Stealth128_imp
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Recommendations for oil filter? Or has anyone used the K&N and what is the correct part number?
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dlhmatt_imp
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I've been trying the kn-204 since last oil change
Powerdogg55
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+1TINK_imp said:
Stealth128_imp
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Thank You all great info! I will go with the K&N only because the nut on the front won't have to hunt down the filter wrench.
flynrider
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That's why I stick with the OEMs. Both my CB750 and CB11 use the same filter. I've got the cap tool that fits over the end for removal and installation (which works perfect for the CB750 as the filter comes out between the two middle header pipes). When I tried out other filters, the cap wrench didn't fit them and removal was a lot more difficult on the 750.Stealth128_imp said:
While my local dealer is quite proud of these filters (to the tune of around $20) I keep an eye on the Internet and order by the case when someone has them on sale. Last batch were about $8.25 each delivered.
OldF7Guy_imp
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That is what I use also. 7.19 each on Amazon and free shipping if you buy 5. My local stealer wanted 20 dollars a piece which I think is just outrageous and I dont know who even makes the filter. I would not be against using the oem filter if I knew who made it and if I could get a decent price on them.DAC_imp said:
Stealth128_imp
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That is what I use also. 7.19 each on Amazon and free shipping if you buy 5. My local stealer wanted 20 dollars a piece which I think is just outrageous and I dont know who even makes the filter. I would not be against using the oem filter if I knew who made it and if I could get a decent price on them.OldF7Guy_imp said:
Is this Purolator PL14612 one rated for motorcylces? According to Purolator the use of their car filters on motorcycles will void your warranty.
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OldF7Guy_imp
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That is what I use also. 7.19 each on Amazon and free shipping if you buy 5. My local stealer wanted 20 dollars a piece which I think is just outrageous and I dont know who even makes the filter. I would not be against using the oem filter if I knew who made it and if I could get a decent price on them.Stealth128_imp said:
Is this Purolator PL14612 one rated for motorcylces? According to Purolator the use of their car filters on motorcycles will void your warranty.
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Pretty sure this has been debunked many times. The filter does not know if its on an airplane, motorcycle, car, truck, or sea doo jet ski. An internal combustion engine is just that. ONe of these has been on my 750 Nighthawk for nearly 6K miles and it has not blown up yet. Believe what you want but truth be told the purolator is probably better than the oem cause we dont dont know who Honda farms it out to for the cheapest price. I will never ever support my local HOnda dealers because of price and lack of knowledge and just general BS they come off with that they expect you to take for gospel.
Houtman_imp
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There is an oil filter "test" on the net where they cut open new filters from different brands and the Honda OEM came out very good.
Why would Honda sell bad filters , they have them made for them and are in the warranty business for their products
I always buy the Honda filters and also their oils.
Why would Honda sell bad filters , they have them made for them and are in the warranty business for their products
I always buy the Honda filters and also their oils.
I got a similar citation that pointed me to the Purolator filter.Houtman_imp said:
Honda builds great stuff, when THEY build it. But the stuff they contract out isn't always the best. That's why the R/Rs and thermostats on VFRs regularly fail. (As me why I know.)
The oem filter is probably adequate. Not particularly hard to build oil filters.
That is what I use also. 7.19 each on Amazon and free shipping if you buy 5. My local stealer wanted 20 dollars a piece which I think is just outrageous and I dont know who even makes the filter. I would not be against using the oem filter if I knew who made it and if I could get a decent price on them.Stealth128_imp said:
Is this Purolator PL14612 one rated for motorcylces? According to Purolator the use of their car filters on motorcycles will void your warranty.
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You'll void your warranty and die or be horribly disfigured in a fiery crash!!!
VicsCB1100_imp
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I agree with your advice above.Houtman_imp said:
Despite the hype and snake oil advertised by the many aftermarket suppliers I will only use genuine parts and filters. Honda like all the Japanese car and bike companies only use the best quality items That's why so many are still around and reliable, even after 20 years.
I have spent over 30 years on the OEM side of the business and have actually had university tests done on OEM vs non genuine air and oil filters, incl some of the big brand non genuine names. This was so we could prove our advertising claims and also eduacte dealers and customers.
The Japanese OEM filters outperformed all comers and are over engineered compared to the non genuine. Surprisingly some of the popular after market brands were not so good.
Cutting filters up is only a simple comparison. Bench tests with oil and crud to filter out shows that the OE filters can actually last even longer than their recommended service intervals. Other internal filter components like anti drain back valves, gaskets etc are also better matched to the machines specification.
Like other OEM's Honda has a durability and performance specification for each component as well as a price to procure. They have very long term supply contracts with component manufacturers who are regularly audited and checked for quality. Many are actually subsidiaries of the big OEM's even in the many overseas countries where they may have plants to make certain models. Eg. if it's not made in Japan you could say "made in Honda" .
The Honda OE filters I recently bought are marked assembled in USA and are branded ROKI. Tokyo Roki is one of the largest Japanese filter manufacturers and supplies Toyota. Mazda, Suzuki, Honda, Hino, Volvo and many others.
http://www.roki.co.jp/english/majorcus.html
As can be seen by the advertised price of the OE filter vs non genuine online there is generally only a few cents to a dollar difference per filter. Therefore why risk warranty or any adverse damage on a machine worth $10,000.
I buy my filters from Pro Caliber in the US and ship them out to Australia as they seem to have a good price and service. ( In Australia they are $21.) The last batch cost me only $8.75 each and I ordered other parts as well.
I am sure other dealers have similar or even better prices in the US and many advertise free or very low cost mainland shipping to your door so it's easy to bypass a local dealer you may not like.
lukeduck_imp
First service completed
Honda oil filters. Honda factory 5-80 full synthetic snakeoil(works well with OEM filters. Didn't know until today that I needed coolant, will pick some Honda coolant soon, don't know what the heck I'll do with it. Figger a qt. should be good for maby what, 250,000 males. Anyway, everybody have fun. Ride safe, far, and often.
