Thundercat Ste Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hi All, I'm going to do the unthinkable (for me) and with the help of a clued-up mate, change the oil and filter on my 1998 Thunder Cat. I've had a look on ebay, and was wondering which materials to use. Should i go for K+N oil filter, a 'regular' oil filter, or a Yamaha filter? Also, which oil do you guys recommended? Many thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearnsy123 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I used highflow air and oil filter on my fazer then next change i went on ebay and bought a K&N oil and air filter and have noticed no difference .i think ur only paying for the name to b honest .. i would recomend regular parts and regular changes to keep it running sweet also I use motul 10w40 semi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercat Ste Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 I used highflow air and oil filter on my fazer then next change i went on ebay and bought a K&N oil and air filter and have noticed no difference .i think ur only paying for the name to b honest .. i would recomend regular parts and regular changes to keep it running sweet also I use motul 10w40 semi Thanks a lot, Kearnsey! Did you buy a fresh O ring seal for the oil filter or use the one that came off? Is that a speacialist part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 New oil filters come with new o rings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Did you buy a fresh O ring seal for the oil filter or use the one that came off? Is that a speacialist part? Don't forget to smear your new O.ring with oil before you replace the new filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearnsy123 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks a lot, Kearnsey! Did you buy a fresh O ring seal for the oil filter or use the one that came off? Is that a speacialist part?Thanks a lot, Kearnsey! Did you buy a fresh O ring seal for the oil filter or use the one that came off? Is that a speacialist part? No old oil filter off and new one on New filter will have seal on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 New oil filters come with new o rings Maybe for certain models. Mine don't. However, always buy a new crush washer for the sump plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thats strange Task every filter even the cheape ones here come with a new O ring,oops forgot did have to buy 1 with a YAMAHA filter,but that aside every aftermarket does,had a boss once who charged for the o ring but it still came in the box with the new filter. If you forgot to get a new crush washer and it's copper just heat it red hot and re use ,i'm still using the orignal 1's on the wr that it came with there are 3 drain plugs on it never had a leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thats strange Task every filter even the cheape ones here come with a new O ring, My o-ring doesn't attach to the filter itself, per-se. The filter does have a flat rubber ring already stuck onto it, but the actual o-ring goes in a separate groove around the filter socket. Hence having to be careful when changing it that absolutely NO grit is anywhere near it, no matter how hard it is to see. Otherwise, you get a gap, the hot oil melts the seal and your engine lubing fluid pisses out halfway down the motorway, resulting in a fucked engine all because a 2p bit of rubber was slightly gritty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I know what type of filter housing your talking about task but yep they come in the box here always have,I would never reuse a old oring,and I always pre wash the area befor removing the old, never had a filter leak on me from my instalation, However I took my Bandit in for it's first check-up ( for warenty) at 1000 kms and the dealer put the wrong filter on my bike, Fuck was I pissed cover in oil from the waist down and then some,long story short I had the right 1 at home fixed myself. I eventualy got fully compensated from the dealer for drycleaning and full refund for the service after alot of bitching and a letter to suzi canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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