P500 P500/P520 Oil Filter Quick Access

[Robertb52]

Hey All!

I don’t know if there is already a post in here like this; I combed, but did not find anything.

Today was my first attempt at servicing my new P520. I hit the 100 mile mark when i was out last weekend so I made it a point to wash it up and prime it for service. Everything was pretty straight forward between the videos and owners manual until it came to the oil filter. What a pain. Really, have to remove all those little plastic clamps and what not? So i decided to cut into the bottom panel; similar to the opening that is under the driver seat to access the dip stick.

Took my trusty router; routed out a whole wide enough to get my hand in there (can actually get both ands in there with some special articulation); created a cover with some spare styrofoam and called it a day. So next time, I should have to remove all those little clips and what not. Plus i can now clean better on that end. And if you are wandering what the hole is in my styrofoam cover, its to accommodate the seat support.

 

[Bigtee]

Great job, I like it!

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Yeah it’s on here somewhere. But definitely a solid upgrade to the oil change experience.

 

[Montecresto]

Hey All!

I don’t know if there is already a post in here like this; I combed, but did not find anything.

Today was my first attempt at servicing my new P520. I hit the 100 mile mark when i was out last weekend so I made it a point to wash it up and prime it for service. Everything was pretty straight forward between the videos and owners manual until it came to the oil filter. What a pain. Really, have to remove all those little plastic clamps and what not? So i decided to cut into the bottom panel; similar to the opening that is under the driver seat to access the dip stick.

Took my trusty router; routed out a whole wide enough to get my hand in there (can actually get both ands in there with some special articulation); created a cover with some spare styrofoam and called it a day. So next time, I should have to remove all those little clips and what not. Plus i can now clean better on that end. And if you are wandering what the hole is in my styrofoam cover, its to accommodate the seat support.

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Maybe one day honda gives us a spin on filter that’s on all the rest....🤔

 

[Mudder]

Its good to see it also works on the P520.

P500 - Make oil changes easy!

After pulling screws and pushpins repeatedly every time the oil needed to be changed, I decided I'd had enough and did what Honda failed to, and cut an access hole under the seat: Might go back and add a flap later, but for now, all I gotta do is just reach down and remove the filter. If you...

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[DG Rider]

Hey All!

I don’t know if there is already a post in here like this; I combed, but did not find anything.

Today was my first attempt at servicing my new P520. I hit the 100 mile mark when i was out last weekend so I made it a point to wash it up and prime it for service. Everything was pretty straight forward between the videos and owners manual until it came to the oil filter. What a pain. Really, have to remove all those little plastic clamps and what not? So i decided to cut into the bottom panel; similar to the opening that is under the driver seat to access the dip stick.

Took my trusty router; routed out a whole wide enough to get my hand in there (can actually get both ands in there with some special articulation); created a cover with some spare styrofoam and called it a day. So next time, I should have to remove all those little clips and what not. Plus i can now clean better on that end. And if you are wandering what the hole is in my styrofoam cover, its to accommodate the seat support.

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That is f***ing brilliant!

 

[trigger]

Someone needs a shield.

 

[Mudder]

That is f***ing brilliant

One of the best ideas for sure over the years. Alongside the @trigger shield. Thanks guys.

 

[DG Rider]

One of the best ideas for sure over the years. Alongside the @trigger shield. Thanks guys.

Yep. People keep giving me credit for it, but I actually saw someone else do it...on here I think. They must have moved on.

 

[bowhunterbill]

There was another thread on the idea. Your router cut is cleaner than the original thread.

I have the removal tool for the little connectors so it’s only a pia so often.


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[DG Rider]

There was another thread on the idea. Your router cut is cleaner than the original thread.

I have the removal tool for the little connectors so it’s only a pia so often.


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I agree. That other one just looked terrible.

 

[LilRedDonkey]

need all the room honda gives without the floor, so wacked it back over the tank with a jig saw and wide out to the upright plastic piece molded in. cant see it under the rubber flap i put over it and the seat over that. oil change is just like the floor is not there. great mod!!!

 

[trigger]

need all the room honda gives without the floor, so wacked it back over the tank with a jig saw and wide out to the upright plastic piece molded in. cant see it under the rubber flap i put over it and the seat over that. change is just like the floor is not there. great mod!!!

Pics?

 

[LilRedDonkey]

Pics?

mines a ugly hole, made it big enough to get my big mits in there and hopefully not drop screws, spring, o-rings or whatever.