Is this so-called HIFLO "HF 204" premium oil filter good?

[4 Paws_imp]

SamMac took apart an OEM Honda filter and posted pictures of it in another thread, worth checking out before you "save" $2 on a critical component.

[Sam Mac_imp]

Here is the thread that 4 Paws mentioned.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9739
I'm staying with OEM.

[dsinned_imp]

Thanks for everybody's comments.

Well, we seem evenly divided on this product, but I think the risk is quite low of it causing an real issues, so I'm still going to give it a try. For all we know Honda OEM filters are made by the same company with just different silkscreen markings on the outside.

[CA200_imp]

When I was in business we sold a lot of Hi-Flo filters. I took many apart and compared them to others. They were very well made. We
sold a lot of them, they also made OEM filters for KTM. When K&N started to use them for their filters I used them on my own bikes.
To bad K& N decided to use someone else. Seems like the K&Ns have gone down hill.

[mininsx_imp]

I only use Honda filters myself. The peace of mind is worth the price, IMO.
I saw this on Motorweek last week:

http://www.motorweek.org/features/goss_g...il-filters

[Rolls_imp]

Maybe buy one and take it apart?

[rmack_imp]

Here's a link to it on Amazon.com, with lots of great reviews at a very reasonable price ($7.89 each, shipped). In the product description it says it specifically is a replacement for Honda's OEM filter, p/n: 15410-MFJ-D01.

[url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002306WNO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00230...UTF8&psc=1

I've seen some derogatory online posts about the K&N 204 filters of late, so I'm going to change to this one and give it a try.

Comments?

Dont be concerned with using hi flow have been fitting them in the workshop to dozens an d dozens of bikes for many years no issues

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Here's a link to it on Amazon.com, with lots of great reviews at a very reasonable price ($7.89 each, shipped). In the product description it says it specifically is a replacement for Honda's OEM filter, p/n: 15410-MFJ-D01.

[url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002306WNO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00230...UTF8&psc=1

I've seen some derogatory online posts about the K&N 204 filters of late, so I'm going to change to this one and give it a try.

Comments?

Dont be concerned with using hi flow have been fitting them in the workshop to dozens an d dozens of bikes for many years no issues

Dont be concerned with using hi flow have been fitting them in the workshop to dozens an d dozens of bikes for many years no issues Air filters appear to be of excellent quality; I understand their products are well-made but that said, I only use OEM oil filters in all my machines.

The air filter, I use HiFloFiltro in my F800GS, I figure I can look at it, examine the "clean" side of the airbox, if fine dust is accummulating, back to OEM. I noticed this using the K&N air filter with my CB1100 but I realized I had not used the sealing grease around the lip seal of the air box cover. Next time I check if fine dust is present on the interior of the airbox, back to OEM.

It's very hard to know what's going on in an oil filter or if the O-ring is sealing as expected.

[AzBob_imp]

I mentioned the K&N failure on another board, and no one there has had any problems whatsoever with their filters; it was mentioned that it could be something peculiar to the CB1100 -- perhaps it runs at a high oil pressure? High oil pressure was mentioned as a common cause of oil filter failures.

[Lord Popgun]

From the service manual: Oil pressure at EOP switch: 71-85psi at 5000rpm/176degrees F

Is that high for bikes?