Spin-on filter mod. - Horizons Unlimited

**Mr. Ron** · #1 27 Feb 2006

I plan on purchasing, or most likely building some sort of spin-on oil filter modifacation for the ole' R100GS. Before i tackle this, thought i would ask all you old airheads out there to share some of your ideas. I've already done the Tourtech mod and moved the cooler to a safe spot. I'm thinking of placing some sort of screen in place of the original filter, as to not disrupt the flow of oil to the cooler. Then build a bracket and rig in a spin-on filter. Something compatable with most jap bikes would probably be the easiest to find in the world. Any thoughts?

**Sean Kelly** · #2 27 Feb 2006

Hi

Checkout www.motoren-israel.de Not sure if it's what you're looking for but they sell a kit for this.

Cheers

Sean

**Grant Johnson** · #3 27 Feb 2006

Why use throwaway filters at all? see http://www.scottsperformance.com/pro...php?PartType=3

**Mombassa** · #4 27 Feb 2006

2 points:
Spin-on oil filters require too much engine pressure to get the oil out of the cavity, then through a filter and back. And there have been all sorts of documented failures. Check airheads.org and sign up for list mail. Lots to learn there for airhead owners.

Grant: The steel filters don't look like they are the "bendy" type, meaning they require removal of crashbars or lower fairings etc. before you can get the filter out. 2-piece oil filters is where it's at:-)

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Kevin

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**Grant Johnson** · #5 27 Feb 2006

Kevin, I wasn't suggesting them as a stock replacement, but for a spin on.

IF they were available in a bendy/oil cooler version I'd have one!

Grant

**Mombassa** · #6 27 Feb 2006

My mistake. Indeed, if they were bendy's in the stock type, I'd have one too. Still debating the option for air filters for my trip ..

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Kevin

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