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Install oil filter wrong?

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I can get a little paranoid about things on my bikes. I changed the oil and oil filter. I took it for a spin and it was sure heat pinging after only one small block of riding. Is there a chance I installed the filter wrong. I am sure it is on the right way, but can it still have problems? I don't want to change the oil again, but I probably will just to satisfy my paranoia. Or if someone knows without any doubt that if it is in right that there will never be a problem I will not worry about it. This is my daily rider and it is hot here... I also love this bike so, blowing the engine would be tragic. Thanks

GS 650 with HiFlo 133 filter and Rotella oil
 
Steve said:
Unless you used a sledge hammer to install it, you can't do it wrong.

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just my guns... placed it in and let the cover and spring hold it in place. Thanks for the piece of mind.
 
My 650 has always pinged too. Just go easy on tightening bolts, aluminum is easy to strip or damage.
Especially those 3 Oil Cap Studs, they like to strip out.($10 parts at suzuki dealer)
Just for future reference, they CAN be replaced, haha
 
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