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Davenaylor
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PostPosted: 08:03 - 01 Oct 2013    Post subject: Oil Filter Quality Reply with quote
Hi,

I have a GSF600 Bandit on a 99 plate. I want to change the oil filter and looking on-line, there are lots of cheaper options.

So, does the quality count? should i pay more or stick anything on there?

Thanks
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cimbian
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PostPosted: 08:54 - 01 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would always buy a branded filter such as UFI or HiFlo. It is not worth risking things for the sake of a couple of quid.

Lots of complaints about Fram filters on the web but it seems these have now been addressed but I'm not sure I would use one on my bike.
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PostPosted: 08:57 - 01 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just buy an OE one?
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PostPosted: 10:59 - 01 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wafer_Thin_Ham wrote:
Just buy an OE one?


they are nearly twice the price ... and pattern ones work just aswell.
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PostPosted: 11:05 - 01 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
HiFlo are pretty cheap and are well regarded.
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Islander
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PostPosted: 17:04 - 01 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
+1 for HiFlo. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:10 - 01 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
DrDonnyBrago wrote:
HiFlo are pretty cheap and are well regarded.
Half the price of a K&N. No complaints here and no extra sludge on the magnetic sump plug compared to the K&N.
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PostPosted: 17:43 - 01 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
K&N products are waste of money for 90% of motorcyclists. Thumbs Up

I do believe that K&N does some decent air/oil filter and some other bits, but for normal riding it only results in problems.
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PostPosted: 17:46 - 01 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Think I've posted this before, but it's worth a read.

https://www.leroybeal.net/motorcycles/silverwing/articles/oil-filters/Motorcycle%2520oil%2520filters%2520exposed.pdf
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PostPosted: 19:22 - 02 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
RhynoCZ wrote:
K&N products are waste of money for 90% of motorcyclists. Thumbs Up


Based on what exactly?
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PostPosted: 19:50 - 02 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
ZRX61 wrote:
RhynoCZ wrote:
K&N products are waste of money for 90% of motorcyclists. Thumbs Up


Based on what exactly?


Well, K&N oil filter? Who here can appreciate the lower filter resistance, so the oil goes easily through the system?

K&N Air filter, well every one I know that had it, had bad engine running even after a dynojet kit and I don't need to mention the price of the actual filter. By the way I made my own filter from proper filter foam, costed 2 pounds, I could fabricate 2 complete filters and it worked great = better then the dirty OEM paper one I tossed away, when I couldn't buy a reasonably priced spare part.

All that ''let's add some power'' industry is a waste of money. I get it, rumours sell and many people will tell you, that OEM filter is not good enough for your bike. Get proper filter foam material and make your own filter, if you DYNO run your bike, then you're gonna get the same performance as you'd get with an K&N filter for much less money. Or get the red power band. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 11:31 - 03 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think you would be hard pressed to find a bad filter. They're not complex and don't use expensive materials - in fact I expect the most expensive part of a spin-on oil filter is the metal casing.

If you're concerned, go with what gives you peace of mind. The difference between cheap and expensive is going to be about a fiver. That's cheap. Far more expensive things will go wrong for no good reason.
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Joncrete Cungle
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PostPosted: 12:34 - 03 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Get a cheaper Hiflo one and change it more often. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 09:49 - 04 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
By the way, when I said, make your own filter I meant the air filter of course. Now, when I read it the second time it does sound like I'm telling you to make your own oil filter, which would be a stupid thing to do. Laughing

Oil filter, an Hiflo. Air filter, your own or OEM Thumbs Up
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