Oil Filters

[Linedog]

Being new to the Valk world I'm sure this has been addressed in the past.  Regardless, I'm going to change the oil on my Valk standard.  I've always looked upon K@N favorably.  However, I think I've read that Honda OEM filters are better.  Any suggestions for me.  Thanks guys!  Linedog

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

You can go to shoptalk and look up generic parts and there is a whole list of filters to choose from. I've been running the ST6607  from Walmart for many years without any problems.

[98valk]

I use an oversized filter, PureOne PL14459. much much better than OEM and less $$
walmart ST3539A is the same size.

I paint them silver, same as the engine.

[ILcruiser]

K & N makes a chrome filter; looks awesome on the bike 

[Robert]

Used to use the KN and its a good filter and in chrome but its 14.00 so I bought the chrome cover and use the Pure One filter under it a better filter and cheaper price.

[wild6]

I use a PureOne PL14610.  It's the filter that fits a Civic as well.  Runs about $6.50 at Advance Auto. Never tried the 14459 (kinda big around), but that one will fit my Accord as well

[Bugslayer]

I use Anheuser-Busch filters.  A six-pack runs about seven bucks.. 

 

[sandy]

I use Anheuser-Busch filters.  A six-pack runs about seven bucks.. 

 

I'd think that filter would be on a Harley. Valks should have a Fat Tire filter.

[Farther]

I use the Honda factory auto filters since I use them on my two Honda cars too.  http://www.handa-accessories.com/elementmaint.html

[98valk]

cross reference 

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html

don't know why wix/napa are not listed as recomended. they are great filters and have a low micron rating. usually they list it and the by-pass pressures on their site.
http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/motorcycle.asp#HONDA

[Disco]

Welcome, Linedog,

Here's a good comparison.  http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/FilterStudy.html

I use the Purolator Pure One PL14610 on the Valkyrie and VT1100T.  I also used it on the late, great 'wing.  Janet hasn't gotten to an oil change interval on the 750, yet.   

DFG

[Linedog]

Thanks guys!  I appreciate the input!  I'm leaning toward the Busch oil filter.  Its dual purpose.  Drink the bear and forget the oil change!  Linedog

[JetDriver]

don't know why wix/napa are not listed as recomended. they are great filters and have a low micron rating. usually they list it and the by-pass pressures on their site.
http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/motorcycle.asp#HONDA

It's a bear to find the Wix filter on their website, but Wix's filter for the Valk is 51358.  It costs just about the same as OEM.  I discovered this by accident, but Wix 51356 fits the Valk as well, and it's a little larger than 51358.  It just so happens to be the same filter for my Nissan Maxima; it's only a few dollars less than 51358.  I don't know how it compares in size to CA ExhaustCoatings' Pure One PL 14459.  I get them at O'Reillys.  Look up O'Reillys; they do business under several different names.  Wix filters are flat black, like stock- no need to paint if you don't want to.

[98valk]

http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=51334  cross over to PL14459, is larger than wix 51358, has lower micro rating than 51358 at 19, Pl14459 is in the 12-15 range



http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=51358   this is the OEM replacement filter for the Valkyrie, GL1500 and GL1800

[junior]

i use the wix filter #51356 its longer than the OEM and allows the full 4 qts of oil to be used  


it has a 21 micron ratting but more gmp flow

http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=51356