Oil Filter Help
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I went to change my oil for the first time and my manual says use part number 63798-99, but the dealership gave me 63798-99A. Is the "A" just a better filter??? I can't seem to find any cross reference on the internet. I see some listings on ebay for the 63798-99A, but the listings don't say anything abou thte 63798-99. I went to take off the previous owners oil filter with the HD oil filter wrench, and the wrench is to big. This is why I am questioning what I have. Any help would be appreciated.
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The A usually just indicates an update on the previous model...All with the same fitment information.
Also.....The previous owners filter maybe a Drag unit or another Non HD name....
You can use a strap wrench, or worse case drive a screwdriver through it and turn...
Also.....The previous owners filter maybe a Drag unit or another Non HD name....
You can use a strap wrench, or worse case drive a screwdriver through it and turn...
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This is why I am confused. The 2009 HD catolog says this for filter 63798-99A
"an upgrade for any motorcycle that requires Oil Filter P/N 63796-77A, 63805-80A, 63812-90 or 63813-90."
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"an upgrade for any motorcycle that requires Oil Filter P/N 63796-77A, 63805-80A, 63812-90 or 63813-90."
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Hspring03 is correct.
When a part or accessory is updated Harley adds a letter (A,B,C,ect.) to show designation that the part has been change. Usually this is a very minor modification to the part. It let's us know at the dealership the part has been updated.
When a part or accessory is updated Harley adds a letter (A,B,C,ect.) to show designation that the part has been change. Usually this is a very minor modification to the part. It let's us know at the dealership the part has been updated.
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I don't understand what the confusion is?
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My manual says to use 63798-99, but I have a filter 63798-99A
When I look up the 63798-99A in the HD catalog it says the 63798-99A replaces Oil Filter P/N 63796-77A, 63805-80A, 63812-90 or 63813-90."
My manual filter of 63798-99 is not in that description.
When I look up the 63798-99A in the HD catalog it says the 63798-99A replaces Oil Filter P/N 63796-77A, 63805-80A, 63812-90 or 63813-90."
My manual filter of 63798-99 is not in that description.
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This has been covered before........It is the same filter with a slight update.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...road-king.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...road-king.html