM
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Grease on the spring. It disolves as it gets warm
 
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Old 05-22-2009, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by buff36
Grease on the spring. It disolves as it gets warm
Good, that is exactly what I did after I posted the question. You would think they would put a peg or something in there to hold the spring in place.
 
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Old 05-22-2009, 12:02 AM
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I have done the grease trick...works good!!!
 
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Old 05-22-2009, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RDHJ
Good, that is exactly what I did after I posted the question. You would think they would put a peg or something in there to hold the spring in place.
Just like the owner's manual says.
 
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Old 05-22-2009, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by luvnidaho
Just like the owner's manual says.
My owner manual doesnt even mention the spring..also checked the service manual and again no mention
 
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Old 05-22-2009, 01:57 AM
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I lay mine down.
And sometimes I'm even changing the oil filter.
 
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Old 05-22-2009, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by RDHJ
My owner manual doesnt even mention the spring..also checked the service manual and again no mention
Wierd, my 09 manual specifically says to use grease to hold the spring in place.
 
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