Oil Filter Poll

tomb020871 · 04-20-2008, 05:08 AM

I have always used Fram in everything I own and have never had any problem. Granted I change my oil often but they have always worked out good for me. JMO.

glider · 04-23-2008, 02:04 PM

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

Oil Filter Comparisons - Harley Davidson Community

dangerdan · 04-28-2008, 05:32 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 · 04-28-2008, 12:12 PM

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 · 04-28-2008, 04:37 PM

Thanks Glider.

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

Clayvis · 05-06-2008, 01:12 AM

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 · 05-08-2008, 01:55 AM

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 · 05-08-2008, 02:13 AM

Hard to beat the formula + for now.

Bluesugar · 05-08-2008, 02:35 AM

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 · 05-08-2008, 10:51 PM

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

Motorcycle Oil Filter Cross Reference

View Poll Results: Oil Filter Poll
HD Filter	106	64.24%
Amsoil Filter	17	10.30%
Wix Filter	3	1.82%
K&N Filter	21	12.73%
Napa Filter	4	2.42%
Fram Filter	5	3.03%
Purolator Filter	4	2.42%
Hastings Filter	0	0%
Mobil Filter	2	1.21%
OTHER (Please specify)	3	1.82%
Voters: 165. You may not vote on this poll

04-20-2008, 05:08 AM	#31 (permalink)
tomb020871 New Family Ride: 2006 Night Rod Join Date: 2008, Apr 16 Posts: 5	Re: Oil Filter Poll I have always used Fram in everything I own and have never had any problem. Granted I change my oil often but they have always worked out good for me. JMO.

04-23-2008, 02:04 PM	#32 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 9,141 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Take a look at the comparisons for the different filters here. Oil Filter Comparisons - Harley Davidson Community __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

04-28-2008, 05:32 AM	#33 (permalink)
dangerdan Community Star Ride: 1995 FLHTC Join Date: 2007, Oct 15 Location: Ontario Posts: 435 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.

04-28-2008, 12:12 PM	#34 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 9,141 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, __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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04-28-2008, 04:37 PM	#35 (permalink)
dangerdan Community Star Ride: 1995 FLHTC Join Date: 2007, Oct 15 Location: Ontario Posts: 435 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Thanks Glider. I'll be going to the the dealer this friday with that info.

05-06-2008, 01:12 AM	#36 (permalink)
Clayvis Start The Engine Ride: 2007 Fatboy Join Date: 2008, Apr 29 Location: Florida Posts: 15 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.

05-08-2008, 01:55 AM	#37 (permalink)
Bluesugar Contributor$ Ride: 2004 Road King Shrine Join Date: 2008, Jan 20 Posts: 76 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!!

05-08-2008, 02:13 AM	#38 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 9,141 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Hard to beat the formula + for now. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

05-08-2008, 02:35 AM	#39 (permalink)
Bluesugar Contributor$ Ride: 2004 Road King Shrine Join Date: 2008, Jan 20 Posts: 76 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.

05-08-2008, 10:51 PM	#40 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 9,141 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 __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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