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Old Aug 5, 2022 | 09:36 PM
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BALoiHotB-I
Interesting comparisons. I don't look down at Fram quite as much. Pretty suprised at the HD filter though...
 
Old Aug 6, 2022 | 02:59 AM
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Good to know the Fram filter is constructed just like the Fram Ultra series. Been using them for many years on all my vehicles including outboards, Kawasaki V twin powered zero turn mowers, and Generac V twin whole home generators.
 
Old Aug 6, 2022 | 06:14 AM
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I use Fram on some things but not on motorcycle's. I built a motor for a guy on his bike years ago. He put good money in parts. Build went great. Within 500 miles, the filter disintegrated, plugged up the journals and seized the motor. Bike ran great till then. When I tore it down, that's what I found, filter paper. . Filter choice was his.
 
Old Aug 6, 2022 | 06:28 AM
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Looks like the fram for Harley is way better than most the auto fram's.
Good video
 
Old Aug 6, 2022 | 07:52 AM
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I use K&N
 
Old Aug 6, 2022 | 08:10 AM
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Old Aug 6, 2022 | 08:11 AM
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WIX is IMO makes the best oil filter....for everything.
 
Old Aug 6, 2022 | 08:12 AM
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Now that's a cool dude... Not necessarily because he's an engineer expert. Fram's, Harley's, WIX's, K&N... ect will all do the job.

I've owned numerous bikes, car, truck and small motors that don't even have a filter. Still do.

He's a cool dude because he's got a good heart.
 

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Old Aug 6, 2022 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bburky
WIX is IMO makes the best oil filter....for everything.
I use Wix also, but now I wouldn't hesitate to use Fram if Wix was out of stock.
 
Old Aug 6, 2022 | 11:37 AM
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I used their Evo filters in the past…..
Just bought a HD brand M8 filter, may have to try the Wix M8 filter too
 

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