Oil Filters
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hayabusa_83
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no the walmart "guide" only lists cars/trucks!
Go on the net here and just cross reference it. I do it for everything mowers bikes ect.... But as far as a Busa goes I go with this Pure One - PL14610 ..... THIS IS WHY... This is how an oil filter should be made. The anti-drainback valve is double the thickness of any other here, and obviously seals very well. The media is the best available, and there's a lot of it. The bypass valve is made from a laser-cut piece of stainless steel, and just can't bind or jam. And it is only $6.00... cannot go wrong. Also the sq in is 92.
http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/FilterStudy.html
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hayabusa_83
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that pure one is under the honda filters on the filter study!
I'm ready to change my oil again and was reading this thread. As an auto dealership service manager, I was concerned about possibly using an automobile filter on my motorcycle and called Purolater's filter hot line (800-526-4250) to find out what the differences are between the ML16818 that Purolater recommends for the Busa and the PL14610 some of our posters are using.
To cut out a lot of the technical mumbo-jumbo, the internal valving calibrations are different and the metal cannister of a motorcycle filter has a lot higher burst rating to withstand the pressures created by motorcycle engines, which as we all know, build revs much more quickly and can generate RPMs that are three times that of an automobile engine. The fellow with whom I spoke said that anyone who uses an automobile filter on a motorcycle is asking for a big problem, especially when Purolater's motorcycle filters only sell for a little more than most automobile filters. He closed by saying that he would use any company's motorcycle filter on his bike before he would use even his own company's automobile filter on it. That says something.
Although many auto parts chains carry a few Fram motorcycle filters (the local Advance stores stock two Fram numbers), he advised me that Pep Boys stock some of Purolater's bike filters in every store. I called my local PB and they in fact do stock the ML16818 for $6.99.
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To cut out a lot of the technical mumbo-jumbo, the internal valving calibrations are different and the metal cannister of a motorcycle filter has a lot higher burst rating to withstand the pressures created by motorcycle engines, which as we all know, build revs much more quickly and can generate RPMs that are three times that of an automobile engine. The fellow with whom I spoke said that anyone who uses an automobile filter on a motorcycle is asking for a big problem, especially when Purolater's motorcycle filters only sell for a little more than most automobile filters. He closed by saying that he would use any company's motorcycle filter on his bike before he would use even his own company's automobile filter on it. That says something.
Although many auto parts chains carry a few Fram motorcycle filters (the local Advance stores stock two Fram numbers), he advised me that Pep Boys stock some of Purolater's bike filters in every store. I called my local PB and they in fact do stock the ML16818 for $6.99.
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RedNeckBusaBoy
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Shoot. I got 6 OEM filters when I bought my bike.... Should a came here first. Oh well I will use all these up by next spring then I can get me some good ones.
Great information guys!!!
Great information guys!!!
Is anyone using Wix filters? I was in the local Napa looking at them and they look good.
http://www.wixfilters.com/productinformation/index.html
http://www.wixfilters.com/productinformation/index.html
I thought all oil filters were the same color?
Heavy Metal
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Pure One PL14610 = Wix 51356 / UPC Number: 765809513563
Man! this site is great!!! as a newby to the "superbike" realm I'm really happy to see so much sharing of info and thoughts and other stuff without people getting weird or nasty with one another. all you guys are awesome! Thanks again ya'll, i'm getting some faith back in my fellow man!
wickedsprint
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I am kinda worried about the K&N after readint that guys review of them, it is made by HIFLO which failed and caused a no oil pressure situation. I may go with the purolator for this first change, but not letting the dealer see it.
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