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should i stay away from them for my 1983 gs 850
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Hi Mr. kevinwcarr,
Fram filters have a reputation for being made really cheaply. But, like your oil, if you change it often enough, it doesn't really matter what you use. Personally, I buy the HiFlo Filtro (HF133) from Bike Bandit in lots of 5 or 10 (saves on shipping). See the oil change guide on my site for other brands/part numbers.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliffComment
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The Fram filters are some of the very WORST made you can get. They sell LOTS because they ADVERTISE lots! Even when Vance & Hines was PAID by Fram & doing their commercials back in the early 80s, Byron used STOCK Suzuki filters. Take it for what your engine is worth! Ray.Comment
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Just to let you know I was checking your website for cross referencing oil filter #'s.Originally posted by BassCliff View Post
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All I use in my vehicles are Wix.Comment
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It's great that you believe that strongly in a filter.Originally posted by Rat44 View Post
A part number would be appreciated by other members.Comment
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I will not use a Fram filter. Anthing else in a pinch, but not a Fram. I buy Hi Flo filters in quantity.
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one study...should i stay away from them for my 1983 gs 850
Fram PH6018yours doesn't have paper end caps, so no worries there. spin on filter i'd think twice about it.Normal filter paper, and a decent amount of it.
WIX 51359there are better filters out there, but should you stay away? no....Filter media in short supply.
***http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1646*** o-ring not includedLast edited by rustybronco; 07-18-2008, 04:44 PM.Comment
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That isn't a "study". It's an examination by some guy who bought a few filters. A study would have tested filtering ability. I've read lots of nasty comments about Fram filters, but not one of them has any real information about longevity or filtering ability.Originally posted by rustybronco View Postone study...
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yours doesn't have paper end caps, so no worries there. spin on filter i'd think twice about it.sigpic[Tom]
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might you be confusing study with testing?Originally posted by themess View Post
maybe its me...Comment
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aye, as i recall, the guy went and bought several different filters, cut them open, and commented on what he saw.Originally posted by rustybronco View PostComment
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I don't use fram filters on my car, but I kind of like them on the bike. Mainly because they're cheap and they give you new o-ringsComment
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Lately, the HiFlo HF133 I've been getting from BikeBandit has both o-rings included, for 3 bolt and 4 bolt covers.
Thank you for your indulgence,
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