Member Contributer JETS Posted September 27, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted September 27, 2013 Have all the filters listed in the first post been proven to be superior to the stock Honda filter? Read for yourself, this tester feels the Honda Filter isn't of the same quality as the recommended filters. http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Filters.html#OilFilters But just like oil to a certain level, anyone will work if you change it often enough or before it starts to loose it's ability to do what it's meant to do. ++++4 on what Baileyrock has said. Read the article, then comment. We are not closed minded, but this has all been hashed to pieces several times. MOst mc filters open completely up (unfiltered) under full throttle conditions. I think debating which filters best under these conditions is meaningless. Actually Auto filters can prevent full oil flow under these conditions, cause they have higher pressure requirement to open up and bypass....... The only time the by-pass opens is if the filter is near clogged and causes a backpressure which exceeds the pop-off bypass level. Motorcycles do not normally have very high pressures or high flows as compared to the auto engines that these filters were designed for. The margin of reserve flow to prevent over pressuring is quite large. Unfiltered oil is extremely unlikely if the filter is ever changed, and the oil is not sludged out. I think the important factors regards quality of filtration, especially in small micron size, is the best protective factor to consider when choosing a fliter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soichiro Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I use the honda car filter. A honda hybrid filter is identical to the bike filter. I use the standard honda auto filter since first oil change. 73k miles now, no problems, still honda but half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theelf Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 dont cheap out on the oil filter- honda filter is designed for your motorcycle engine not a car-pressure is different-- also the flowback valve and the oil holes and spacings are usually different-- also don't cheap out on your oil-- if there is a oil filter for a 1986 vfr 700 that is after market and meets specs from honda please post pics of camparisions; the oil filter i have from honda is twice the size of some of these other filters meaning it filtrates more oil-thank you-- gn4 belray maxima silkcolene no problems with any of these oils and on the wingstuff.com i found 4.99 gn4 10w40 -- free shipping !!! look for deals i got 15-50 maxima ultra triple ester synthetic for 9.95 a liter!!-- its 17 bucks without tax at the dealership folks-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lint Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I've used WIX filters for my cars, in conjunction with synthetic oils. My Saturn SC2 had 196K+ miles on it when I sold it, running like a champ. I was just researching WIX for bikes and found this, for the 51358 filter which cross references with the Mobil M1-110, so it's a little bigger. http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=51358 zoom Part Number: 51358 UPC Number: 765809513587 Principle Application: Honda Motorcycles + Industrial Engines, I-R, Honda (87-12), Komatsu, Kubota, Kia (95-05), Mercury, Arctic Cat (06-12), Polaris, Yamaha, Infiniti-Nissan (96-14) Applications Style: Spin-On Lube Filter Service: Lube Type: Full Flow Media: Paper Height: 2.782 Outer Diameter Top: 2.685 Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed: Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8 Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20 Burst Pressure-PSI: 265 Max Flow Rate: 8-10 GPM Nominal Micron Rating: 21 Gasket Diameters Number O.D. I.D. Thk. Attached 2.475 2.173 0.233 Close Window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faran Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 For 6th Gen, is PL14610 easy to put on? I mean, in terms of space and area? Or PL14612 should be fine too? Not trying to start a debate, so only interested in PL, please :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted October 6, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 6, 2014 For 6th Gen, is PL14610 easy to put on? I mean, in terms of space and area? Or PL14612 should be fine too? Not trying to start a debate, so only interested in PL, please :) Both work on 5 and 6 Gens, I believe the PL14610 is the longer of the two so it gets real close to the radiator hose but still fits no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faran Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Thank you. For PL, is there any preference on the forum between PL14610 or PL14612? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted October 6, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 6, 2014 I use the PL14610 as it has a larger filter capacity. Although it does get close to the radiator hose once installed, it does fit and so far I have had no issues. If using one of the end cap filter wrenches to install/remove, it does get a bit tight and takes some finesse to get things started or out all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voided76 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I was using frams, for the grippy stuff on the end, but now the pureoil one is only like... 2-3 bucks more, is proven better, and has that grippy coating on it, I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faran Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 For people who have Advance Auto Parts close to them, PL14610 can be had for less than $5. Buy online using 30% off coupon and pick it up from the store. If anyone has any other cheaper suggestion, I am all ears. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadiantonRob Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Go to Wal-Mart for your oil related needs. Oil is always about 30% cheaper, and purolator filters are $3. It's just the sad truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted November 14, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 14, 2014 Running a PL14610 on the 5th gen, installs just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faran Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Go to Wal-Mart for your oil related needs. Oil is always about 30% cheaper, and purolator filters are $3. It's just the sad truth. I always buy Oil from Walmart or unless it's on Special/Sale. Are you talking about Purolator Classic or Pure one? I have never seen Pure one at Walmart, only Classic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suitcase Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Lets take "brand names" and personal preferences out of the "who makes the best oil filter" and following the you tube clip, base choice on specific performance characteristics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer LangoPTC Posted November 15, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 15, 2014 For people who have Advance Auto Parts close to them, PL14610 can be had for less than $5. Buy online using 30% off coupon and pick it up from the store. If anyone has any other cheaper suggestion, I am all ears. God bless you faran! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faran Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 For anyone using Advance Auto Parts, use this coupon: TRT30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted December 23, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 23, 2014 I Ebay for Honda oil filters usually find a pack of 3 for $25 to the door . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I'm using a PC RACING FLO reusable filter http://m.ebay.com/itm/180549242959?_mwBanner=1&rmvSB=true Just rinse, recycle and repeat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdouble Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 more than $100 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DachshundUberAlles Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I've used OE oil filters in every bike I've ever owned and no matter which brand that was, I never had a problem. Of course, getting them at dealer cost made the price point of any other brand irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soupinmycoupe Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I've been using OEM or K&N filters on ALL my bikes. Over 100k miles collectively. Rotella T6 on ALL my wet clutch bikes. And the TDi's. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted November 10, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 10, 2016 23 minutes ago, Soupinmycoupe said: I've been using OEM or K&N filters on ALL my bikes. Over 100k miles collectively. Rotella T6 on ALL my wet clutch bikes. And the TDi's. :)  I would avoid K&N, even though you've had good luck. Too many failures! Heck, one failed on a 6th gen here locally a week or so ago.  I personally use OEM or Bosch 3300s   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soupinmycoupe Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 1 minute ago, thtanner said:  I would avoid K&N, even though you've had good luck. Too many failures! Heck, one failed on a 6th gen here locally a week or so ago.   [/img] Good to know!! Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted November 10, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 10, 2016 I personally think it has to due with the placement of the filter between the front header pipes, combined with K&N offshoring production and the quality dropping. Higher heat than most bikes + lower quality product = higher failure rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted November 13, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2016 On November 9, 2016 at 10:50 PM, Soupinmycoupe said: I've been using OEM or K&N filters on ALL my bikes. Over 100k miles collectively. Rotella T6 on ALL my wet clutch bikes. And the TDi's. :) Â I don't get it. Â People spend a bunch of buying a bike, oil, mods, and time riding it then cheap out on filters. Â Anyone ever thought of just paying a few bucks for an OEM filter and forgetting about it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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