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Mr. Data · Oct 26th, 2007, 06:08 PM

Let's see what's being used as far as oil filters.

Feel free to give your comments on it also but please post in the proper forum for asking a question about filters. This section is just for gathering info on the filters themselves.

Also take a look at the filter comparisons here.

Oil Filter Comparisons - Harley Davidson Community (Oil Filter Comparisons)

Not Very PC · Oct 26th, 2007, 06:11 PM

HD oil Filters

wildspirit97 · Oct 26th, 2007, 07:39 PM

mech. at the shop said k&n was better.....it was a dollar more, don't really care about that, and I don't know how to tell if one filter is better than another, and don't know if he can either...but I liked the nut on the end of the filter. guess now i don't need my "special" Harley oil filter wrench with the notch cut in the side.

glider · Oct 26th, 2007, 09:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wildspirit97 View Post

mech. at the shop said k&n was better.....it was a dollar more, don't really care about that, and I don't know how to tell if one filter is better than another, and don't know if he can either...but I liked the nut on the end of the filter. guess now i don't need my "special" Harley oil filter wrench with the notch cut in the side.

I've always used the HD filters because I feel the HD filters were specked for the engines by the manufacturer even thou it probably goes out to the lowest bidder to be made, the company still has to stand behind them if a problem pops up. That's all the dealers would have to see if you are still under warrantee is a aftermarket filter. They could give you a hard enough time without you furnishing the ammo for them.
There is a big difference between filters of different brands. The bypass spring in itself will allow the oil to circulate unfiltered if it isn't the proper opening pressure, not to mention the filter media size and the make up of the filter itself. The nut on the K&N is nice but I still lean towards the HD filters, I sleep better at night

Take a look at this post, especially the first link...

http://www.hdtalking.com/oil_related....html#post4339 (Oil Filter Comparisons)

DYNAGUY · Nov 2nd, 2007, 10:46 PM

I must be keeping Amsoil in bussines. I am only one voted on Amsoil filter.

glider · Nov 15th, 2007, 08:00 PM

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.

Spike King · Nov 25th, 2007, 05:08 PM

K&N filter for me the nut on the end makes life alot easyer they cost more tho

Deus ex Machina · Nov 26th, 2007, 10:35 AM

I use and have used Perf-Form synthetic filters for years now with zero complaints.

jimmykayla · Nov 27th, 2007, 07:10 PM

Amsoil filter and oil for me!!...and I know alot of people that swear by it!!!

07ROADKING · Dec 6th, 2007, 10:31 PM

i use the 5
micron H-D filters i will switch to ams oil filters after the warranty is up

View Poll Results: Oil Filter Poll
HD Filter	616	63.77%
Amsoil Filter	78	8.07%
Wix Filter	30	3.11%
K&N Filter	127	13.15%
Napa Filter	10	1.04%
Fram Filter	37	3.83%
Purolator Filter	17	1.76%
Hastings Filter	0	0%
Mobil Filter	11	1.14%
OTHER (Please specify)	40	4.14%
Voters: 966. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 26th, 2007, 06:11 PM	#2
Not Very PC R.I.P Ride: Fast SuperGlides Join Date: Apr 17th, 2007 Location: We live in my mind Posts: 528 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll HD oil Filters

Oct 26th, 2007, 07:39 PM	#3
wildspirit97 Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2007 softail fxst Join Date: Sep 12th, 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,088 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll mech. at the shop said k&n was better.....it was a dollar more, don't really care about that, and I don't know how to tell if one filter is better than another, and don't know if he can either...but I liked the nut on the end of the filter. guess now i don't need my "special" Harley oil filter wrench with the notch cut in the side.

Oct 26th, 2007, 09:27 PM	#4
glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll Quote: Originally Posted by wildspirit97 View Post mech. at the shop said k&n was better.....it was a dollar more, don't really care about that, and I don't know how to tell if one filter is better than another, and don't know if he can either...but I liked the nut on the end of the filter. guess now i don't need my "special" Harley oil filter wrench with the notch cut in the side. I've always used the HD filters because I feel the HD filters were specked for the engines by the manufacturer even thou it probably goes out to the lowest bidder to be made, the company still has to stand behind them if a problem pops up. That's all the dealers would have to see if you are still under warrantee is a aftermarket filter. They could give you a hard enough time without you furnishing the ammo for them. There is a big difference between filters of different brands. The bypass spring in itself will allow the oil to circulate unfiltered if it isn't the proper opening pressure, not to mention the filter media size and the make up of the filter itself. The nut on the K&N is nice but I still lean towards the HD filters, I sleep better at night Take a look at this post, especially the first link... http://www.hdtalking.com/oil_related....html#post4339 (Oil Filter Comparisons)

Nov 2nd, 2007, 10:46 PM	#5
DYNAGUY Warming The Wheels Ride: 07 Dyna WideGlide Join Date: Oct 8th, 2007 Location: Hickory,N.C. Posts: 123 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll I must be keeping Amsoil in bussines. I am only one voted on Amsoil filter.

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Nov 15th, 2007, 08:00 PM	#6
glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll 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.

Nov 25th, 2007, 05:08 PM	#7
Spike King Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 RoadKing Join Date: Nov 24th, 2007 Location: Mankato,MN Posts: 65 My Mood:	Re: Oil Filter Poll K&N filter for me the nut on the end makes life alot easyer they cost more tho

Nov 26th, 2007, 10:35 AM	#8
Deus ex Machina New Family Ride: 1995 FXSTSB Join Date: Nov 25th, 2007 Location: SoCal Hi Desert Posts: 2	Re: Oil Filter Poll I use and have used Perf-Form synthetic filters for years now with zero complaints.

Nov 27th, 2007, 07:10 PM	#9
jimmykayla Start The Engine Ride: 1990 Harley Tour Glide Classic Join Date: Nov 24th, 2007 Posts: 19	Re: Oil Filter Poll Amsoil filter and oil for me!!...and I know alot of people that swear by it!!! Last edited by jimmykayla; Nov 27th, 2007 at 07:13 PM.

Dec 6th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#10
07ROADKING Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 ROADKING CLASSIC VIVID BLACK Join Date: Nov 30th, 2007 Posts: 122	Re: Oil Filter Poll i use the 5 micron H-D filters i will switch to ams oil filters after the warranty is up Last edited by 07ROADKING; Dec 7th, 2007 at 09:27 PM.

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