Yamaha oil filters vs. Fram oil filters

[bill p]

Good read thanks!

 

Bill P

[Goofeychuck]

So whats the best oil ????? Should I go Syn? Same old question.

[1BigDog]

Im using either Amsoil 20-50 or Mobil 1 Vtwin 20-50 in my 99. Both are about neck and neck in performance. And the SuperTech 7317 filter too....

[hunter 1500]

Just bought and installed a Fram oil filter on the RSV.

Half the price of the Yamaha filter.

Pros and Cons please - Thanks!

 

Don't use Fram. For the few dollars they save you they are not worth it. A guy from the LC1500/C90 forum dicected quite a few and they were the worst. Emgo or OEM are much better. Wix and NAPA gold were good also.

[BigBoyinMS]

Just as another option on a filter that I know is quality and has the correct bypass pressure... Part# 15208-65F00 or the longer 15208-9E000 at your local Nissan dealer. I've used them on both of my bikes with no problems.

I would possibly use the SuperTech if my WallyWorld carried them.

 

As far as Fram goes... I was (am) just like the rest because I have cut open a Fram in the past. But they do sell a "better" filter line in addition to their regular junk. I just don't have a clue if it's any better. I work in parts at a Honda car dealer and the only reason that I don't use a Honda car oil filter on my bikes... they are made by Honeywell, the same company that produces Fram. In fact, the parts manager here said that some years ago there must have been a packaging mix up because he received his Honda oil filter order and when the case was opened it was Fram filters.