jasonm. Posted July 28, 2012 Share #1 Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Guys, I have had my spin on Rivco adapter since 1991. I have been using Puro-classic 10193. Now after just 1600 miles I have noticed my oil is way darker than ever using my usual Mobil1 20w50. I can't see the back of the sight glass w/o a flashlight. And I am going to change it soon. NOTE: I have dyno tuned the bike, not running rich and getting 38 mpg 75mph hiway and 43 mpg back rural roads every day. Maybe The filters are now made different or I got a bad one that the "bypass" was stuck. Thus not filtering. I once used a PureOne and found it was way too restrictive. Actually significantly lowered the oil pressure showing on my gauge. And thus used only the Purolator-classic for 20 years. Q: What spin on filters do you guys use? Wix, STP, Napa ??? ANd how clean does your oil come out?...obviously clean is a relative term. I always find the sight glass on the centerstand a good gauge. Edited July 28, 2012 by jasonm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdross440 Posted July 28, 2012 Share #2 Posted July 28, 2012 At first I used the FRAM that came with the kit but went to the Purolator Pure One. The Purolator Pure One is one of only a very few that is approved by Cummins for use in their diesel engines (which I have 3 of and used the Purolator filter from the time they approved it. Every oil analysis shows this filter is working better than even the Dodge or Fleetguard filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonm. Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Diesels and other large engines run higher volume than our small engines and can push thru the thiickest of fil ters.The Pure-one is very THICK filter. Thus restrictive. I used the PURE-One once. And the fact that my gauge showed big lowering in pressure scared me. I kept it in for one day. Have not used that exact type since. FYI..my bike had a new oil pump 6 years ago. So my pump is not bad. Oil filters are a compromise, excellent filtering rarely goes with excellent pressure in our small engines. There are many write ups on this. I think Mobil1 filters are good at giving both. But no one stocks mobil M1-105 filter. Lastly , the Fram 3950 used to have six large inlet holes. NOW they are tiny holes. Something that surely is restrictive before it even gets to the actual filter element. Compare others to Fram and you will say ..."what the F#&@". I stopped using them when they changed the design. Thanks for your reply. Edited August 1, 2012 by jasonm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator06 Posted August 3, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 3, 2012 Not a first genner, but, I use a Mobile 1 filter, 110 I think. I have cut open some filters and by far the Mobile 1 has the best quality. I will use no other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted August 3, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 3, 2012 I noticed that my oil started getting dark real quick just before the clutch springs needed replacing and I noticed the clutch slipping a bit after that. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted August 3, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 3, 2012 Whatever's on sale EXCEPT Fram... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the drifter Posted August 10, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 10, 2012 Please excuse me as I'm not familar with my 84 xvz1200 Venture Royale just bought it is it a MKll? also I noticed that the oil filter is totally different then my other bike which has a screw on filter, is it possible to replace the oil filter with a screw on type and as well when I went to the local Yamaha dealer to inquire about the oem paper filter and O ring which seems to come separate he was unsure of the product #'s for both the filter and O ring If anyone has them handy could you please include them with your post. I couldn't find them in the handbook aor service manual:confused24: Thanks Tim "the drifter" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire9 Posted August 15, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) Your 84 is a Mk I. I have the same oil filter setup on my 85, and had the same question. Just changed my oil Sunday and put a new vesra filter on, but was a little concerned at how tight it had to be to not leak. Here is a link to the part at motorcycle superstore. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/5/87/18609/15693/PITEM/Vesrah-Racing-Oil-Filter-1985-Yamaha-Venture-Royale-1200-Parts.aspx Edited August 15, 2012 by spitfire9 more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the drifter Posted August 15, 2012 Share #9 Posted August 15, 2012 did you go with the "black canister"type or the oem type of paper filter Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire9 Posted August 15, 2012 Share #10 Posted August 15, 2012 I went with the vesra paper filter. I'd like a spin-on adapter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted August 15, 2012 Share #11 Posted August 15, 2012 Rick from Buckeye perfromance has them listed , I really like mine, itmakes the oil change about a 10 minute job. http://www.buckeyeperformance.com/p02.htm Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKanuck Posted August 15, 2012 Share #12 Posted August 15, 2012 I just did an oil change today. I still have the stock canister setup.The price of the FRAM 6002 was ten bucks. This will be my third oil change with this filter and I've never had a problem with a FRAM yet. The cost for the adapter is 95 bucks...that's the price of about 10 stock oil filters to save me around 5 minutes...max. I'm more than happy to be a luddite and keep the stock system for as long as I can keep getting filters. So far, I have yet to add a drop of oil between oil changes and I change the oil once a year. Just this summer I've done around 6000 km and the oil was still in the middle of the sight glass when I drained it. I have no idea how many I did last summer since my last oil change. I am all about free will and what I prefer has no bearing on what other do...or should do. As it is, I have a very long list of things I'd rather spend a hundred bucks on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard765 Posted August 15, 2012 Share #13 Posted August 15, 2012 If you are in Canada the stock filters are available at Canadian Tire and they come with both "O" rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the drifter Posted August 15, 2012 Share #14 Posted August 15, 2012 Wizard do you know the product number for thr crappy tire filter? Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKanuck Posted August 15, 2012 Share #15 Posted August 15, 2012 Crappy tire is where I get mine...the part number is FRAM CH6002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the drifter Posted August 15, 2012 Share #16 Posted August 15, 2012 Thanks Joe picked one up today Tim "The Drifter" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire9 Posted August 16, 2012 Share #17 Posted August 16, 2012 Wow I wasn't expecting $95. I think I'll pass on that one. Thanks for the info though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted August 16, 2012 Share #18 Posted August 16, 2012 Here's a list I copied off of an earlier post on filters. I found mine at PepBoys. Oriellys and AutoZone didn't have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckonstupid Posted August 17, 2012 Share #19 Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) I bought the adapter on E-Bay for roughly $50. I think you need to shop around a little. BTW I use Purolater filters...most bang for the buck IMHO Here's one for $55 http://www.ebay.com/itm/250988750735?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Edited August 17, 2012 by stuckonstupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire9 Posted August 17, 2012 Share #20 Posted August 17, 2012 Here's one for $58, anodized aluiminum. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oil-Filter-Adapter-plate-83-93-Yamaha-Venture-Clear-Anodized-/261045385834?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc7847a6a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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