Does your oil filter protrude through the front of the bike between the headers for #2 & #3? Unless the bike has a new full exhaust system, the stock header should allow access to the exposed filter.
BTW, you should edit your profile to include that the bike you ride is a '96 zx9r. I will help pinpoint discussions relevant to your model. Hope this helps.
__________________ Most people would... "Um, I'm not most people." Okay, so we've traded bikes for a while [Damn, your bike's a POS! ], now give me mine back!! Ahh, what a sweet ride. Setup link(s): K&N, Supertrapp Aluminum Racing Series tunable slip-on exhaust, jetted, stock gearing & ignition. ZX-9R MPT max range ~266 - 275 miles & MPG tracker at Fuelly.com
Yeah, I had a full Vance and Hines on my old bike and it required complete removal to access the filter and drain. Got rid of that bike. What a maintenance headache! And who ever thought up such a stupid design anyway? How would that work for race bikes?!
Not asking. Just venting.
__________________ Most people would... "Um, I'm not most people." Okay, so we've traded bikes for a while [Damn, your bike's a POS! ], now give me mine back!! Ahh, what a sweet ride. Setup link(s): K&N, Supertrapp Aluminum Racing Series tunable slip-on exhaust, jetted, stock gearing & ignition. ZX-9R MPT max range ~266 - 275 miles & MPG tracker at Fuelly.com
], now give me mine back!! Ahh, what a sweet ride. 
