Oil Filter Poll

glider · May 11th, 2009, 07:30 AM

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Nuclear · Jun 23rd, 2009, 01:23 AM

I have a Motor Factory filter in the bike at the moment.

SparX · Jul 9th, 2009, 10:42 PM

Sticking with the H-D filter. It meets all the requirements of the MoCo and I've not heard anything about it reducing engine life or doing damage so why change?

Sparx.

AmphibSailor · Jul 10th, 2009, 06:43 AM

I generally stick with either Amsoil, K&N or HD filters...Which ever I can get for the best price. I live in Seoul Korea, so I generally order 3 or 4 at a time and have it shipped over here. The orders from Amsoil generally take 6 weeks or so to arrive, since I buy their oil by the case...its shipped by boat...hence the delay.

03classic · Jul 12th, 2009, 09:35 PM

I use wix.Been to the plant and saw how they were made,also how they compare to other brands.Just a reminder to those who chose Fram,the end plates are made of cardboard not metal and we all know what happens to carbord when it gets wet.

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Grumpy3 · Jul 24th, 2009, 02:32 PM

Used the Fram filter for years on the EVO, but have been using the HD filter on the new bike and will probably continue to do so.

harley@16 · Aug 6th, 2009, 09:24 PM

The only dealer in the area didn't have any chrome filters so I went with the K&N, it was said that they are built to OEM specs, I especialy like the nut on the end.

STEVE07 · Aug 7th, 2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harley@16

The only dealer in the area didn't have any chrome filters so I went with the K&N, it was said that they are built to OEM specs, I especialy like the nut on the end.

Harley filter is a 5micron filter and the K&N is 15micron,I would stick to the Harley filter

oldhippie · Aug 11th, 2009, 10:27 PM

I'm on my third oil change on my Ultra and until I can find actual filtration performance specs from the Harley filter to compare to others, I'm using the black HD SuperPremium5 filter; Can't see it anyway so why pay for chrome.

I'd emailed Champion Labs who make the filter for Harley, but due to it being proprietary info they couldn't give me the specs for the HD.

07geezerglide · Aug 11th, 2009, 10:47 PM

Always use the HD 5 micron. Cheap insurance. Plus buy them by the case at a discount. The chrome ones don't make it run any better and can't see em unless I'm on my knees. Sling M1vt20/50. Started using that in my 90 Ultra.

View Poll Results: Oil Filter Poll
HD Filter	337	65.95%
Amsoil Filter	50	9.78%
Wix Filter	11	2.15%
K&N Filter	62	12.13%
Napa Filter	7	1.37%
Fram Filter	12	2.35%
Purolator Filter	11	2.15%
Hastings Filter	0	0%
Mobil Filter	5	0.98%
OTHER (Please specify)	16	3.13%
Voters: 511. You may not vote on this poll

May 11th, 2009, 07:30 AM	#121
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,053 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Please keep all conversations and questions on oils to the oil forum instead of posting them in the POLL threads. The POLL threads are for gathering information on the products and not for discussions about the products themselves . The OIL forum is for the questions and answers. Oil - Harley Davidson Community Thanks __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jun 23rd, 2009, 01:23 AM	#122
Nuclear Start The Engine Ride: 1976 FX Join Date: Jun 13th, 2009 Posts: 20	Re: Oil Filter Poll I have a Motor Factory filter in the bike at the moment. __________________ If you ain't the lead dog in the pack, the scenery never changes.

Jul 9th, 2009, 10:42 PM	#123
SparX Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic - Deep Turquios/Antique White Join Date: Jul 8th, 2009 Location: Nampa, ID, USA Posts: 27 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Sticking with the H-D filter. It meets all the requirements of the MoCo and I've not heard anything about it reducing engine life or doing damage so why change? Sparx.

Jul 10th, 2009, 06:43 AM	#124
AmphibSailor New Family Ride: 2003 Dyna Superglide Join Date: Apr 24th, 2009 Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 6	Re: Oil Filter Poll I generally stick with either Amsoil, K&N or HD filters...Which ever I can get for the best price. I live in Seoul Korea, so I generally order 3 or 4 at a time and have it shipped over here. The orders from Amsoil generally take 6 weeks or so to arrive, since I buy their oil by the case...its shipped by boat...hence the delay.

Jul 12th, 2009, 09:35 PM	#125
03classic Community Star Ride: 2003 EG classic Join Date: Jul 7th, 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 421 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll I use wix.Been to the plant and saw how they were made,also how they compare to other brands.Just a reminder to those who chose Fram,the end plates are made of cardboard not metal and we all know what happens to carbord when it gets wet. _________________________________________ When life gives you lemons ,find someone who's life has given them vodka

Jul 24th, 2009, 02:32 PM	#126
Grumpy3 Start The Engine Ride: Ultra 09 Join Date: May 20th, 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 26	Re: Oil Filter Poll Used the Fram filter for years on the EVO, but have been using the HD filter on the new bike and will probably continue to do so.

Aug 6th, 2009, 09:24 PM	#127
harley@16 Play The Throttle Ride: 2007 electraglide standard Join Date: Feb 11th, 2009 Location: wa st Posts: 191 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll The only dealer in the area didn't have any chrome filters so I went with the K&N, it was said that they are built to OEM specs, I especialy like the nut on the end.

Aug 11th, 2009, 10:27 PM	#129
oldhippie Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 FLHTCU Join Date: Jun 4th, 2009 Location: Lac du Bonnet, Mb Posts: 94 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll I'm on my third oil change on my Ultra and until I can find actual filtration performance specs from the Harley filter to compare to others, I'm using the black HD SuperPremium5 filter; Can't see it anyway so why pay for chrome. I'd emailed Champion Labs who make the filter for Harley, but due to it being proprietary info they couldn't give me the specs for the HD.

Aug 11th, 2009, 10:47 PM	#130
07geezerglide New Family Ride: 07 ultra Join Date: Aug 11th, 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Oil Filter Poll Always use the HD 5 micron. Cheap insurance. Plus buy them by the case at a discount. The chrome ones don't make it run any better and can't see em unless I'm on my knees. Sling M1vt20/50. Started using that in my 90 Ultra. Last edited by 07geezerglide; Aug 11th, 2009 at 10:51 PM.

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