Oil filter micron size???

[Das Motorad]

If you switch to syntehtic oil should you use a smaller micron filter?

I have heard that you need to use the same micron size filter that HD recomends with either syn or conven oil in order to keep the proper oil pressure?

 

[Bud White]

stay with what hd says

 

[Das Motorad]

Let me add to this. Is the standard HD filter 10 microns or 5
The reason I ask is the service manual says use a 10 micron filter and the harley accessories catolog does not specify what it is?

 

[Bud White]

depends on the part # but a twin cam uses the 5 micron ..

 

[Das Motorad]

depends on the part # but a twin cam uses the 5 micron ..

That is why I asked Because the 2000 FLT service manual says use a 10 micron filter????

 

[Das Motorad]

Bud the new 96cc engine use the 5 micron filter part number crome 63798-99A black is 63731-99a

OK I left something out it's NOT a 96 it's an 88 my bad

 

[Bud White]

my bad i thought all twin cam were 5 micron so just the 96 is then ill remember that

 

[Bud White]

so far i only have one harley so i dont have to worry about mixing up

 

[Bud White]

actually i want a older fat boy

you used the words" SO FAR" That leaves the door open.
I will have the salesman drop by
2009 test rides end of july there will be some good deals on a second bike in the back room I think.

I learned long ago with guns ya never say never just so far :newsmile093:

 

[Bud White]

Something like this? my 96 46,000 miles now

you can't go wrong on a nice Weekend day on at fatboy

yep something like that