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07-03-2008, 02:24 AM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 1998 Dyna Superglide FXD
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proper oil filter?
I recently had a K&N oil filter installed and switched to amsoil. I was reading another post talking about differences in filter media size for different engines. Since the switch, I have noticed a little more noise from the engine when hot and idling. Can the wrong filter be mounted and restricting oil flow or is it just my imagination? It is a 98 dyna.
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07-03-2008, 02:29 AM
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Ride: 07 Road King Classic
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Re: proper oil filter?
They 98 being an evo used a 30 micron filter. I don't think the ones you listed are the 30 micron, it's entirely possible the noises you hear are being caused by the smaller filter media.
No substitute for the HD filters to be sure.
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07-03-2008, 02:30 AM
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Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail FLSTC
Join Date: 2007, May 18
Location: The Shires UK
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Re: proper oil filter?
i always use the HD filter for the bike and never an aftermarket one, i even used the OEM ones on my metric's.
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07-03-2008, 02:30 AM
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Ride: 1981 FLH Shovel
Join Date: 2008, Apr 21
Location: Maryland
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Re: proper oil filter?
Synthetic oil is not dependant on viscosity to do it's job.Because of that it's a bit thinner than mineral based oil and will not dampen noise as well as mineral oil.Not a problem but can be annoying.The K&N is a good filter as is Amsoil and OEM Harley.Avoid Fram at all costs.
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07-05-2008, 04:36 AM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2005 Ultra Classic
Join Date: 2008, May 18
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
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Re: proper oil filter?
Why change from K&N is it the micron thing? I love them because of the nut on the end, so easy to change.
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07-05-2008, 05:07 AM
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Ride: 2007 Road glide
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Re: proper oil filter?
Hd filters, filters are not a good place to skimp and save go with the build for your engine not and after market will fit.
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07-05-2008, 11:43 AM
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Re: proper oil filter?
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That's why I use the HD filters. They are 5 micron rated and I believe the K&N are 20.
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07-23-2008, 08:44 PM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2005 Electra Glide Standard
Join Date: 2008, Apr 02
Location: Vero Beach, FL
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Re: proper oil filter?
Does anyone have a parts manual for a 2005 Electra Glide Standard? I am going to change the fluids in all the holes, and I am going to check the cam chain tensioners while I am in there. Just wanted to know what parts I would need.
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