Oil Filter Poll

glider · Apr 23rd, 2008, 10:04 AM

Take a look at the comparisons for the different filters here.

Oil Filter Comparisons - Harley Davidson Community

dangerdan · Apr 28th, 2008, 01:32 AM

Last year I decided to go the the HD dealer and buy an oil filter. The counter guy points to a self serve shelf. I pick up a black HD filter that looks like it would fit and I ask the counter guy if it would fit my 95 FLHTC. YES IT DOES.. he responded.

I take it home and it dont fit. The mounting hole in the filter was to big for the oil filter adapter on the oil filter mount.

Now to make things worse I have know if this filter is a 5 , 10 or 30 MICRON
filter.

The old filter had a "AA" stamp .

From what I have read so far, I need a 30 micron oil filter for an 80 cc EVO.
Assuming that counter guy is as clueless as I am how do I know which HD oil filter is correct for my application. What am I looking for ??

There is nothing in my HD manual ....checked it twice.

glider · Apr 28th, 2008, 08:12 AM

You should be looking for ...
63796-77A

Long CHROME, spin on

Fits '80-'98 FLT, FLHT, FLHR,
or

63805-80A

Long BLACK, spin on

Fits '80-'98 FLT, FLHT, FLHR,

dangerdan · Apr 28th, 2008, 12:37 PM

Thanks Glider.

I'll be going to the the dealer this friday with that info.

~~Clayvis~~ · May 5th, 2008, 09:12 PM

I used a K & N filter on my 2004 Sportster after it was out of warranty. I really liked the 17mm nut on the end. I did notice that the chrome finish on the K & N was not as nice as the HD filters. I will be sticking with the HD filter on the new Fatty.

Bluesugar · May 7th, 2008, 09:55 PM

Heck, after reading the link that Glider posted, I'm going to try and find myself a Purolator(cross ref). It has the anti-drain back and the pressure relief valve in it!! I'll paint the thing the same color as my bike. All for less than 1/3rd the cost of a HD stealer!!--- Put me in some Mobil 1 syn V-Twin motor oil, some spectro gear oil in the tranny and some uh------lets see I don't know what to put in the Primary yet--maybe have to go with the HD formula +(any suggestions out there?----Good thread and posts. Lots of insite!!

glider · May 7th, 2008, 10:13 PM

Hard to beat the formula + for now.

Bluesugar · May 7th, 2008, 10:35 PM

Will do Glider!----Hey, if I can find the cross reference Purolator filter, I'll buy an extra and cut it in half, will do the same with the old HD-63798-99 filter and compare their innards. Will post my results if I think it to be useful.

glider · May 8th, 2008, 06:51 PM

Take a look here.Check out the notes at the bottom too concerning the different filters.

Motorcycle Oil Filter Cross Reference

bikermoses · May 8th, 2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

The biggest problem with amsoil products is getting them, especially on the road if you need some while away from home. The popular brands are available in most auto supply houses or at a HD dealer.

You can get amsoil at truck stops pliots,ta,loves

View Poll Results: Oil Filter Poll
HD Filter	287	66.44%
Amsoil Filter	42	9.72%
Wix Filter	10	2.31%
K&N Filter	48	11.11%
Napa Filter	5	1.16%
Fram Filter	12	2.78%
Purolator Filter	10	2.31%
Hastings Filter	0	0%
Mobil Filter	5	1.16%
OTHER (Please specify)	13	3.01%
Voters: 432. You may not vote on this poll

Apr 23rd, 2008, 10:04 AM	#31
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Take a look at the comparisons for the different filters here. Oil Filter Comparisons - Harley Davidson Community __________________ 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!

Apr 28th, 2008, 01:32 AM	#32
dangerdan Community Star Ride: 1995 FLHTC Join Date: Oct 14th, 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 743 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Last year I decided to go the the HD dealer and buy an oil filter. The counter guy points to a self serve shelf. I pick up a black HD filter that looks like it would fit and I ask the counter guy if it would fit my 95 FLHTC. YES IT DOES.. he responded. I take it home and it dont fit. The mounting hole in the filter was to big for the oil filter adapter on the oil filter mount. Now to make things worse I have know if this filter is a 5 , 10 or 30 MICRON filter. The old filter had a "AA" stamp . From what I have read so far, I need a 30 micron oil filter for an 80 cc EVO. Assuming that counter guy is as clueless as I am how do I know which HD oil filter is correct for my application. What am I looking for ?? There is nothing in my HD manual ....checked it twice.

Apr 28th, 2008, 08:12 AM	#33
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll You should be looking for ... 63796-77A Long CHROME, spin on Fits '80-'98 FLT, FLHT, FLHR, or 63805-80A Long BLACK, spin on Fits '80-'98 FLT, FLHT, FLHR, __________________ 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!

Apr 28th, 2008, 12:37 PM	#34
dangerdan Community Star Ride: 1995 FLHTC Join Date: Oct 14th, 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 743 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Thanks Glider. I'll be going to the the dealer this friday with that info.

May 5th, 2008, 09:12 PM	#35
~~Clayvis~~ Account Removed Ride: 2007 Fatboy Join Date: Apr 29th, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 23 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll I used a K & N filter on my 2004 Sportster after it was out of warranty. I really liked the 17mm nut on the end. I did notice that the chrome finish on the K & N was not as nice as the HD filters. I will be sticking with the HD filter on the new Fatty.

May 7th, 2008, 09:55 PM	#36
Bluesugar Contributor$ Ride: 2004 Road King Shrine Join Date: Jan 19th, 2008 Posts: 112 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Heck, after reading the link that Glider posted, I'm going to try and find myself a Purolator(cross ref). It has the anti-drain back and the pressure relief valve in it!! I'll paint the thing the same color as my bike. All for less than 1/3rd the cost of a HD stealer!!--- Put me in some Mobil 1 syn V-Twin motor oil, some spectro gear oil in the tranny and some uh------lets see I don't know what to put in the Primary yet--maybe have to go with the HD formula +(any suggestions out there?----Good thread and posts. Lots of insite!!

May 7th, 2008, 10:13 PM	#37
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Hard to beat the formula + for now. __________________ 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!

May 7th, 2008, 10:35 PM	#38
Bluesugar Contributor$ Ride: 2004 Road King Shrine Join Date: Jan 19th, 2008 Posts: 112 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Will do Glider!----Hey, if I can find the cross reference Purolator filter, I'll buy an extra and cut it in half, will do the same with the old HD-63798-99 filter and compare their innards. Will post my results if I think it to be useful.

May 8th, 2008, 06:51 PM	#39
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Take a look here.Check out the notes at the bottom too concerning the different filters. Motorcycle Oil Filter Cross Reference __________________ 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!

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