Oil Filter Question

[michael816]

Hey everyone, I'm a new member with a new (well actually its old) 1982 GS1100E. I have been riding it around for a while getting the hang of it and I just realized that I really don't know how old the oil in it is. So I decided I want to change it. I've read the topic regarding what type of oil I should use but I was wondering what kind of oil filter should I buy. Does it even matter? I just don't want to go down the the store and look stupid when they ask me what I want. Thanks for your help!!

By the way I live in the hot Texas heat if that matters. Thanks again!!

[chef1366]

I live in a hot area and run Castrol 20-50. Change the filter also. Go to a bike shop or a Suzuki dealer for that. Make sure to get the filter cover o-ring. The cover is on the front of the engine below the headers. Be gentle with those acorn nuts. (bolts) You don't want to strip the studs. If you have an aftermarket exhaust and headers you might have to drop the headers. I do.

[jimcor]

Hey everyone, I'm a new member with a new (well actually its old) 1982 GS1100E. I have been riding it around for a while getting the hang of it and I just realized that I really don't know how old the oil in it is. So I decided I want to change it. I've read the topic regarding what type of oil I should use but I was wondering what kind of oil filter should I buy. Does it even matter? I just don't want to go down the the store and look stupid when they ask me what I want. Thanks for your help!!

By the way I live in the hot Texas heat if that matters. Thanks again!!

Get 'em from your local discount auto parts chain.

Fram CH 6000 for shaft drive 8 valve engines, CH6001 for chain drive 16 valve motors.

Thanks Nick!

[Grandpa]

Jim, you got that backwards. The shaft-driven, 8-valve engine takes the 6000, while the chain-driven, 16-valver takes the 6001.

They're actually the same exact filter, the only difference being the gasket. Right now, as I write this, my 1100GK has a 6001 filter that I got for $1 at a liquidation sale. I used the gasket off a 6000 filter.

About filters in general: There are some on this forum who will suggest (urge, actually) to get expensive filters for your bike. Nonsense. Just replace the filter every 2,000 miles or so and the brand will make no difference. Save your money, get a Fram filter, and enjoy the ride. My GK has 118,000 miles, most of them with Fram filters changed regularly.

I use 5W-40 Shell Rotella synthetic, available at Walmart. Works great year round. The mid-Atlantic States get hot too!

[jimcor]

Jim, you got that backwards. The shaft-driven, 8-valve engine takes the 6000, while the chain-driven, 16-valver takes the 6001.

They're actually the same exact filter, the only difference being the gasket. Right now, as I write this, my 1100GK has a 6001 filter that I got for $1 at a liquidation sale. I used the gasket off a 6000 filter.

About filters in general: There are some on this forum who will suggest (urge, actually) to get expensive filters for your bike. Nonsense. Just replace the filter every 2,000 miles or so and the brand will make no difference. Save your money, get a Fram filter, and enjoy the ride. My GK has 118,000 miles, most of them with Fram filters changed regularly.

I use 5W-40 Shell Rotella synthetic, available at Walmart. Works great year round. The mid-Atlantic States get hot too!

Thanks for catching that! I hate passing along incorrect info.

[michael816]

Thanks for the help. I went to the auto parts store and they didn't have it in stock so it will have to wait another day.

By the way, anyone have a working reg/rec they want to sell? Mine isn't putting out enough and I have to charge it every night. Its really annoying push starting it when the battery is dead. Thanks.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Here's a few posibilities

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/80-83-HONDA-GL1100-REGULATOR-RECTIFIER-GL-1100_W0QQitemZ170129714346QQihZ007QQcategoryZ35594 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-SHADOW-1100-VT1100-VT-VOLTAGE-REGULATOR-RECTIFIER_W0QQitemZ280132520144QQihZ018QQcategoryZ 35594QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Honda-V45-Sabre-Voltage-Regulator-750-V65_W0QQitemZ190130286951QQihZ009QQcategoryZ35594Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CX500-1981-DELUXE-RECTIFIER-REGULATOR_W0QQitemZ130132167286QQihZ003QQcategoryZ 35594QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-HONDA-CX500-CUSTOM-TESTED-VOLTAGE-REGULATOR-CX500C_W0QQitemZ270141793616QQihZ017QQcategoryZ355 94QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[chef1366]

Are you sure it's the R/R? Check out the stator papers

[txironhead]

Check the stator papers as suggested, and if it turns out that your regulator's fried consider doing a Honda regulator conversion. Very simple, drastically improves charging, and there's tons of posts on it if you do a search. If your stator's fried most people suggest the Electrex replacement.

Auto Zone does not carry the Fram CH6001 (or so they told me) but O'Reilly's carries it but they normally have to order it. I'd recommend ordering 3 or 4 just to have them handy. I also run Castrol GTX here in TX, still trying out the 10-40 but may switch to 20-50.