Will SuperTrapp headers interfere with oil filter change?

[hlh1]

All, I have a nice, NOS, SuperTrapp exhaust and I'm wondering if it will interfere with changing the oil filter on my 83 1100ED when installed? Not sure I want to removed the stock exhaust if that's the case.

[mmattockx]

If it's a 4-1 then it most likely will need removal for oil changes. Pictures of the header would help us be certain of that.


Mark

[hlh1]

I was afraid of that...

[posplayr]

I was afraid of that...

A fair percentage do not. If it comes right under the belly then not. For example, most V&H can be changed without removal.

[Nessism]

Most "street" headers are okay, it's the "race" headers that interfere.

[hlh1]

Hope to get into it further this weekend and find out.

[mmattockx]

A fair percentage do not. If it comes right under the belly then not. For example, most V&H can be changed without removal.

How do you get at the oil filter with a 4-1 in the way? There is no way I can do the filter on my 1100E with the Kerker header in place.


Mark

[steve murdoch]

According to the text of this ad, you will have access to the filter and drain.
Hopefully you have the same model of Supertrapp.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1983-Suzuki-GS1100E-motorcycle-photo-SuperTrapp-Exhaust-Systems-vintage-print-Ad/142665891762?hash=item21378cbfb2:g:WeEAAOSwcUBYOkEo

[hlh1]

Ok, yes, the headers are in the way but it looks like it might sneak by with them installed. I'll change the filter before installing headers and since I don't ride this 83 1100E much it'll be fine for a while.

The bike came with a CH6012 filter that doesn't fit. Went to Walmart and Autozone and neither have the required CH6000. Ordered on Amazon prime and I should have two of them on Monday.

Something else, the header crush washers came easily out of the outside exhaust holes but are being stubborn on the inside two. Any suggestion on getting these out?

[hlh1]

According to the text of this ad, you will have access to the filter and drain.
Hopefully you have the same model of Supertrapp.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1983-Suzuki-...EAAOSwcUBYOkEo

Those headers are split much more, down the middle, than the SuperTrapp headers.

[Frank Z.]

Something else, the header crush washers came easily out of the outside exhaust holes but are being stubborn on the inside two. Any suggestion on getting these out?

Small flat tip screwdriver or dental pick. Don't worry about damaging them, as you'll want to install new gaskets.

[hlh1]

Small flat tip screwdriver or dental pick. Don't worry about damaging them, as you'll want to install new gaskets.

Ok, just reach in there and pry them out, gently. I have new gaskets. thanks!

[bobgroger]

Don't use a Fram, they are Sh!!te. K&N or Hi-Flo are OK but Chinese. OEM is $4.84 from Partzilla.

[derwood]

The supertrapp on my 1150 only has to come off for an oil filter change, (which I don't do at every oil change). It's not a big deal, I don't take it apart, just 8 Allen bolts and the hanger, it weighs nothing,
I don't often change the crush washers.

[hlh1]

The supertrapp on my 1150 only has to come off for an oil filter change, (which I don't do at every oil change). It's not a big deal, I don't take it apart, just 8 Allen bolts and the hanger, it weighs nothing,
I don't often change the crush washers.

That's kind of what I'm seeing also.