More Oil filter info. Works for Sportys Only.

63805-80A Harley-Davidson XL motor Black, 64793-77A Harley-Davidson XL motor Chrome. You can use any filter that crosses to a Motorcraft FL1A as well. It's large (holds a quart more). Wix 51515 of Napa 1515...or Wix 51516 or Napa 1516, Fram 2870. The Fram HP10 Racing filter will fit also. Same size as the 2870A, with the added benefit of steel filter end caps vs. cardboard of the PH8 and 2870A, increased flow, as well as a anti-drain back valve. Two draw backs: expensive (around ten dollars), and smooth end vs. small flat areas for cup type oil filter wrench to grab onto (But looks much cleaner with the smooth).

MOBIL 1 filters: PN M1-301 is equivalent to FL1A - PN M1-204 is equivalent to F300 - Both are $11.99 at Auto Zone - Single Pass Efficiency: 98% - Multiple Pass Efficienty: 95% - Synthetic filter medium - Medium grey in color - This thing is a hoss! It is very noticeably heavier than other equivalent filters - Baseplate has 8 holes around central mounting hole.

BOSCH filters: PN 3500 is equivalent to FL1A - PN 3402 is equivalent to F300 - Both are $5.49 at Auto Zone - Single Pass efficiency: 98% - Multiple Pass Efficiency: 93% - Filter medium is a combination of paper and synthetic fibers - Gloss black in color - Base plate has 6 holes around central mounting hole .

K&N recently released their new motorcycle oil filters. They have a nut on the end for easier removal with pre drilled holes for safety wire.

Available from Custom Chrome...

* 29-263 Black (KN-171B)
* 29-262 Chrome (KN-171C)
* 29-261 Short Chrome (KN-172C)
* 29-264 Long Chrome (KN-173C)

Scotts Performance Reusable Oil Filter:(see above photo) (http://www.scottsperformance.com) ... Made from laser cut, medical grade, 304 stainless steel micronic filter cloth, this filter provides 200% more filter area in many cases. Most good paper filters will pass particles in the 90 to 95 micron range, some will pass particles in the 300 micron range! A human hair is about 40 microns, a white blood cell is approximately 25 microns. Our stainless filter catches items down to 35 microns "absolute", which is about 3 times better than most paper or brass filters. The pleat seam is welded, able to withstand up to 600 degrees in our filter, not glued, like paper filters.

One point of caution however, included in the package is a different adapter nipple with instruction to remove the stock H-D piece and replace with Scott's. The problem is that the new one is shorter on the end installed to the engine's filter mount, this does not allow the ball and spring device to work properly. The bottom line is the stock one on the Buell is fine allowing for the filter to get 2.5 to 3 turns prior to gasket contact.

--Karl
k_jett@hotmail.com

K&N Filter is : http://www.knfilters.com/oilfilter.htm

Scott's Performance Filter is : http://www.scottsperformance.com/

Bosch Filter is: http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/Filter s/PremiumOilFilters/

Mobil 1 Filter is: http://www.mobil1.com/index.jsp

Fram Filters: http://www.fram.com/

Motorcraft Filters: http://motorcraft.com/standard.asp?T=2& M=12&PageID=30

Big Twin Filter Sidebar: Pre Twin cam big twins (EVO) and Sportsters can use same oil filters. Dyna's use that long filter, EVO's only. The Dyna filters are good for Sportsters pre '04 and "Tube" frame Buells for added capacity. 

Twin Cam filters have a finer filter meduim, Orange in color. Evo color is black.

Then we have the V-Rod, Buell (cast frame), and the Buell Blast. Buell firebolt and Blast use the same filter. V-Rod has it's own filter also.

Oh yeah for the Chromosexuals. The plain black finish is better than chrome on a oil filters, for what it's worth.

-- Pablo