Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: interfuse on March 11, 2005, 04:06:52 PM

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: interfuse on March 11, 2005, 04:06:52 PM

I'll be starting my spring tune up this weekend. Does anybody have an oil filter recommendation? I was thinking about trying K&N, but I'm open to suggestions.

Mike

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: PitterB4 on March 11, 2005, 04:18:38 PM

I am far from an expert but from everything I've read and heard, anything but Fram is OK.  I usually use K&N or Suz.

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: Red01 on March 11, 2005, 06:56:40 PM

Since the B4 doesn't use a spin-on, you're just replacing the element itself, right? If so, then you'll be able to easliy see if the Fram is any good or not. I have a hunch since it is more visible, the quality is probably better, since they can't hide their sins.

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: Zhi on March 11, 2005, 08:51:12 PM

I have a fram in my bike and haven't had any problems.

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: Thief400 on March 13, 2005, 02:08:33 PM

I run  either Wix or Suzuki in mine, I like the wix cause it comes with the oring  :banana:

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: dpgasser on March 13, 2005, 02:23:04 PM

I just put a Fram in mine, and it came with the O-Ring.  Quality appeared to be up-to-par with other internal oil filters I have seen/used.

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: b4cruz on October 08, 2005, 10:22:44 PM

so which filter did you pick & how did it turn out?
i like the idea of having the O-ring with the filter purchase too

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: interfuse on October 09, 2005, 02:31:40 AM

I ended up using the Suzuki filter. It was the cheapest  :shock: . It was only $5 without the o-ring. I put a fram filter in it before I put it away for the winter and it cost $10 (but came with the o-ring).

I'll be changing the filter again soon, I'll let you know how it faired...

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: MasterM3 on March 02, 2006, 07:26:51 PM

what type of oil filter do i need? Is there one made specifically for a bandit?

where can i purchase a fram or suzuki?

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: MasterM3 on March 02, 2006, 07:30:41 PM

I'm reading through my manual about chaning the oil. The only step I don't understand is when it says s"Disconnect the oil pressure switch lead." Can anyone fill me on what it is asking me to do?

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: Herr Tod on March 02, 2006, 07:54:34 PM

It's the wiring near the oil filter cap.

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: Krautwagen on March 02, 2006, 10:37:21 PM

They're all the same.  It doesn't matter.  I've used Fram, Suzuki, Wix, K&N.  I grab one from wherever I am that has one in stock and is cheapest.

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: gsxr400 racer on March 03, 2006, 12:49:22 AM

I have used them all they are all good right now i have like 20 proflow ones they were cheap, and  i really like K&N. but like i said these were cheap i bought like 2 dozen im sorta a oil filter changing nut! :beers:

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: b4cruz on March 03, 2006, 07:13:53 AM

which of these comes with the o-ring?
are we talking about the rubber seal inside the rim of the cap/cover?

10-29800 EMGO
K15-0006 EMGO
CH6000 Fram
KN-133 K&N
HF133 Hiflo Filtro
16510-45810 HiFloFiltro
16500-45810 suzuki
16510-45040 suzuki
SF-3004 Vesrah
? WIX

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: MasterM3 on March 03, 2006, 11:16:06 AM

are all oil filters alike? is there only one kind? where do you guys get them from? would my local cycle gear carry them?

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: PitterB4 on March 03, 2006, 11:23:27 AM

Quote from: "b4cruz"

which of these comes with the o-ring?
are we talking about the rubber seal inside the rim of the cap/cover?

10-29800 EMGO
K15-0006 EMGO
CH6000 Fram
KN-133 K&N
HF133 Hiflo Filtro
16510-45810 HiFloFiltro
16500-45810 suzuki
16510-45040 suzuki
SF-3004 Vesrah
? WIX

Yeah - we're speaking of the gasket that goes around the cap.  BTW - I've put about 9K on my bike with 5 oil changes and never touched the gasket.  

AFAIR - The K&N comes with the gasket.  The HiFlo does not.  I got one of the Suz that didn't but I don't remember which p/n it was.  

I've gotten filters from the local inde shop (the HiFlow), a suz shop (Suz OEM) and from Dennis Kirk (K&N).

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: b4cruz on March 03, 2006, 01:46:08 PM

Quote from: "PitterB4"

BTW - I've put about 9K on my bike with 5 oil changes and never touched the gasket.

yeah the suzuki manual says to just be aware of it/check it
when you change the filter. i lube it a tiny bit before i reinstall the cap

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: dpgasser on March 06, 2006, 06:44:52 PM

I have also used an STP oil filter and I believe it came with an O-Ring.  These are cheap and you can get them at your local AutoZone.  I think the part # is:  SMO-00 (Please double check this as I am not completely certain).

Dave.

Title: Oil Filter
Post by: TC on April 16, 2006, 05:54:23 PM

b4cruz - are those the oil filter part numbers that fit the gsf 400?

Thanks!

Title: Oil Filters
Post by: Katamaniac on April 18, 2006, 11:53:50 PM

Check this out. This will answer all your oil filter questions

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/FilterStudy.html