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Oil filter access w/ Jardine exhaust?

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I'm looking at replacing my aging OEM exhaust with a Jardine 4-1 product number 14-4403-03, but I've heard to make sure a new exhaust will not block oil filter access. From the picture, the design looks like the header/collector is routed directly under the center of the motor covering the oil filter access. I've heard good things about the performance and sound of Jardine products, but I do not want to impede access to the oil filter area. Is anyone familiar with this exhaust? Will it require removal of the exhasut to change the oil filter? Thanks.
 
sdbuchert said:
I'm looking at replacing my aging OEM exhaust with a Jardine 4-1 product number 14-4403-03, but I've heard to make sure a new exhaust will not block oil filter access. From the picture, the design looks like the header/collector is routed directly under the center of the motor covering the oil filter access. I've heard good things about the performance and sound of Jardine products, but I do not want to impede access to the oil filter area. Is anyone familiar with this exhaust? Will it require removal of the exhasut to change the oil filter? Thanks.
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Yes. All 4into1 require the removal of the header to access the oil filter, except a 'sidewinder' type pipe, which restricts ground clearance turning right.
 
sdbuchert said:
I'm looking at replacing my aging OEM exhaust with a Jardine 4-1 product number 14-4403-03, but I've heard to make sure a new exhaust will not block oil filter access. From the picture, the design looks like the header/collector is routed directly under the center of the motor covering the oil filter access. I've heard good things about the performance and sound of Jardine products, but I do not want to impede access to the oil filter area. Is anyone familiar with this exhaust? Will it require removal of the exhasut to change the oil filter? Thanks.
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I run this pipe on my GS1000. Access to the oil filter cover is possible, but it's a tight fit for my hand. Yes, the filter can be changed with the header installed. The biggest problem is the mess you make. I think any header setup would have a challenge with spilling oil onto the pipes during an oil change.

I made a funnel of sorts out of an old milk container. It channels the oil between the center pipes and itno a drip pan. When I do an oil change I loosen the acorn nuts just a little. Enough to let the oil drip into the funnel. Then I leave it for a while. Later, after most of the oil has dripped out of the filter cavity, I finish the job. Still, I get a little oil on the pipes. But it cooks off quickly.
 
Mac Exhaust

Mac Exhaust

The Mac system is designed to let you get at the filter cover easily.
 
If you really like the Jardin and it makes it a PITA to get to the filter, isn't there kits that will let you move the filter somewhere else...with possible additional cooling?
 
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