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Old 08-19-2012, 07:29 PM
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I need to do an oil change on my 95 FXDL. This will be the first Time I have changed the oil myself since I got the bike in FEB.
Was just wondering if this filter was worth or should I just go and get the Harley filter

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=KN-173C
 
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Old 08-19-2012, 07:35 PM
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my GFs evo takes the k&n 170b (black) or the 170c (chrome) about $9.99

a K&N rep told me not to use the 173 with an evo , something to do with the antidrane back valve
 

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Old 08-19-2012, 07:48 PM
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I just get the Harley ones. They are cheap enough.
 
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Old 08-19-2012, 07:50 PM
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Sixteen bucks for an Evo oil filter is nuts. Even dealership prices are a bargain compared...
 
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Old 08-19-2012, 07:57 PM
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fram ph6065a black or ph 6065b chrome at walmart 10bucks
 
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the HD evo filters are 7 or 8 bucks in black at my local dealership an the k&n are 13 at the indy. He swears by them an it's the only filter he carries. If he's doing you fluid change an you want a different filter you have to provide it.
 
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i use Wix for my 91.... '51215'
 
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I use genuine Toyota filters for a 22R motor. Same spec. Look it up. Otherwise, the K&N or WIX filters should both be top quality. I don't buy phram. Supertech at walmart is OK, though.
 
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I always used K&N, mainly for the welded nut, I just got a Drag Spec. filter and that had the nut welded onto the end, $5 cheaper..
 
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Always used the Harley filter just to support the local Harley shops since I don't buy much else there.
 


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