Z1-R Oil Filter Removal - How Difficult Was This ??

[pertonpc]

Hello There,

Factory exhaust does not seem to allow for oil filter removal

I could not get the oil filter, plate and bolt off for a service unless I lowered the standard collector box by loosening the header pipes and releasing the two rear collector box mounting bolts..

Considered de-mounting number 3 header pipe from cylinder head and collector box instead but it did not look like it would make enough room.

I do not have the Z1-R Kawa Service Manual - but is this really how you are supposed to do it. Didn't seem to be enough clearance any other way.

Any advice or tips for next time appreciated.

From Mark

[KeithZ1R]

There is no need to lower the collector box pull the centre bolt out of the filter/ plate assembly and everything clears the box. Replacement is in reverse order watch where the spring and washer go !

[Kev1R]

I must admit to having always taken the exhaust off complete- Otherwise I would end up with oil everywhere!

While it's off - give the collector box a quick going over with a wire brush and a quick spray of VHT paint.

It doesn't take that long and helps keep the collector box from disappearing in a pile of rust!
Cheers

[pertonpc]

Thanks Guys,
Info appreciated.

From Mark

[KeithZ1R]

I must admit to having always taken the exhaust off complete- Otherwise I would end up with oil everywhere!

While it's off - give the collector box a quick going over with a wire brush and a quick spray of VHT paint.

It doesn't take that long and helps keep the collector box from disappearing in a pile of rust!
Cheers

just leave the oil on it to burn

[freddyz1r]

IMO you are better off taking the complete zorst off, (although they do weigh a ton), if not it can get a little messy and as kev says, you can check out the zorst at the same time
cheers freddy