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Spin-on oil filter adapter

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by joshua, Oct 3, 2009.

  1. joshua

    joshua Member

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    Anyone done this mod? looks awesome enuff and ease of change sounds real swell but a question popped into my mind. What if any significant DANGER is there with debris causing damage to the thin wall of an oil filter? seein as how its right behind the front whell this kinda popped into the 2 brains cells i got left thinkin about it.
    Feedback on pro's and cons alike would be appreciated.
     
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    i was just thinking about the adapter the other day and this same concern popped into my head too...

    id like to see what others think..
     
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    hence the start o the thread friend. thanks though at least GREAT minds think alike............:-D
     
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    I think you guys have an unfounded concern. To this day, motorcycle designers are putting filters in that exact spot or very close to it. Many filters also hang off the bottom. I just bought a 2002 FZ1 and the filter is in the same spot but just a little off center.

    Besides that, the canisters are made so that they bend instead of puncture if they are struck by an object. I'm not saying you can't puncture them, but the run of the mill object is going to make a small dent and bounce off.

    If placing components in that area was truly a problem, none of the manufacturers would put radiators there either. And most of them, I think like 95% or more, do in fact do just that.
     
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    i have one, after 3 or 4 filter changes i never found even a ding in one
     
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    hmmmm...

    sounds like a good idea for a Christmas present or 3...
     
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    Yep! :lol:
     
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    Good point BDM,but it was a possible concern,not so much now. thanks for all the feedback guys.
     
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    sigh
     
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    where to purchase one ? got link ?
     
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    Our very own Chacal sells them. I am sure he'll post the part number shortly.
     
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    DUDE! SEARCH THE SITE, MAYBE?
     
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    Chacal has a parts forum where he lists his catalog. There are several part numbers; the difference between them is which filter you get with it. He has Purolator, K&N, and two or three others.
     
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    thank you schmuck....
     
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