06 oil filter choices?

Motor Cycle Filters
1. Kawasaki 16097-0003
2. Honda 15410-MCJ-000
3. AC Delco PF2135
4. AMSOIL SMF103
5. CARQUEST 85358
6. FRAM PH6017a
7. K&N KN-204
8. NAPA Gold 1358
9. Purolator ML16817
10. STP SMO-17
11. WIX 51358
Automotive Filters
1. AC Delco PF1237
2. Baldwin B1400
3. Bosch 3300
4. Firestone TF2876
5. Hastings LF113
6. Mobil M1-108
7. NAPA Gold 1365
8. Purolator L14612
9. Purolator Pure One PL14612
10. STP S-02876
11. Wal-Mart SuperTech ST6607
12. WIX 51365
 
now we get into that touchy area....

I personally use absolutely nothing but K&N Oil Filters... they cost a dollar or so more... but they're worth it IMO.... 17mm nut on the end to make for easy removal and installation... hole drilled in that 17mm nut for safety wire... and I've been using nothing but K&N for years... just my personal preference...

that said, lots of people use fram, lots use purolator, lots use hiflofiltro ...

If I had to say to stay away from any... I'd stay the heck away from the permanent oil filters with the "washable" filter material insert.
 
Va rider is correct. The K&N is very good. 17mm nut on end is nice.

I use the purolator filter. I like the extra length which means more filtering of oil.

I would not use a Fram after reading another thread (which I can't find). They did a whole thing of cutting them apart and looking at them. Fram had least amount of filter material.

I think with just about any of them if you change the oil and filter in the recommended frequency or even a little under that it will be fine.
 
Thanks for the replies guys. I have been riding for 21 years and I think everyone at sometime questions the oil and filter thing LOL. But at the rate companies are trying to save a buck on materials who has the time to research al the changes these days?
 
I have noticed on a few sites, they say on the Purolator site to think twice about using purolator pure one filters on bikes [could have to high a pressure for the oil pump],I have been using these filters now for several years on a honda hornet 919 and with no problems I have only just purchased my 2008 FZ1 and still having 5 of these filters was going to use them on this bike.As the FZ1 revs higher than the hornet, I am having second thoughts,has anybody had an issue? using these filters on a FZ1.
 
fisherman322 said:
I have noticed on a few sites, they say on the Purolator site to think twice about using purolator pure one filters on bikes [could have to high a pressure for the oil pump],I have been using these filters now for several years on a honda hornet 919 and with no problems I have only just purchased my 2008 FZ1 and still having 5 of these filters was going to use them on this bike.As the FZ1 revs higher than the hornet, I am having second thoughts,has anybody had an issue? using these filters on a FZ1.
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I have used them on the FZ1 in the past, but haven't since I came across that warning. However, I never had an issue with them on the FZ1...
 
I have run only the Hiflofiltro HF303, Yamaha R1 spec filters, and the Mobil 1, M1 110 on my 06. Both are longer, and have greater capacity than the stock FZ1 filters, but the same overall diameter.

The trick to using these is owning the right oil filter wrench...

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...my 2 cents.

-R
 
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Out of this list (not my creation) I use Purolator Pure One PL14612 and clear out the Walmart shelf once a year. ;)

These Oil Filters
have 20 x 1.5mm threads,
14 psi by-pass valve,
anti-drain back valve,
2.3" O.D. gasket
2.5" to 3.5" long.
If you have the room, I recommend the longer filters.


Motorcycle Filters.
None are recommended.

AC Delco PF2135
AMSOil SMF103
Carquest 85358
FRAM PH6017A
Honda 15410-MCJ-000
K&N KN-204, about $13. Metric nut on end for easy removal.
NAPA Gold 1358
Purolator ML16817. Imported, not made by Purolator.
STP SMO 17
WIX 51358
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Recommended filters.
All have superior
filtering.

About 2.5 inches long.
Purolator Pure One PL14612, about $6.
Mobil M1-108, about $12.
Made by Champion.
Bosch 3300, about $6.
Made by Champion.

About 3.25 inches long.
Purolator Pure One PL14610, about $6.
Mobil 1 M1-110, about $10.
Made by Champion.
Bosch 3323, about $6.
Made By Champion.
WalMart SuperTech ST7317,
about $2. Made by Champion.

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Buy these filters Automobile Filters,
about 2.5 inches long.
AC Delco PF1237
Baldwin B1400
Firestone TF2876
Hastings LF113
NAPA Gold 1365
Purolator L14612
STP S-02876
WalMart SuperTech ST6607
WIX 51365
Automobile Filters,
about 3.25 inches long.
AC Delco PF-2057
Auto Pro 2356
Autopride CF240AP
Baldwin B1402
Carquest 85356
Carquest Red B4620
Casite CF240
Castrol 7317
Champion Labs Ph2867
Defense Filters Dl7317
Deutsch D-370
Federated Filters LF240F
Automobile Filters,
about 3.25 inches long.
Fram Double Guard DG7317
Fram PH7317
Fram Tough Guard TG7317
Fram Xtra Guard XG7317
Group 7 V4610
Group 7 V4620
Hastings LF240
Mighty M4612
Motorcraft Long Life FL-821
Napa FIL1356
Napa Gold 1356
Parts Plus PH2867
Pennzoil PZ-109
Penske 7317
Powerflo SL14610
Powerflo SL14620
Pro Gauge PGO-4620
Pro Tec 164
Promotive PH4610
Pronto PO3593A
Purolator L14610
Service Champ OF-4622
Shell SH48
Shell SH529
Stp S-02867.
Valvoline VO50
Warner PH2867
Wix 51356

This info is available at Motorcycle Oil Filter Cross Reference

I will link to thier oil filter testing as well.

I highly highly recomend the purolator pure one filter PL14610 for less than 6 dollars it is one of the finest available.

Stay away from the long ones on the Gen II bike as they are very close to the header.
 
FZ1inNH said:
Out of this list (not my creation) I use Purolator Pure One PL14612 and clear out the Walmart shelf once a year. ;)
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Keep an eye out for some amazing deals on Amazon. Earlier this year I picked up five Porolator PureOne's for my car (PL14610) and got them for $25 - $12 rebate so my net cost was $13 for five filters! Can't beat that deal :D
 
fisherman322 said:
So I take it you are not concerned about the warning from purolator to think twice before using their pure one filters in bikes
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The FZ1 pump seems to have no trouble handling the pressure from this filter. I've used it on two FZ6 bikes as well without any issues. I know they recommend the ML line but that line has a cardboard base, or at least it used to. Won't use one with a cardboard anything. ;)
 
FLFZ1 said:
Va rider is correct. The K&N is very good. 17mm nut on end is nice.

I use the purolator filter. I like the extra length which means more filtering of oil.

I would not use a Fram after reading another thread (which I can't find). They did a whole thing of cutting them apart and looking at them. Fram had least amount of filter material.

I think with just about any of them if you change the oil and filter in the recommended frequency or even a little under that it will be fine.
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I use the Bosch 3323 which is an 1" or so longer than the Bosch 3300 so. I also like the extra filtering material. I just add slightly more oil at time of change. Available in a pinch at the local Auto Zone or on line.
 
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