Wilsons Sandbox

I had that problem with Fram oil filters - I thought I was putting it in wrong and kept fiddling with it. Finally put it side-by-side with a Kawasaki filter and could see how much longer it was. Both new Frams I had were too long to fit. Good thing I had a new spare Kawasaki filter to put on. Chris -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Saline Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 2:20 PM To: LDHunter@... Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Drop in mileage after an oil change ? ... Just a point I recently learned about the Fram filters for the KLR. Some of the newer ones are about 2.5mm longer than other filters. I had one I bought last spring to check the o-ring. Recently I heard on KLR650.net that the new Frams are longer than the older ones. I measured the one I bought and it was longer. When Steve and Chris were out here last month when returning from Alaska we tried to install it in each bike. One is an 06 and the other is an 07. It was too long and the cover wouldn't seat. So although I think Fram filters are as good as the next filter for most applications... I think they are risky business with the KLR650. Just a data point. Best, Jeff Saline