Oil Filters

[rraiderr]

Is there any reason to choose one over the other? Both track and street use using Amsoil oil.

OEM Suzuki
K&N
Amsoil

I can get the OEM filters at discount.

Thanks

 

[Robenstein]

Any of those will be fine choices. Really if you are not doing any sort of long OCI in terms of mileage, I would go with the cheapest of the three.

 

[901Memphis]

I wouldn't buy K&N unless it's old stock Made in the USA. The new ones are Korean made and have lower efficiency at a premium price.

 

[FowVay]

three words:

Ohhhhh
Eeeeeh
Mmmmmm

'nuff said.

 

[lugNutz]

Originally Posted By: FowVay
three words:

Ohhhhh
Eeeeeh
Mmmmmm

'nuff said.


Why?? Is this because you feel comfortable knowing an OEM filter is on or because you think an OEM will have better filtration and flow advantages over say a P1 or WIX?

Just curious.....

 

[Doog]

Originally Posted By: rraiderr

I can get the OEM filters at discount.

Thanks


Buy it...that is my motivation right there.

 

[rrounds]

Does your Suzuki have a spin on oil filter?

ROD

 

[rraiderr]

Yes it is the OEM spin on part # 16510-07J00

 

[rrounds]

See if one of these will fit your bike
http://balestech.com/filter.htm
I use one on my C90 and I have around 30 different filters of different brands and length to choose from.

ROD

 

[Clevy]

I'm using Amsoil filters on my Harley. I believe in their media more and they're a known extended life filter.

 

[BigCahuna]

Originally Posted By: Clevy
I'm using Amsoil filters on my Harley. I believe in their media more and they're a known extended life filter.
Can you explain what you mean here?.,,

 

[Black_Thunder]

if you get a chance, cut open an OEM filter.

most likely you will not be impressed.

 

[BigCahuna]

If any oil filter wasn't doing it's intended job, there would be premature wear. So any oil filter is better then no oil filter. Proving by disassembly and parts measurement, still wouldn't tell you if your oil filter or your oil was the cause of any motor wear.Claims that one filter works better then another brand is just like oil claims. Easy to make, and hard to prove or disprove.,,

 

[rraiderr]

I went with OEM as I got a deal.

 

[jeffie7]

OEM tends to be one of the better rated filters for Suzukis, problem is Suzuki has a weird thread pitch making it so you cant use any of the many car filters on the market.

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html

The suzuki OEM filter is rated as one of the better filters out of the slim selection of filters you can get,
Quote:
A slightly better than average filter at a super-premium price.
however it does come at a price...

$14 or so is what I've seen them run for.

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/FilterStudy.html

 

[BigCahuna]

Originally Posted By: jeffie7
OEM tends to be one of the better rated filters for Suzukis, problem is Suzuki has a weird thread pitch making it so you cant use any of the many car filters on the market.

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html

The suzuki OEM filter is rated as one of the better filters out of the slim selection of filters you can get,
Quote:
A slightly better than average filter at a super-premium price.
however it does come at a price...

$14 or so is what I've seen them run for.

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/FilterStudy.html
Like posted earlier, there's a way around that. http://balestech.com/filter.htm