changed the oil and filter on the 850 today easy enough apart from getting hold of the oil filter i take it there is a special tool to get hold of it, i got it off and on but will have to get something for next time make it a little easer, tackle spark plugs tomorrow [sm=icon_rock.gif]

 

Buy an oil filter wrench.

 

Some folks may disagree with me, but I have been using medical latex gloves to remove and install oil filter -- no problems here.

 

Yes they work as well. Been there done that.

 

found the oil filter wrench on ebay about £10/and only$5 they seem to work out cheeper comming from the usa even with postage but i dont know if i will have to pay any import duty[sm=americanasmiley.gif]

 

Why go to eBay? Your local accessory shop should carry the Amtech range which start at about £2.00 for the strap type. That's what I use and have never had any trouble getting filters off a range of vehicles including the 850.

As for import duty you should be OK up to about £17. However, I had to pay duty on an item valued at £9.00 (US equivalent) because the seller made a mistake and put £19.00 (US equivalent) on the customs declaration. Even with the invoice showing the correct amount HM Customs and Bloodsuckers would not refund the duty charged. Be careful.