Camus Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hi everyone , just joined. I have a '89 xj600 and want to change it's oil/filter , however the 4 into 1 neta exhaust seems to partially block access to the drain plug.... does one normally have to remove the system or can it be drained without doing this? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I changed mine without removing neta exhaust, was a bit fiddly. Cant remember exactly but i think i used a long socket extension, not easy but doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted March 31, 2008 Moderator Share Posted March 31, 2008 I changed mine without removing neta exhaust, was a bit fiddly. Cant remember exactly but i think i used a long socket extension, not easy but doable. typical fu**wit designers, they dont ever have to use the things merv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bovril Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 You can't get a socket on the drain plug but it's fairly easy with a ring spanner. You do need a ring spanner with a good off set, a combination spanner is no use. I find that you need to feed the spanner in from the front of the bike and with a bit of dexterity you'll get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camus Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 typical fu**wit designers, they dont ever have to use the things merv Thanks - It's as I suspected then , a pain in the a*s , will be giving it a go with neta in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camus Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 You can't get a socket on the drain plug but it's fairly easy with a ring spanner. You do need a ring spanner with a good off set, a combination spanner is no use. I find that you need to feed the spanner in from the front of the bike and with a bit of dexterity you'll get the job done. Thanks for the advice, I was experimenting with a ring spanner and it looked really awkward. Learn something new every day eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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