Well, a search over at the Yamaha Star Bolt forum confirmed this is a fairly common problem on new motors. For example:
WTF? Oil filter is stuck!
I'll report back if the dealer has a good removal trick without cutting, drilling, welding or other risky last measures.
WTF? Oil filter is stuck!
I'll report back if the dealer has a good removal trick without cutting, drilling, welding or other risky last measures.