Oil Filter Help
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 1,183
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From: Indianapolis
K&N filters have been banned by a lot of sportbike racing orgs because they blow out. I posted a warning about them on here and got flamed for it. Imagine that... people so married to a brand they flame someone with a genuine warning.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,188
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From: San Diego, CA
Why does anyone mess with a filter so hard to remove even when not over tightened? I only use the filter with a nut on the end like in link. Takes seconds to remove and dont need that "special" stupid Harley tool to get filter off. I recommend everyone use a similar filter. Sure saves alot of time and hassle. HD needs to wake up and go to a similar filter.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
HiFlo used to make the K&N filter..... HiFlo is a quality filter....
The new K&N filters are made in Korea, and there have been reports that the quality has suffered since they cut ties with HiFlo..... I read a thread (wanted to attach the link, but can't find it) about the difference between the old HiFlo K&N and the new Korean made K&N. It included pics to show some of the differences. There were a couple posts from different people who had issues with the new K&Ns.......
I had just bought a couple K&N filters from Amazon, for like $8 each.. After reading the thread, I saw from the pics that the ones I had purchased were the new Korean made K&N filters. They are now in the very back of my parts cabinet (I own/maintain 3 HDs), and I doubt I'll use them.
FWIW......... If you need a filter with a nut on the end, the HiFlo filter would be my choice...
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 455
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From: SW Ohio
Originally Posted by Mertoid
Pretty much the only filter wrench I use anymore. Never slips, misses the crank sensor. Happened to find it in the bargain bin at Menards, only $2. Figured I'd throw it away if it didn't work, but now I could throw all those other ones away and never miss 'em!
Went to Harley and bought their 'gimmic' but it works for me.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 14,731
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
No problems here with K/N 171C Oil Filters, been using them for years.
If I ever have any problem with 'em, I will for sure let you guys know.
If I ever have any problem with 'em, I will for sure let you guys know.
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