All this reading is driving me nuts, so I have decided to use RotellaT SYN. Now which filter should I use? I'm going to the track in two weeks and need to have the bike prepped. TIA

IMO the oem Suzuki filter is the best choice

Is it? I heard it is subpar to almost any aftermarket oil filter, even the K&N.

Is it? I heard it is subpar to almost any aftermarket oil filter, even the K&N.

Which is probably just a load of marketing bullshit.

The Suzuki OEM is better than a lot of the aftermarket ones...

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/FilterStudy.html

i think most on here use oem filters.

for oil just use a good name brand synthetic oil for motorcycles.

All this reading is driving me nuts, so I have decided to use RotellaT SYN. Now which filter should I use? I'm going to the track in two weeks and need to have the bike prepped. TIA


OEM

http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/parts-accessories/oem-oil-filter-or-wrench.html

Thanks to all!!! I am getting the OEM filter.

If oil is the blood of you engine the the oil filter is the bikes kidney... OEM or better and so far the only oil filter that has really been able to prove its better than OEM is Amsoil but they are $15-20 each. I just picked up 3 OEM filters for $20.

so far the only oil filter that has really been able to prove its better than OEM is Amsoil

How did they prove it is better..??

If oil is the blood of you engine the the oil filter is the bikes kidney... OEM or better and so far the only oil filter that has really been able to prove its better than OEM is Amsoil but they are $15-20 each. I just picked up 3 OEM filters for $20.

Where did you get them for $20? Also, AmSoil Bob says that oil blood kidney line all the time. OEM FTW!

i get OEM filters from my local dealer for $8 each

i get OEM filters from my local dealer for $8 each

DAMN! My local charges $14 each

you can get oil filters online from ronayers.com or lowpricebikeparts.com. order a case and split them with your friends. then $7 per filter online should offset the shipping costs.

these filters fit everything
http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259042

lowpricebikeparts.com

7 SKU: 16510-34E00
OIL FILTER 1 $7.49

its under "oil cooler" in the parts book. get new drain plug gaskets too.

I am thinking of using a Nissan oil filter, it is OEM and it looks identical to the Suzuki filter I got. I mean using it for the next oil change. What do you guys think?

I use Nissan/mazda style filters on my wheeler, and on my old fzr. Pretty sure they only fit honda/ yamaha/ kawasaki though. I was told suzuki has a different thread than the rest, so i just went with oem.:dunno

I use OEM for street bikes, K&N for trackbikes (mainly for the safety wire nut).

I use Nissan/mazda style filters on my wheeler, and on my old fzr. Pretty sure they only fit honda/ yamaha/ kawasaki though. I was told suzuki has a different thread than the rest, so i just went with oem.:dunno

Nope, they fit suzuki as well. I have access to these filters and am thinking it makes sence to use them.

If they do fit, then hell yes! I can get wix ones from my work (with the anti-drainback valve, of course) for about 2 bucks. I'll have to test-fit one. Never had a problem on any of my other bikes, don't see why these would be any different.

wix FTW!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds good. What's the Nissan part number? I bought a bunch for my 07 Frontier for only $5/piece. They look like a really good filter as well. Good construction.

I believe the Nissan / Mazda oil filters are M20 x 1.5 mm. The Suzuki filter is M20 x 1.0 mm.

Use at your own risk ... but I wouldn't do it.

-Doug

Yep you are right. No nissan. Suzuki actually uses sort of a weird thread pattern, but it looks like we've got plenty options. I'll post a cool web-site I found.
http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html
That web-site is full of all sorts of good intel.

Yep you are right. No nissan. Suzuki actually uses sort of a weird thread pattern, but it looks like we've got plenty options. I'll post a cool web-site I found.
http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html
That web-site is full of all sorts of good intel.

I've been using that site for years, but never saw that section.

I use Hiflo or Emgo, whatever I can get for less the $6 each buying in volume. Never a problem over many years on many different Zuks and Apes.

Oil from the main gallery lubricates the camshaft and the camshaft bearings (and feeds hydraulic valve lifters if used in the engine). On non-overhead cam engines, oil is metered through the valve lifter to a hollow push rod that carries oil for the lubrication of the push rod pivot point, rocker arm pivots and valve guide.

EMGO.... Enough said.....