1st gen oil filter ?? hopefully simple

[dingy]

I have found a good use for the Fram filters.

 

I bought 2 OEM filters from partshark & they didn't come with O-rings. The big one is $6.01 & small one is $1.07. I am going to go get a Fram, which does come with the rings, get them out of box & through the filter away.

 

 

Gary

[Keemez]

There is an English company called UNI that makes the "Hiflo" filter for the First Gen. VR, the part number for that filter is HF146. In my opinion, this is an acceptable replacement for the Yamaha oil filter.

 

 

I just scored a 10pak of these (ebay) for 58.55 including shipping. 5.86 ea isn't too bad. I'd have to really come across a good deal on Purolator Pure1 (my preferred model) filters to get me to part with $60 for the spin on adapter thing. Might as well just stick with stock. Anybody wanna buy an HF146 or two from me?

Edited February 28, 2011 by Keemez

[jasonm.]

I use the Purolator PL10193 Pure One filter from Amazon. Only $5 bucks and it works great. I did a lot of research on oil filters before choosing this one. It is one of the best filters available and is readily available.

 

Amazon.com: Purolator PL10193 PureONE Oil Filter, Pack of 1: Automotive

I have to put my $ .02 in on this filter thing. I also have the spin on adapter. I also have an oil pressure gauge. This shows the PSI on the main bearings. There was not difference from using the OEM filter set up vs. a "normal" spin on filter showing on the gauge. BUT with the PUREONE the pressure was 10% or more less at start up. This is due to the fact that this filter is capable of getting 99+ % of the crude out. But does it by being "VERY restrictive". I personally suggest using the Purolator classic which is my choice most of the time. NOT the PUREONE. I have found the Bosch 3320 also a good filter. I suggest you cut open a PUREONE and see if the pleats are jammed together. The Classic has 50 outside pleats, the Bosch 60 pleats, but an enirely different material that the classic. 60 pleats is the max I can see without being restictive. FYI, they say they filter great...but do they also flow properly for us...? Thought you should be aware...