Member Contributer danterini18 Posted February 14, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2016 I changed the oil yesterday. When I took off the old filter the filter's o-ring stayed on the filter housing on the bike. I didn't see it, so I put the new filter on, with the old ring still on the bike. When I started the bike this morning, oil shot out from the filter and some got on the radiator fan and radiator. Can I just spray a degreaser on the radiator fan and radiator itself and then just rinse it off or do I have to take the whole thing off? Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I wouldn't use an aggressive de-greaser, the various seals and fan parts might not put up with it very well. Dish detergent solution and warm water should be OK. I've never had an o-ring left behind on any of my bikes, until my 4th oil change on the 2014. Thankfully I did catch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer danterini18 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thank you. I'll try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 14, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2016 Make sure you remove all oil and de-greaser before riding.You do not want any of that stuff getting to the rear tire. Was the engine warm when you remove the oil filter ? Most times if it is still warm the oil ring will not stick to the block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer danterini18 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 15, 2016 I had started it but waited to long after I shut it down. I'll definitely change the oil when it's warm next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted February 15, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 15, 2016 I wouldn't use an aggressive de-greaser, the various seals and fan parts might not put up with it very well. Dish detergent solution and warm water should be OK. I've never had an o-ring left behind on any of my bikes, until my 4th oil change on the 2014. Thankfully I did catch it. do not use dish detergent or washing up liquid as we call it. It is full of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allyance Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Simple Green and an old paint brush so you can get where needed, will do the trick. Been using it for 30+ years, never seen a harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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