[hondavidson]

I recently gota 1986 GL1200 aspencade and today when I changed the oil I noticed that there was no spring on the oil filter bolt, yet the manual shows one and I remember having one on my 84 aspencade. Is it missing or does the 86 not use one. Hate to put it all back together and fill with oil without knowing.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

you should have a spring on the '86 too

 

[Bamaeagle]

Sounds like you are missing a spring...

 

[detdrbuzzard]

don't forget the washer that should be on there

 

[Cantankerous]

Yes, you do require a spring and washer. Both are still available through Honda.

If you don't have a Honda dealer close by, I might have both items available.