Oil Filters

Kaben · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Mar 2005 Karma :

Right, im whipping out my old water pump today and replacing it with teh fresh one that BSA regal have sent me (next day delivery, very impressed).

My question is this. I did not order a new oil filter and i will be changing the oil (have to , to change the water pump). My brother seems to think i have to change the filter, but it was only changed approx 200 miles ago, if that.

Do i NEED to change the filter or can i just reuse the current one?

Quick response appreciated!

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Rit · Trackday Trickster Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Karma :

Reuse the current one. Wash it out in petrol and let it dry/airline if you like.
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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

It's usually recommended to change the oil filter every other oil change, so it'll be fine.

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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

As I said never seen it.

Shocking when you think a filter only costs £5.

Kaben · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Mar 2005 Karma :

Thing is - its an MZ, and there isnt a dealer within reach. I Have to order parts from BSA regal over the phone.
They do give next day delivery and the customer care is good, but their phonelines dont open on weekends Mad

Means that i have to order on monday and wait for delivery on tuesday.
Turns out i also neglected to buy a new gasket for the engine case so i thought i'd order an oil filter as well.
I only asked about the filter as i wanted tio know if i could get away with changing the oil and ride the bike this week. Now the bikes out of action untill next weekend.
Goddamn my commute, otherwise i would do it in the evening. Evil or Very Mad

Cheers for the help though guys.

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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

I also change my filter with every oil change, when they're only 5 or 6 quid there's no point not doing it, but as I say, the service schedule does suggest every other change.

Graham88 · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 May 2006 Karma :

I would change the filter, for the little bit of money it's worth it.