Reusable oil filter...Your thoughts!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: eastern oklahoma
okay, lemme see now. twenty grand in a bike, and don't want to spend 6 or 8 bucks for an oil filter? J C Whitney used to sell a filter, i can't remember the name of it, but it used a roll of toilet paper for the filter element. i can imagine what was going through the oil pump, lifters, etc. the twin cam motors use a 5 micron filter, unlike the evo motors. i'll continue using disposable filters in my bike. have some faith in the engineers who designed the motor, or not. your bike, your choice.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Arizona
okay, lemme see now. twenty grand in a bike, and don't want to spend 6 or 8 bucks for an oil filter? J C Whitney used to sell a filter, i can't remember the name of it, but it used a roll of toilet paper for the filter element. i can imagine what was going through the oil pump, lifters, etc. the twin cam motors use a 5 micron filter, unlike the evo motors. i'll continue using disposable filters in my bike. have some faith in the engineers who designed the motor, or not. your bike, your choice.
lemme see now. I havent seen one post yet in this thread that said anything about anyone not wanting to buy an oil filter.
I remember the ol **** paper filters
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Ok I keep forgetting what the amount I spent on my bike purchase has to do with aftermarket parts. So I pay 20 grand for a bike I shouldn't care what parts cost?
What if I pay 15k for a bike can I try to save some money then? Whats the official rule?
Just maybe doing some work myself and not paying thru the nose for everything I can have my 20k bike and a little money in my pocket. JMHO
What if I pay 15k for a bike can I try to save some money then? Whats the official rule?
Just maybe doing some work myself and not paying thru the nose for everything I can have my 20k bike and a little money in my pocket. JMHO
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2008
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Just out of curiosity, how do you clean these reusable filters. I have a reusable K&N air filter and It's a drag waiting for it to dry before I can re-install it. I'd hate to have to wait like that before I could complete my oil change. It's probably not for me but I'm still curious.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: scurry, TX
I read or heard somewhere (probably here) that the stock HD filter has some sort of extra bypass that allows oil to get where it needs to go faster on cold starts? From what I understand, aftermarket filters don;t have this and it is and for the bike.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Arizona
Just out of curiosity, how do you clean these reusable filters. I have a reusable K&N air filter and It's a drag waiting for it to dry before I can re-install it. I'd hate to have to wait like that before I could complete my oil change. It's probably not for me but I'm still curious.
But I use an ultrasonic cleaner