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I know this is kind of an old subject, looking at the date. But I've had Gold Wings I now. I purchased the 1989 Yamaha Ventura Royale. So I know just what you have to do when you have. Those type of oil filters and covers to take off. When you change the oil, the first thing you need is a six point socket. So you don't round the Bolt off. That's the most important thing you can do. Then when you put it back on, don't tighten the heck out of it. The six point socket will keep it from rounding off. Don't use a 12 point socket. If you're going to use a wrench, use a 12 point wrench. Don't over tighten it. Same thing with the drain plug? Change washer on the drain plug every time you drain the oil. When you do that, you don't need to over tighten it. If you'd like to buy one of those fancy adapter deals for spin on oil filter, that's a great thing. But in my books, you're just throwing away your money. Just get a six point socket and a six point wrench. And you'll be just fine. Use a little common sense. And if you happen to buy a used bike and it's on there a little tight, Hit it with a hammer first. That'll loosen it up.

For sure,,,no boudt-a-dougt-it.

Sorry to be the devils advocate but when I checked the price of that adapter and since I have no issue with the stock filter setup, I figure I can buy a lot of filters for that money. Biggest reason those bolts are hard to take out is the tendency people have for over tightening them.