The more I learn the more I need to know (oil Filter question)
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03-27-2013, 12:57 PM
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The more I learn the more I need to know (oil Filter question)
Hello all. I have been reading this forum and so far have learned so very much, but it seems the more that I learn the dumber I get !! LOL. I went to my local motorcycle shop to obtain a Harley Brand oil filter. BUTTTT
All they had was a fram oil filter or a Wix oil filter. I bought the Wix filter.
This shop specializes in Harleys
Now here is my question. I have read that one wants an Harley oil Filter because of a special valve on the inside of the filter which somehow is good for the motor, something about oil flow and presure.
Does my Wix filter have this same valve and is it safe to install on my 2006 softtail Deluxe ?? I don't want to harm my bike in anyway by using inferior parts so I came here to ask the experts. Thanks in advance for any help.
kindly
flpete
All they had was a fram oil filter or a Wix oil filter. I bought the Wix filter.
This shop specializes in Harleys
Now here is my question. I have read that one wants an Harley oil Filter because of a special valve on the inside of the filter which somehow is good for the motor, something about oil flow and presure.
Does my Wix filter have this same valve and is it safe to install on my 2006 softtail Deluxe ?? I don't want to harm my bike in anyway by using inferior parts so I came here to ask the experts. Thanks in advance for any help.
kindly
flpete
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03-27-2013, 01:42 PM
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Put on the Wix and ride. Since the closest Harley dealer for me is 30 miles away, I've used Fram, and Mobil 1 filters with no problem. I grab a Harley filter if I think of it while visiting a dealer, but if not I'll use whatever I can buy at my local auto parts store. Lots of guys on this forum use Wal Mart filters with no complaints. Sure, some filters may catch more microns (I'm not sure what a micron is), but you can make yourself crazy worrying about all the scientific aspects of an oil change. Clean oil, new filter, and ride. Just my .02 cents
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03-27-2013, 02:06 PM
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I'm sorry Its not a wix I bought, It is an S&S oil filter
which the dealer said was a better filter overall, even better than the Harley filter. Is this just hype or is the S&S a quality filter? I do know S&S parts do come pretty well recomended.
Thanks in advance
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flpete
Thanks in advance
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flpete
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03-27-2013, 02:13 PM
Microns are measurements in TINY scale... molecules in size. The tinier the screen, the smaller bits of junk they can filter.
mail order some K&N filters (black or chrome w/ nut on the end to make it easy to replace) and store them. Things are only going to get more expensive due to economy and you will eventually use them. If you have it on hand, then you will be more likely to do it than to get around to do it.
mail order some K&N filters (black or chrome w/ nut on the end to make it easy to replace) and store them. Things are only going to get more expensive due to economy and you will eventually use them. If you have it on hand, then you will be more likely to do it than to get around to do it.
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03-27-2013, 02:19 PM
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^^^ Yep I agree with Radimus. I always have a few filters and plenty of oil in the shop. Watch for sales and stock up. Last month I was able to get 24 QT's of Mobil 1 Vtwin for $6.35 a Qt and K&N filters for about the same. Since I service 3 bikes I don't have to worry about any of it sitting to long.
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03-27-2013, 02:32 PM
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Thank you for your service Sir !!!
Guys like you made this country Great. Thanks again for my freedom !!
Microns are measurements in TINY scale... molecules in size. The tinier the screen, the smaller bits of junk they can filter.
mail order some K&N filters (black or chrome w/ nut on the end to make it easy to replace) and store them. Things are only going to get more expensive due to economy and you will eventually use them. If you have it on hand, then you will be more likely to do it than to get around to do it.
mail order some K&N filters (black or chrome w/ nut on the end to make it easy to replace) and store them. Things are only going to get more expensive due to economy and you will eventually use them. If you have it on hand, then you will be more likely to do it than to get around to do it.
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03-27-2013, 02:52 PM
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Thank you for sharing that youtube clip Loc Tite !!
That was very informative.....great info. after seeing that I will never ever buy a fram filter. amazing differance in filter design. Just goes to show one gets what they pay for.
Thanks again
kindly
flpete
Thanks again
kindly
flpete
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03-27-2013, 03:06 PM
Microns are measurements in TINY scale... molecules in size. The tinier the screen, the smaller bits of junk they can filter.
mail order some K&N filters (black or chrome w/ nut on the end to make it easy to replace) and store them. Things are only going to get more expensive due to economy and you will eventually use them. If you have it on hand, then you will be more likely to do it than to get around to do it.
mail order some K&N filters (black or chrome w/ nut on the end to make it easy to replace) and store them. Things are only going to get more expensive due to economy and you will eventually use them. If you have it on hand, then you will be more likely to do it than to get around to do it.
#10
03-27-2013, 03:22 PM
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Christ on a pogo stick I wish pleb's would worry half as much about your almost non existent riding skills as you do about fugging oil & related products ........ 