Anyone use these filters?
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nwrider1
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While I haven't used the HiFlo for the Yamaha yet, it's only because I couldn't find a supplier for them when I last bought filters. I have used them extensively on a number of other brands, Suzuki, BMW, Ducati, etc. It's my understanding that they make a number of the OEM filters, including Suzuki's. In any event, I've never had an issue with them and they are well made -- much, much better than FRAM.
Patriot
Isabella is Lazarus
why????
stick with proven products...Yammy OEM, Supertech 7317 from WalMart (made by champion), or what's considered the best: Purolator Pure One (P1)
https://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Consumables.html
stick with proven products...Yammy OEM, Supertech 7317 from WalMart (made by champion), or what's considered the best: Purolator Pure One (P1)
https://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Consumables.html
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charismaticmegafauna
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HiFlo Filtro is a proven product by me -- I've used many (FJR & other) -- very good product at a fair price (IMO).
I'm buying a front tire from Chaparral and I need to add another item to get my order above $100 for free shipping. I thought I might try one of these filters. Don't know if this filter is a longer or shorter style? It's made for a bike engine so I prefer it to an auto filter.
Patriot
Isabella is Lazarus
it's been years when I rode a cruiser, but a bud showed me the filters he had purchased via mail order (Dennis Kirk or JC Whitney)
we didn't like the gasket seal...it was round like an O ring and loosely fit in a groove easily falling out
since it was nothing like OEM (all gasket seals are flat), and didn't have a bypass valve...we decided never to use them again
back then, SuperTech was my choice
we didn't like the gasket seal...it was round like an O ring and loosely fit in a groove easily falling out
since it was nothing like OEM (all gasket seals are flat), and didn't have a bypass valve...we decided never to use them again
back then, SuperTech was my choice
charismaticmegafauna
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I don't think mail order (or, UPS, FedEx, etc.) has anything to do with the quality of a part...?
I, actually, prefer (and look for) round 'O'-ring-style oil-filter gaskets -- I think they seal better.
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I bought my '06 FJR back in late March and I just did my first oil change. The filter that came installed on the bike is a HiFloFiltro HF148. It appears to be well made, with the rounded, o-ring type sealing gasket. Size-wise, it's almost exactly the same length as the Mobil M1-110 filter that replaced it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another HiFlo, and they usually seem reasonable priced at around $7.
Why did I get the M1-110 filter instead of another HF148? Well, let's face it...I'm lazy. I don't order filters online, and there are no HiFlo vendors near me, so I prefer to pick up filters when I buy oil at AutoZone 2.5 miles down the road. I usually run M1 15W-50 and Bosch filters ($7) in my bikes, but Autozone had a package deal for M1 oil and filter. I saved about $22, which was pretty cool. If there's no package deal next time, I'll go back to the trusty old Bosch 3323.
Why did I get the M1-110 filter instead of another HF148? Well, let's face it...I'm lazy. I don't order filters online, and there are no HiFlo vendors near me, so I prefer to pick up filters when I buy oil at AutoZone 2.5 miles down the road. I usually run M1 15W-50 and Bosch filters ($7) in my bikes, but Autozone had a package deal for M1 oil and filter. I saved about $22, which was pretty cool. If there's no package deal next time, I'll go back to the trusty old Bosch 3323.
BlackStar
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Been using them for probably about 10 years on all sorts of bikes and quads, both spin ons and cartridge type. Have not had any issues with them at all.
