Oil filter wrench

Can anyone tell me the size of the oil filter wrench for the M800 (2013), I think the part No. is 09915-40611 but I cant find the size in mm, only one on Ebay is in the USA, am I right in thinking it may be 68mm, 14 flute, thanks in advance guys,

One of these you mean? they'll fit but I've no idea what size they are?, you'll probably find a cheaper one if you search VL800 oil filter wrench.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-C50-M50-BOULEVARD-VL800-C800-INTRUDER-OIL-FILTER-WRENCH-TOOL-/300955706515?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item46125ba493

Hand and thin rubber glove, apply hand to filter, grip tightly and twist until the veins are popping out your neck or filter loosens ..

grip it with some some sandpaper in your hands works too.

Thanks guys but I've had to put a screwdriver through it, it still would not budge, ended up using a cold chisel to free it. Suzuki done the service, they must have tightened it with a 10 foot bar and NO oil on the rubber seal ,s

I bet that was a bum clenching moment   I've done it myself before though when needs must 

K&N oil filters have a nut welded on the top of the filter... such a good idea; makes removal/installation a breeze. Only about £10 a go.http://www.knfilters.co.uk/motorcycle_oil_filters.aspx

Thanks all, it is a 68mm, 14 flute wrench & I obtained one for £7.00. Do your own servicing guys, don't rely on anyone else, this was a totally avoidable problem resulting from no oil on the 'O' ring and over-tightening the filter way too much by the so called "experts"

I use a leather strapped  jar opening device  I got in a local shop , cheaper than any purpose built filter removal tool .works a treat

dougr1411 wrote:

I use a leather strapped  jar opening device  I got in a local shop , cheaper than any purpose built filter removal tool .works a treat

Good thinking! 

Now that's thinking outside the box.

Yep, the 'jar strap' is a cheap alternative, but might not cope with an over-tightened oil filter as mentioned by John above.

Interestingly, I followed the 'Suzuki' instructions for tightening the oil filter on the 'VX' & it seemed to require a tightness level above what I would have 'guessed' from experience ! - There is no excuse for not lubricating the 'O'-ring with fresh oil on assembly though.