Anybody out there use washable oil filters and if they are any good or not, just thinking of getting one. Had a look at the K&P ones they look good but are they .As i dont mind spending coin on usefull bling.And the amount of changing woulnt take that long to be ahead $$$.

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weasel

$20 for an S&S oil filter to protect a $30K + investment. Not worth the risk to me to be cleaning a used filter, even if its designed to be cleaned.

My 2c worth.

I was just considering in de brochure it states 7 times more oil flow than paper filters and better filtration also used by people racing bikes,I am not trying to save money was looking for better alternative.I now were you are coming from LB and thanks for your input.

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weasel

I had the K&P for 3 yrs had no problem with it. Its a steel micromesh filter (the same stuff used in kidney dialysis treatment). It increased my horsepower and shits all over a paper filter in my opinion.  It traps dirt well u can clean it and see the dirt easily when cleaned.

Hey SH
how much did it cost if you dont mind me askin,
also did you sell them bags
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weasel

Sorry Sh just saw the pics not sure if they will fit 05 fatty do you know, will get back
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weasel

and bit cooler to boot due to surface area .hd makes this kit in this year s catalog so could be worth the cost

I sell Pro Flow, and sell alot of them $165.00

Thanks guys for your input i will think about it for a while not urgent yet.Will get back to ya walka on that filter maybe catch up on a ride somewhere
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weasel

I use a chromed K&P filter. It came complete with the filter wrench and a spare gasket for about $170 delivered back when the dollar was around 90cents US. It's easy to take apart and doesn't need any tools, I clean mine every 2000kms. The advantages of the cleanable filter are that you can quickly see what the filter has trapped, the magnet picks up any steel particles and after about 10 oil changes and a zillion miles you are ahead. You can take the filter from bike to bike as it fits most Harley engines. I reckon the only disadvantages over a paper filter are the initial cost and the paper probably soaks up the really fine particles like carbon etc. better.

I haven't used the Proflow filter but they look just as good as the K&P.

Dude

Thanks Dude
Havnt made up my mind yet what one to go with, but i think cleanable is the way to go
thanks for the info
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weasel