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Old Dec 29, 2024 | 04:42 PM
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Original flter was a part flow the filter on the bike is as said a aftermarket screw on full flow

the original type i have in stock and IF i can remember i will take pictures tomorrow and show you the correct type and what not to use as well as a mod you should be doing as well
 
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Originally Posted by johnjzjz
Original flter was a part flow the filter on the bike is as said a aftermarket screw on full flow

the original type i have in stock and IF i can remember i will take pictures tomorrow and show you the correct type and what not to use as well as a mod you should be doing as well
I appreciate it!
 
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Originally Posted by Abilyeu
I have a 1981 Harley fxwg, I’m in the process of turning It into flh but my question is how do I get rid of external oil filter, I want to use the drop in oil filter but wasn’t sure how to take off the external one it sticks out of the side of the bike just don’t like the look.
You're better off with the external spin on filter than the internal cartridge. And please, give that thing a bath! Shovelheads deserved better care.
 
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