klr650: wascally wobbely wobble solved ( for me anyway )

[mule2b@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/25/00 6:21:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, closeke@... writes: << On Fred's website for Arrowhead I saw a lifetime stainless steel oil filter from HP. Has anyone tried one of these? >> I have. About a year in the bike, through 3 oil changes and cleanings. Works and it's care-free. Save a few sets of the rubber grommets from stock filter changes; you'll need these for the K&P stainless steel filter.The filter may be "lifetime", but the grommets, which don't come with the K&P, are most certainly not. I'm thinking of getting a second one to make oil changes quick and easy, enabling me to clean and inspect the changed out filter at leisure (also as a back-up in case of damage to one). Get the magnetized oil drain bolt while you're at it; it helps you track conditions inside. Steve "The Mule" A14

[JD]

Bob....I just put a NAPA Gold filter in a couple of weeks ago. The code on it was #4951. The only thing on the box is "made in canada", no other clues that I can see. JD A14 "Godzilla" DF/W, Tx. >>>>

> > Joe: > I'm curious if the manufacturer's code on the NAPA filter looked anything like: > 7J02 or 7H01 > These are the mfgr's codes from the Fram and Wix filters I used. > A similar code would likely mean that NAPA is buying their filter from the > same place as the others. > Thanks. > > Bob Kaub > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

[rkaub@binghamton.edu]

At 05:55 PM 10/26/00 -0400, you wrote:

>In a message dated 10/25/00 6:21:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >closeke@... writes: > I have. About a year in the bike, through 3 oil changes and cleanings. >Works and it's care-free. Save a few sets of the rubber grommets from stock >filter changes; you'll need these for the K&P stainless steel filter.The >filter may be "lifetime", but the grommets, which don't come with the K&P, >are most certainly not. > I'm thinking of getting a second one >>>>

FWIW: Two of the K&P filters cost about US$150.00. For 150 bucks you can buy around 30 paper filters that come WITH grommets and o-rings. 30 filters is several lifetimes supply. Also, you don't have to buy and dispose of cleaning solvent. Just a thought. Thanks. Bob Kaub

[rkaub@binghamton.edu]

At 07:01 PM 10/26/00 -0500, you wrote:

>Bob....I just put a NAPA Gold filter in a couple of weeks ago. The code >on it was >#4951. The only thing on the box is "made in canada", no other clues that >I can >see. > >JD:

The mfgr's code is usually stamped on the filter itself, on one of the metal end caps. Sometimes its paint stamped on the metal (like a rubber stamp) and sometimes its stamped into the metal itself. BTW: I just ordered a #4951 filter from the local NAPA store. They won't have until Monday and it will cost US$5.24 plus 8% sales tax. Thanks. Bob Kaub

[Steve Anderson]

I certainly didn't buy a stainless filter for the economics. I bought it for the convenience of never having to go hunt for a stupid over-priced paper filter every time I want to change the oil. The first time you try to change oil "on the road", it more than "pays" for itself! As for the solvent, I use the same solvent I cleaned the oil filter with to clean the air filter afterwards, which I have to buy and dispose of anyway. Just my .02

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, rkaub@b... wrote: > At 05:55 PM 10/26/00 -0400, you wrote: > >In a message dated 10/25/00 6:21:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > >closeke@k... writes: > > I have. About a year in the bike, through 3 oil changes and cleanings. > >Works and it's care-free. Save a few sets of the rubber grommets from stock > >filter changes; you'll need these for the K&P stainless steel filter.The > >filter may be "lifetime", but the grommets, which don't come with the K&P, > >are most certainly not. > > I'm thinking of getting a second one >>>> > > > FWIW: > Two of the K&P filters cost about US$150.00. > For 150 bucks you can buy around 30 paper filters that come WITH grommets > and o-rings. > 30 filters is several lifetimes supply. > Also, you don't have to buy and dispose of cleaning solvent. > Just a thought. > Thanks. > > Bob Kaub

[Brad Davis]

> I just ordered a #4951 filter from the local NAPA store. They

won't have

> until Monday and it will cost US$5.24 plus 8% sales tax. > Thanks. > > > Bob Kaub

I order my Fram filters from Parts America for $3.99 each. Brad Davis

[Stuart Heaslet]

I was tempted to buy the reusable filter, but on a long trip it's easier to carry new spares than to clean a reusable unit. Besides, I am already wasting time cleaning the K&N at the same time. Fireball

[benny screws]

Can anyone tell where to get the best oil filter for the best price. I've tried to access the archieves with no luck. thanks. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RM]

On Tue, 30 Oct 2001, benny screws wrote:

>Can anyone tell where to get the best oil filter for the best price. >I've tried to access the archieves with no luck. thanks.

I like the Emgo 10-30000. Last I checked, Fred had them for $3.49. Parts411.com sells them, too. Their part number is M300-MD and they don't list the KLR on their page. Their shipping calc gets it wrong so you migfht have to call the order in. I've never tried this company. Fred's site is at http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com I *have* ordered from him and the service and speed are excellent. RM

[hstrongece]

I bought an oil filter from the dealer for my bike last summer. My bike is a sherpa and they sold me one for the klr650. I found this out in the middle of an oil change (huh, there not the same size?) So, does anyone want to buy it or trade something? Just thought I would check here before ebay. k&n powersports performance gold oil filter kn-123 Hunter