I used the Drag Specialties Filter and Shell Rotella 15w40 Motor Oil, engine and gear case in my 2011 Softail Cross Bones 93.
Drag Specialties DS275126 which is a crossover of a K&N 171C by Harley Davidson.

Doesn't your hand book say to use a GOOD Diesel Oil if the Harley Fluid is not available? Mine does, that's why I use Rotella 14w40 a 15000 mile pure oil, non synthetic oil. I use it in my 99 Ford Lightning, 2011 Ford Flex, 2009 John Deer Mower, and 2011 Softail Cross Bones. all run 5000 miles on oil changes.

 

Cardboard Flapper Valve is the worst on the market, Fram Filters SUCK

 

old question I know but I'm new on this site, it will not void a warranty unless Harley or any other manufacturer "DEMANDS" that you use a certain filter. on top of that if they DEMAND it, they have to provide it free of charge. that was the law back in the day when I managed a jiffy lube. it was posted on the public notice board in the lobby.

 

There is no cardboard valve in a Fram Filter.

Fram filters use a rubber anti-drainback valve...

The filter caps are paper, but what the hell, almost every oil filter element is paper...

 

The 7148 Napa filter uses metal end caps on the filter media as well as a top bypass and has a 5 micron rating.

 

Good info, thanks. I located them on the NAPA site.

 

Just starting using S&S filters.

 

I believe the 5 micron is TOO restrictive ! I would imagine S&S has a Great filter ! My favorite is AMSOIL's oil filters, with the Abram Tank, Nano Fiber Technology ! Fram suck, K&N are made in Thailand, I'm not buying a filter because it has a nut, you'd have to be a nut, not to wonder, what's inside ! These are old specs; Bypass opening pressure; Twin Cam, H-D 10psi, AMSOIL12psi, & K&N 14psi. There are NO rules or regulations for oil filters, somebody's 10 micron, is another company's 30 micron, Buyer Beware !

 

I've used only Amsoil filters and oil for the last 12 years. I'll be switching to Schaeffer 707 oil as soon as I use up what I have, since it is not wet clutch compatible. Don't need wet clutch compatible oil in a Harley engine. That allows more friction reducing zinc additive. Staying with Amsoil filters, though.
Correction: New bikes come with Harley oil and filters, so I have used those too.

 

K&N or Harley. Chrome or black. Anybody using thr re-usable filters out ther? What are your thoughts/findings in comparing the merits of one as opposed to standard disposable? How do you clean it without making a mess? Wash oil out and it goes where? Just wondering