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Gents, got a question., If I go to Napa, Auto Zone,etc, what oil filter do I need to buy for my '82 xj1100j?
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autozone SP2
Napa 4933
STP: SMO-2
Wix 24933
Fram CH6002
**Make sure it has BOTH rubber O-rings in the kit, one for the chamber, the small one for the filter bolt!**
I havent tried any of these, just something I saved from another thread.
Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.
1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifier -
I've been using the Fram from Kragen's/O'Rielly Auto parts.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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NAPA and Wix are probably the same filter (Wix makes most of NAPAs), the STP is supposed to be a decent filter, the Autozone I don't know, and the Fram should be avoided.
I've seen various filter comparisons (generally car filters) and Fram always comes in at or near the bottom. NAPA, Wix, and Motorcraft were usually the top three.
For any Sportster owners out there, the FL-1A Motorcraft (or equivilent) will screw on in place of the sometimes hard-to-find HD filter, for 1/2 the cost, more filter area, and added oil capacity. Plus you can find these anywhere...
YMMV
'78E original ownerFast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Purolator Pure One
The Purolator Pure One, is by far the best filter on the market. Filter capacity, design, material tolerances are the best!
Floyd in Syracuse, NY
1980GComment
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Have you tried to get one lately? Fram quit making that filter. I bought up all they had in the OKC warehouse last year. The only filter I can find locally to fit is the WIX filter, which contrary to some's thoughts, I have seen tests that agree with Steve saying they are always one of the best. They are about double the price of Fram though.I've been using the Fram from Kragen's/O'Rielly Auto parts.
TodTry your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
*Crashed/Totalled, still ownComment
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Having been in the automotive parts business for 30 years, i will say that Wix (Napa) is one of the best out there. I don't know if Hastings makes one for it, but it would also be good. The other filter that would be very good is Amsoil. I'll have to croos some numbers and come up with a few more brands.
Bob1980 XS1100LG Midnight
1991 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane
"The hand is almost valueless at one end of the arm if there be not a brain at the other"
Here's to a long life and a happy one.
A quick death and an easy one.
A pretty girl and an honest one.
A cold beer and another one!Comment
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Another plus for me, is Wix is American made. It bothers me every time I go to put on one of these last few Frams I have that it has "Made in China" printed on it.
TodTry your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
*Crashed/Totalled, still ownComment
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