Oil filter close to header

[busanewb]

I noticed my oil filter is pretty close to my exhaust header. Probably 1/16". Its not touching but seems quite close. Should I worry about burning oil in the filter with it being that close or is it fine?

 

[Red05]

That doesn't sound right . I know that mine isn't that close as I use a filter socket to remove it. Is that an OEM filter?

 

[Mathewrussell52]

You’ll never got it off without pulling the header. Ya not right

 

[mabupa]

I noticed my oil filter is pretty close to my exhaust header. Probably 1/16". Its not touching but seems quite close. Should I worry about burning oil in the filter with it being that close or is it fine?

Which exhaust system? OEM or...?

 

[busanewb]

It's a sidewinder. I know its recommend to use a relocator but I've measured one before and it's the same height as the oil filter, it will just be a different direction. That's why I didnt mess with it. I can move the header enough to get the filter out because its spring loaded.

 

[Dennis]

Some sidewinders touch the filter. Most are used in applications where they only run for a few minutes at a time so I wouldn't worry about it if it isn't touching.

 

[busanewb]

Some sidewinders touch the filter. Most are used in applications where they only run for a few minutes at a time so I wouldn't worry about it if it isn't touching.

Even if I'm street riding the bike too?

 

[Dennis]

I wouldn’t worry about it but I also wouldn’t street ride a sidewinder.