oil filter o ring nklr

[nakedwaterskier]

Does anyone know its dimensions? Where it is available besides the dealer? Since my Emgo filters come without it... Jeffrey

[jokerloco9@aol.com]

By a Fram filter and they come with it. If you are referring to the o ring on the cover. I have reused mine 2 or 3 times with no problems. Jeff In a message dated 12/1/2008 10:51:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, nakedwaterskier@... writes: Does anyone know its dimensions? Where it is available besides the dealer? Since my Emgo filters come without it... Jeffrey **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Saline]

On Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:38:25 -0000 "nakedwaterskier" writes:

> Does anyone know its dimensions? Where it is available besides the > dealer? Since my Emgo filters come without it... > > Jeffrey

<><><><><><><> <><><><><><><> Jeffrey, I'll second the Fram filter with a caution to check the length to make sure it isn't too long. I bought one earlier in the year to verify it came with the o-ring. It came with two o-rings and one was the correct size. It also came with an extra 2.7mm of length and wouldn't fit in the oil filter cavity and allow the cover to be installed. I have read reports that it isn't all Fram CH6070??? filters that are the wrong length but only some of them. But... if you get one that is too long and then try to force the cover in place I've read of covers breaking. I think the filter I got cost me just over $5 and an o-ring from the dealer last time I checked cost just shy of $5. So this was like buying an o-ring and getting a filter for almost nothing. Of course that isn't a good deal if the filter doesn't fit. I've heard but haven't check myself that the NAPA filter also comes with an o-ring. I think the number recently changed to an ATV/Snowmobile series but a NAPA dealer should be able to figure it out and order one in only a day or two. Out here I can usually get stuff like that from NAPA overnight without additional charges. I too use the Emgo filters with good results based on oil analysis. I've used the same o-ring on my bike for over 27,000 miles. I clean, inspect and lube with fresh oil and it's just like the Energizer Bunny. It just keeps going, and going and going... Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find experienced pros to help with your home improvement project. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2eRIgdx336KOpBDlALi343l1n8D6XyP9C1T3YCNjIZVeeYc/

[nakedwaterskier]

I think my mistake was replacing the OEM O ring with the an O ring that came with a Fram filter. The Fram one didn't seem to last nearly as long as the OEM. I took the used Fram O ring back off and greased it and I hope that will keep it from leaking. What is the torque wrench setting on those oil filter bolts? But, I would have thought someone would have sourced a way to get the O ring without the oil filter in bulk cheap. Thanks, Jeffrey

[Bogdan Swider]

> > I've used the same o-ring on my bike for over 27,000 miles. I clean, > inspect and lube with fresh oil and it's just like the Energizer Bunny. > It just keeps going, and going and going... >

New owners should be forewarned, however.....unlike the O-ring, the grommets that fit into the filter are safely reused only once. After that they harden and don t seal the filter onto the shaft that is the piston assembly, valve bypass. This can be an issue if you buy a reusable metal filter. You think all you need to do is clean said filter and keep using the same grommets. Not true.....when they stop sealing you are running without a filter. Bogdan, who is not in favor of anyone blowing a seal, no matter their lifestyle. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Arden Kysely]

The OEM O-rings can be re-used many times if you're careful getting the oil filter cover off and don't burger the O-ring with a screwdriver. If you're convinced you need to replace it, you might try an industrial supply shop, or spec the dimensions and try McMaster Carr at www.mcmaster.com. __Arden --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "nakedwaterskier" wrote:

> > I think my mistake was replacing the OEM O ring with the > an O ring that came with a Fram filter. The Fram one didn't > seem to last nearly as long as the OEM. I took the used Fram O ring > back off and greased it and I hope that will keep it from leaking. > > What is the torque wrench setting on those oil filter bolts? > > But, I would have thought someone would have sourced a way to > get the O ring without the oil filter in bulk cheap. > > Thanks, > Jeffrey >

[Michael Martin]

Jeffrey, Learning from others, I have been re-using the original one on my bike when I install a new Emgo filter. But I ordered some from Ron Ayers to have as back-up. Part number is 671B2555. It's described as 55mm diameter and costs $2.54. I don't know whether Kawasaki's convention on O-rings is to specify the inside diameter, outside diameter, or halfway in between. Ron Ayers website page for this part: http://tinyurl.com/6pve5m Here's a website discussing O-rings, saying the ID is what's specified: http://tinyurl.com/4fx6s I measured one of my new ones. Because the part is flexible, I measured the inside diameter at several locations and it was 54mm. Perhaps my plastic scale is inaccurate or there is a bit of shrinkage in the part after manufacture. The cross section measured at 3.15 mm using a micrometer. I recommend you get one from Kawasaki rather than trusting my measurements and guessing what the material is. HTH, Mike Martin, Louisville, KY ________________________________ Does anyone know its dimensions? Where it is available besides the dealer? Since my Emgo filters come without it... Jeffrey [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bogdan Swider wrote:

> > Bogdan, who is not in favor of anyone blowing a seal, no matter their > lifestyle. >

What about burgery?

[Bogdan Swider]

On 12/2/08 10:22 AM, "Jud Jones" wrote:

> > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , > Bogdan Swider wrote: > >> > >> > Bogdan, who is not in favor of anyone blowing a seal, no matter their >> > lifestyle. >> > > > What about burgery? > >

As is said on Google...Do you mean buggery ? Burgery would be doing something to a burger; better not go there. As to what I believe you asked....maybe I m sharing too much here: In moments of sin and error I have buggered gaskets, fasteners, O-rings and yes...seals. However, I am not in favor of this kind of behavior in myself or others. Bogdan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Saline]

On Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:58:13 -0000 "nakedwaterskier" writes:

> >SNIP > > What is the torque wrench setting on those oil filter bolts? > > SNIP > > Thanks, > Jeffrey

<><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><> Jeffrey, I don't know the torque spec off the top of my head as I think this is an application where the torque isn't critical. The o-ring does the sealing and the bolts only hold the cover in place. I'll make a wild guess that the torque shouldn't be more than 69 inch pounds. But I suggest this would be fine just using a wrench and holding it with two fingers close to the bolt head. That will probably help keep you from over torquing the fasteners. Other applications where I think using common sense instead of a torque wrench would be warranted include the drain plug with a new crush washer or the NAPA soft washer, fairing, side cover and seat bolts. Battery terminals also come to mind as do the bolts holding the tank to the frame. Probably also no torque wrench needed for tire valve cores or caps. : ) Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Visa, MasterCard, AMEX & Discover. Compare Offers & Apply Online. Click here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2Oq3rN2ciDbmhpmUHUm6jmVJb15Qbi2mCJUMjccHN3FKxKU/