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Type of oil filter? and yes Amsoil again
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Total Views: 1676 - Total Replies: 22
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I think I am going to switch to Amsoil next round and see if it quietens down the shifting some. So the question is, What oil filter are those of you using that are running Amsoil?
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David
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Any filter will do, but if you want to take advantage of the longer lasting Amsoil and fewer oil changes, you need to get a filter that does a much better job than the stock filters in terms of the micron ratings of the filters. There are several filters that provide filtering of very small particals, but I personally like the Amsoil filters. Not only do they have excellent filtering capabilities, but I like the fact you can use a standard wrench to remove and install.
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bikeriderga
Confucious say, man who do not ride have limber wrists!
2004 Victory Kingpin Deluxe
Stage One Victory Performance Slip Ons
S&S Filter Kit
Kuryakyn Handlebar Grips
Kuryakyn Shifter Pegs
Kuryakyn Brake Pedal Pegs
Victory Analog Tachometer
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Jul 02 2009, 7:35 am - Replied by: bubba
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I just run the Vic filter with Amsoil
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Jul 02 2009, 8:10 am - Replied by: Barry
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I run the amsoil filter, EAOM103 or the Wix, 51356 Barry
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Everyone needs a hero, I'm mine.
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Jul 02 2009, 10:29 am - Replied by: nimbrag
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I've used both Vic and AMSOIL filters. Have AMSOIL filters on now. Mor or less a convience factor when ordering the oil, order the filters too. Nick
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03 92" Classic Curiser Deluxe, Turquoise & White, Stage 1, S&S Intake and Fringed 06 100" Kingpin Deluxe, Indy Red, Stage 1 W/Performance drag pipes, S&S Intake. Everyday is a decision as to which one to ride.............
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Jul 02 2009, 10:36 am - Replied by: Jackpot
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My friend who turned me on to Victory, also recommended Amsoil and with it Purolator PureONE oil filters.
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I intend to live forever - so far, so good
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Jul 02 2009, 8:07 pm - Replied by: Chris
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Im useing Amsoil and Polaris filter. Next oil change I'll be trying an Amsoil filter.
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Jul 10 2009, 10:43 am - Replied by: Moby
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I am using Amsoil with a K&N filter
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Moby Oakville
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An AMSOIL rep told me a while back that if you can't get your hands on an AMSOIL filter, use Wix (#51356) or NAPA Gold (#1356). If you're changing the filter at normal recommended service intervals it's not that big of a deal, but if you want to take advantage of AMSOIL's "extended drain intervals" and not change the oil filter every 2500-3000 miles, use AMSOIL or Wix filters. I've never opened up a Polaris filter but I have seen the inside of a Wix filter and it has a ton of actual filter element inside.
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Carl Bengtson -- Arizona Victory Motorcycles -- Phoenix and Tucson, AZ
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Jul 10 2009, 8:33 pm - Replied by: bernomad
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VforVictory wrote:
An AMSOIL rep told me a while back that if you can't get your hands on an AMSOIL filter, use Wix (#51356) or NAPA Gold (#1356). If you're changing the filter at normal recommended service intervals it's not that big of a deal, but if you want to take advantage of AMSOIL's "extended drain intervals" and not change the oil filter every 2500-3000 miles, use AMSOIL or Wix filters. I've never opened up a Polaris filter but I have seen the inside of a Wix filter and it has a ton of actual filter element inside.
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I was told the Victory/Polaris filters are made by Wix.
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John
2007 Super Graphite and Pearl White Kingpin TourStage 1 Shotguns 2" rise handlebars Russell Day-Long saddle Highway bars Chrome side covers Bunch of other chrome bolt-ons
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I never really looked that close, but yes, the Polaris filter matches the Wix exactly as far as I can tell. Design, materials and even the same type of date stamp. I guess this is one of those "duh!" moments. Thanks for the info!
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Carl Bengtson -- Arizona Victory Motorcycles -- Phoenix and Tucson, AZ
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I wonder who is Victory's oil supplier then?
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David
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Jul 11 2009, 11:16 pm - Replied by: bernomad
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Jackpot wrote:
My friend who turned me on to Victory, also recommended Amsoil and with it Purolator PureONE oil filters.
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Purolator PureOne #14610. Great filter at auto parts stores for cheaper than the Victory filters.
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John
2007 Super Graphite and Pearl White Kingpin TourStage 1 Shotguns 2" rise handlebars Russell Day-Long saddle Highway bars Chrome side covers Bunch of other chrome bolt-ons
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Jul 11 2009, 11:17 pm - Replied by: bernomad
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texhammer wrote:
I wonder who is Victory's oil supplier then?
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Good question. OPEC? :)
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John
2007 Super Graphite and Pearl White Kingpin TourStage 1 Shotguns 2" rise handlebars Russell Day-Long saddle Highway bars Chrome side covers Bunch of other chrome bolt-ons
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Jul 29 2009, 11:23 pm - Replied by: ectc
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STP filter for a late 80's Mazda and fully synthetic Rotella.
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Jul 31 2009, 10:14 am - Replied by: texhammer
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Thats part of the reason I am going to switch. Its been like 109-115 deg everyday the last month here
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David
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Jul 31 2009, 6:53 pm - Replied by: JChammer
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When you change the oil you have to replace the copper washer too for the drain plug. Is this a stock only item only available from the Victory dealer or generic ab available from any auto part store?? Any dimensions or parts numbers would help!! THanks
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Jul 31 2009, 9:44 pm - Replied by: Storm56
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Shell Rotella T & Wix filters. You can spend more but I seriously doubt if you get any better protection.
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JChammer wrote:
When you change the oil you have to replace the copper washer too for the drain plug. Is this a stock only item only available from the Victory dealer or generic ab available from any auto part store??
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IT is recommended to replace the copper washer, however I have a few extra laying around from previous changes and have reused the one on the bike and saved the one that came with the kit just in case. If you reused the washer just be sure the plug does not leak. if it does then change the washer.
As for OEM part or not I am not sure. I will ask some people that I know and post a new comment later.
But if it ain't broken, why fix it.
Just my two cents.
Reddog
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Aug 03 2009, 10:22 am - Replied by: satxron
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I am about 1,000 miles since moving to Amsoil. If you are moving over to make the transmission quiet. Well, now it only makes a racket. lol My wishful thinking is that it took a few decibels off of it. The compensator still sounds like I threw a rod when I go to neutral when its hot. I consider the rap, rap, rap as an annoucement that I have arrived. I understand they fixed that since 06 though. Actually I try to only shift when nobody else is around to hear it :-)
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Aug 04 2009, 9:48 am - Replied by: dsjr70
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Since I haven't been able to find a Victory oil change kit I had my last service doe with Amsoil. I am extremely impressed, not because it got quieter but because it shifts so much smoother. I'm sold.
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