What oil filter should I get?

[gusss]

I see on ebay selling alot of different filters, but I still don't know what to get.
Please, some advise!
Thanks in advance

 

[Ryan T]

There are threads on this subject, some quite indepth. If you search the forum you'll come across them.

Personally, I use the Purolator PL14610. I got that info from threads on this forum.

 

[OZXJR]

Try the K&N , it has a welded nut on the end and makes installation and removal a breeze :thumbup:

 

[Wildcard]

mobil1 m110. It's black too:thumbup:

 

[dean owens]

Try the K&N , it has a welded nut on the end and makes installation and removal a breeze :thumbup:

dang... how can you afford to? i like the idea but they're a little pricy.

 

[OZXJR]

dang... how can you afford to? i like the idea but they're a little pricy.

Saves a lot of mucking around,worth it I reckon.

 

[cbzdel]

I was thinking K&N for my FZ6R just because of the welded nut on it. I always used them on my car for the same reason :thumbup:

 

[mglowe]

A lot of filters to choose from and just as many opinions on which filter to buy.

I have used in the past the Yamaha filters but my last oil change used a WIX 51358. I liked the construction of the WIX so I purchased two more for my ride season.

 

[Wolfman]

I have a Kawasaki Oil Filter on one of my FZ's...works fine!

 

[mglowe]

I have a Kawasaki Oil Filter on one of my FZ's...works fine!

I think Yamaha's are made buy the same company - DENSO?

 

[Goop]

Check out this sticky note:

http://www.600riders.com/forum/garage-mechanical-help/204-oil-filters-will-fit.html

I use the Wal-Mart SuperTech ST7317. $2.84 + tax around here. Works great.

 

[Wolfman]

I have a Kawasaki Oil Filter on one of my FZ's...works fine!

I think Yamaha's are made buy the same company - DENSO?

Yes, they are exactly the same, just different stuff printed on them.

:thumbup:

 

[FizzySix]

I still don't know what to get.

One that fits. :thumbup:

Seriously, it's just a filter. In my opinion, you can't either harm your bike or improve its longetivity by way of your choice of filters if you change them out per the manufacturer's recommendations.

That being said, there are sites online where industrious riders have sawed open the filters and reviewed the construction, for fine-tuning your decision, if you're into that level of bike-maintenance-geekdom. Likewise, the nut on the K&N is nice for removal (not installation! hand-tight only!) but not a must-have.

Really, you could probably choose by color (black?) and be just fine. I use the Wal-Mart one myself.

But, your ride, your choice...

 

[gusss]

One that fits. :thumbup:

Seriously, it's just a filter. In my opinion, you can't either harm your bike or improve its longetivity by way of your choice of filters if you change them out per the manufacturer's recommendations.

That being said, there are sites online where industrious riders have sawed open the filters and reviewed the construction, for fine-tuning your decision, if you're into that level of bike-maintenance-geekdom. Likewise, the nut on the K&N is nice for removal (not installation! hand-tight only!) but not a must-have.

Really, you could probably choose by color (black?) and be just fine. I use the Wal-Mart one myself.

But, your ride, your choice...

Well my mechanic over here in my country showed me the difference between the yamaha filter a the cheap filter.....
He said the cheap filter may block, and damage the engine... is the walmart filter a bad option then?........ that sounds really affordable!

 

[DaveOTZ]

Saves a lot of mucking around,worth it I reckon.

+1 on saving yourself from mucking around...

I had to use tin snips and two pairs of pliers to get mine out it was like a bloodbath...

 

[mlevins77]

Scotts Reuseable filter...GENIUS!!!

Pay for one filter and never pay for another again!!! Works great I tell you...GREAT!:rockon:

Plus it comes with the tool to get it off without scratching that beautiful finish

 

[D-Mac]

Walmart has two that fit. The are the Supertech ST7317 (longer one than stock - same size as the longer Purolator one) and ST6607 (same size as the stock filter).

They are both considered above-average filters in various tests.

Both are the same price (less than $3!)

They work great.

 

[FuriousGeorge]

Well my mechanic over here in my country showed me the difference between the yamaha filter a the cheap filter.....
He said the cheap filter may block, and damage the engine... is the walmart filter a bad option then?........ that sounds really affordable!

Well, all the filters have a bypass so that if it gets too clogged the oil will still go through. It wouldn't starve your engine for oil, but it wouldn't filter anything at that point. I prefer to use the cheap filters and change them every oil change. Either way, I wouldn't stress over it too much. Changing it regularly is more important than having the absolute best oil and filter. To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if a modern motorcycle like the FZ6 could survive abuse like never changing the oil and still last at least 40 or 50 thousand miles as long as the oil didn't get too low.

 

[staticghost]

I used K&N last time, but now I only use AMSOIL oil filter and of course their oil as well. Huge difference once I switched over to AMSOIL.

 

[cbzdel]

I used K&N last time, but now I only use AMSOIL oil and of course their oil as well. Huge difference once I switched over to AMSOIL.

Huge difference how? I could probably search it and find it on here but just thought I would ask in case anyone had the same Q.