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Djkaplan


Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 01:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've been running the longer oil filter used on the Twin Cam big twins. It increases the oil capacity to a full 3 quarts and I assume the filter area as well. The guy at the dealer parts counter says this this is a common practice on Sportsters, but I've never seen anyone else using it, Sportster or tube-frame Buell. Does anyone else use this filter? Do any of you pundits think there might be downside?
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Bob_thompson
Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 01:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dan, I have run this same filter on my 2002 M2 since I got it last year with no apparent problems. I also put a stainless steel clamp on it and safety wire it to the frame to keep it from unscrewing. It also sticks out in the airstream a little more for additional cooling. Price is right and available better. Harley only shop close and Buell/HD 40 miles away.
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Buells2t


Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 01:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Dyna Glide originally came out with the longer filter in the early 90's for increased oil capacity I have been running one on my S2 for over 50k miles, for the same reason. I run the K&N oil filter it has a built in safety wire tie hole in the wrench hex on the end.
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Hootowl


Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 02:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I routinely use the longer Dyna filter on my X1, have been since the first oil change.
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Bomber


Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 02:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

running the dyna filter for 20K miles -- no problems
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Road_thing


Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 02:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've run the longer "Dyna" filter on all 3 of my tubers, no problems.

But didn't I read somewhere that the twin-cam filters have a finer mesh than the older filters, and can cause some sort of oil circulation issues when run on evo motors?

rt
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Hoser


Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 02:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Add me to the list of long time Dyna filter users , also using my own version of a security device to prevent "issues" with filter loosening.

filtersecure
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Henrik


Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 04:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Me too - both the filter and the aircraft clamp security device.

Henrik
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Tramp


Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 04:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i use the wix upgrade of the ford/motorcraft filter. nice bigaas capacity, great cooling, same bypass pressure, better filtration.
i get 'em by the case
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Road_thing


Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 06:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tramp, Part # for the Wix filter?

rt
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Tramp


Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 01:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i'll get right back to ya, rt- my scoot's at my buddy's place right now- if memory serves my aas, i think the motorcraft # was fl1a, but i'll double check, AND i'll get the wix # off my filter.
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Lornce


Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 01:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've been using Quaker State filters for a few years, now. Longer and larger than HD filters. Increased oil capacity. Available anywhere. Cheap (like me).

QS2870A

Lornce
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Smoke
Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 05:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i've been using the stp smo22 filter on my twincam and buells from autozone, no probs 20000 mi ea.
tim
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Tramp


Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 07:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

only sailors use condoms, baby- yeah!
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Bluzm2


Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 02:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've use Dyna filters on my M2 since day one.
S2 also uses them now.

Hoser,
Do you have a clamp number you use fot the safety device?

I posted about it earlier this fall, I had one come loose after 1800 miles or so.
What a friggin mess!! I was VERY lucky I didn't go down.

Brad
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Rick_a


Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 02:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I used the Dyna filter until I switched to a Scotts re-usable wire mesh filter. It has a nice finned aluminum body for cooling, and my fluid capacity is already augmented by an oil cooler.

I like to see the grungies.
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Bigdaddy


Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 11:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

FL1A, I think their about $3.00 at AutoZone, work great. K&N upgrade with tiedown points are $9.00. 10,000+ and no issues -- give her another 1/4 twist and she won't come loss.
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Tramp


Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 11:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

check with your wix jobber for the wix version of the fl1a.
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