[wesman]

does anyone know step by step inst. to change the oil filter. looks like the exhaust may need to be removed ? first time to change. 05 v-star xvs1100 mdnt custom.

 

[CB750F]

Not your bike but a good how to. Your's wouldn't have the plastic mesh screen. http://motorcycles.about.com/od/motorcyclemaintenanc1/ss/Oil_Change.htm

It's also in your owners manaul how to do it.

 

[wesman]

thanks, mine is an internal filter/cleaner not a screw on. haveing trouble getting the outer cover off with the exhaust on, can't get all the bolts out. is there a trick to do this. owners manuel only shows how to change the oil, not the filter. really don't want to remove the exhaust if it is not needed.

 

[CB750F]

Yeah, you have a set up like a Virago. It is a pain in the ass to get the cover off. On mine I had to loosen the footpeg mount to get the cover the whole way off. Don't know what to tell you. If it takes cap screws (allen head bolts) a ball ended wrench might help.

 

[ancientmelodies]

relocation kit

yeah all vstar 1100s need to have their pipes taken off to change the oil filter but one of those oil filter relocation kits cost only about $400-$500 and if you let the dealer do alot of the serivce it can save you in a few years and it looks pretty sweet