(09-23-2014, 03:24 PM)kmoney_imp Wrote: Honda filters are made by "Toyo Roki" it's written on the can itself. They make filters for several motorcycle OEMs and for Toyota (very high quality with a funky synthetic media). The ones they make for Honda are a well-made filter, but yeah nothing out of this world compared to alternatives.

(09-24-2014, 02:19 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote:

(09-23-2014, 01:43 PM)OldF7Guy_imp Wrote:

(09-18-2014, 12:31 AM)Stealth128_imp Wrote:

(09-17-2014, 10:02 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Funny thing is... if there was a definitive test, one beyond reproach that proved a certain oil filter or oil was the best for our bikes, people would still dismiss it and argue that this weight is better or that filter is better because , as humans, that's just the way we are.

That is exactly why I have purchased both motorcycle spec filter as per manufacture.
K&N and the Honda OE. I'll rotate between the two of them just to be on the safe side. My understanding is if you use a filter that meets or exceeds the manufactories
Spec for that motorcycle it doesn't matter what filter you use . That's kinda why I don't understand the use of Pure One filters? The company that produces the filters recommends not using car filters on motorcycles. So my final question is if you are using out of spec filter how would that roll in a court of law? You definitely can't claim
Ignorance.
I have been unable to find any manufactories, dealers supporting this.

That is exactly why I have purchased both motorcycle spec filter as per manufacture.
K&N and the Honda OE. I'll rotate between the two of them just to be on the safe side. My understanding is if you use a filter that meets or exceeds the manufactories
Spec for that motorcycle it doesn't matter what filter you use . That's kinda why I don't understand the use of Pure One filters? The company that produces the filters recommends not using car filters on motorcycles. So my final question is if you are using out of spec filter how would that roll in a court of law? You definitely can't claim
Ignorance.
I have been unable to find any manufactories, dealers supporting this.
Do what ever makes you comfortable. I do the same. 6K miles on a 750 nighthawk with purlator filters not recommended for motorcycles and it has not blown up yet. Uses no oil ect.....


If you want to pay out the nose for HOnda oil and filters do it. I wont. Im totally comfortable with running shell rotella and purlator filters which probably are better than honda spec stuff which nobody knows who makes anyway.

Check back with me when you know who makes "honda oil and filters"? Castrol is rumered but not confirmed from my reasearch. Who knows who makes the filters? Either is probably ok if you just change it now and again. I would like to think I am smarter the the Honda marketing team of ripping off consumers with oil changes ect and wont budge. I will sail my own boat and dont need dealers. Rotella 15w 40 and purlator filters for me.

That is exactly why I have purchased both motorcycle spec filter as per manufacture.
K&N and the Honda OE. I'll rotate between the two of them just to be on the safe side. My understanding is if you use a filter that meets or exceeds the manufactories
Spec for that motorcycle it doesn't matter what filter you use . That's kinda why I don't understand the use of Pure One filters? The company that produces the filters recommends not using car filters on motorcycles. So my final question is if you are using out of spec filter how would that roll in a court of law? You definitely can't claim
Ignorance.
I have been unable to find any manufactories, dealers supporting this.
Do what ever makes you comfortable. I do the same. 6K miles on a 750 nighthawk with purlator filters not recommended for motorcycles and it has not blown up yet. Uses no oil ect.....


If you want to pay out the nose for HOnda oil and filters do it. I wont. Im totally comfortable with running shell rotella and purlator filters which probably are better than honda spec stuff which nobody knows who makes anyway.

Check back with me when you know who makes "honda oil and filters"? Castrol is rumered but not confirmed from my reasearch. Who knows who makes the filters? Either is probably ok if you just change it now and again. I would like to think I am smarter the the Honda marketing team of ripping off consumers with oil changes ect and wont budge. I will sail my own boat and dont need dealers. Rotella 15w 40 and purlator filters for me.

I can not believe what I am reading !

(09-24-2014, 09:29 PM)Houtman_imp Wrote: What I can not believe is the fact that you trust Honda to make a complicated machine like a motor cycle but do not trust them to have high standards for the oil and the filters with their name on it.
The oil is the blood of the engine and Honda has to warranty the quality of their products.
If you cut open new oil filters you can really see the difference in construction.
Nothing against Shell, I always use their gas but when it comes to oil and filters I play it safe.
Dutch people (as myself) are frugal too but being cheap is not always cost effective in the long run !

(09-29-2014, 02:27 AM)gossman_imp Wrote: I like hamburgers

(09-25-2014, 11:11 PM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: Somebody, I don't know if it was in this thread, was asking if anyone knew of an oil filter cover for greater protection of the filter. I came across something interesting to me on Amazon. "PC Racing PCS1 polished aluminum and stainless reusable oil filter" Its not cheap, about $88, but is reusable over and over. Uses stainless filter material, not paper. They claim it's also used in NASCAR. It also seems very solid. The internal filter is separate from the outer case. Both parts look incredibly strong.