...hi All

am i really going to have to take off my front header pipe to get my oil filter in/out? Or am i intellectualy challenged and perhaps missing a more obvious solution?

MC

Errr.... No, I think you've got it right, I'm afraid.

I believe it's one of the 'design features' of the 1100.

A couple of friends complain about it regularly.

However, there is an aftermarket kit you can get that relocates the various bits to more accessible places on the bike. I think it's essentially extensions, so you don't have to keep taking the pipes off.

You'll have to Google, but I've heard it mentioned a few times.