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Author Message   Skully Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 11:20 am:        Are the XB9 oil filters the same as the previous generation Buells? I would prefer to use a filter with synthetic media. Has anyone found one that will fit the XBs? Thanks, Keith   Bykergeek Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 04:55 pm:        The filter is the same as on the Blast's not the same as the 1200/XL sportster engines. I haven't measured but the outside diameter looks about 1/2" smaller.   Prof_Stack Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2002 - 05:37 pm:        Wal-Mart has the exact same Blast/XB filter as Buell just a bit cheaper - $1.97. Same factory, same stamping, etc. ST4967 I believe.   Jprovo Posted on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 02:41 am:        I just cut apart a Super Tech ST4967, and a Buell 63806-00Y Blast/XB9 Filter. Most of the components are dimensionally/visually the same: Case, Spring, Bypass Valve, Inlet Anti-Drain Valve, End Plate & Closure Plate. The Elements are slightly different: In both filters the pleats are unevenly spaced but the Super-Tech Filter has 47 Pleats and the Buell Filter has 40 Pleats. I was unable to visually compare the filter media because the the Buell filter is used. There is an "AA" designation stamped onto the end plate of both filters, but one has the "AA" at 5 o'clock and the other filter has the letters at 7 o'clock with the letters oriented like you were going to read them. Due to their similarities, I suspect that both filters came off the same production line but might be different lots. According to the box, the Super Tech Filter was tested by Champion Labs who makes many name brand filters including STP (According to their website). James   Jprovo Posted on Friday, January 03, 2003 - 06:49 pm:        Wal-Mart filter on the left, 90 sqin filter material Buell filter on the right, 75 sqin filter material   Prof_Stack Posted on Friday, January 03, 2003 - 08:36 pm:        Thanks Jprovo, So, what is your conclusion about the ST4967 filter?   Jprovo Posted on Friday, January 03, 2003 - 09:19 pm:        I think that both filters come off the same assembly line. All of the metal parts are the same, and the filter media is the same thickness. I personall have no problem running the Wal-mart filter and think it is an adequate (if not identical) alternative. James   Timbo Posted on Saturday, January 04, 2003 - 02:38 am:        Thanks James, Good job! Timbo   Prof_Stack Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2003 - 01:39 pm:        While helping a pal change oil on his '91 Corolla I noticed that his oil filter is the exact size and threading as the XB/P3 filter. Napa 1394 / SuperTech ST4967 / Fram 4967 (don't use Fram). The Napa might be better quality than the OEM/ST4967. So if you get stuck w/o a filter try your local Toyota dealer!