Best oil filter?

[VMax1986]

What is the best oil filter to use? Easy question

 

[DMAN999]

Look here for a list of Compatible Oil Filters:
http://vmaxoutlaw.com/tech/oil_filters.htm

I'm personally using a Bosch 3323, mostly because it's Black and Blends in well with my Bike.

 

[m-cman]

Your 86 uses a cartridge filter. You can replace the o-ring every other oil change if you don't want to change every time. I always recommend OEM. Do not buy FRAM!!

 

[naughtyG]

They are paper filter for the older bike models. I always bought packs of 2 or 3 on fleaBay, as I changed them every other oil change.

I think it was from these guys: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Oil-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4844b4b95b&vxp=mtr

 

[VMax1986]

I read that link that DMAN linked, and I read about the synthetic-like filters that remove up to 98% of the micro stuff. Is there a cartridge filter I can get like that for my 86? Or am I stuck with paper only?

 

[DMAN999]

Sorry about that, I didn't realize you had an '86, I should have looked closer.
The list I ilnked only applies to '97 and up.

 

[RaWarrior]

There's a few companies that make stainless mesh oil filters. I've seen ads for them in MC and off-road mags. The major upside is they're reusable. They're also extremely expensive, one I saw was $180. You can buy a lot of paper elements for that. They claim superior small particle filtration, I have no idea if that's true.

A tip to "boost" your filter is to stick a powerful magnet either to the spin-on, or in your case, the cartridge cover. A big glob 'o nasty will collect across the metal from it.

Otherwise any of the listed filters will do fine. If you want "the best" I'd probably go for a top shelf automotive filter, as mentioned they tend to have more advanced media, where the MC-specific filters are just standard paper.

 

[gamorg02]

i like K&N simply for the nut.

 

[PDWeyand]

I like the k-n oil filter and have a magnet on it also

 

[Rhoy Carter]

I run a Fram spin on and change it every oil change