headlight rattle-chirp

[regan]

I am considering getting the reusable stainless oil filter and would love some input from anyone who has used this product. Regan

[Jeff Saline]

On Sun, 04 Feb 2007 01:56:51 -0000 "regan" writes:

> I am considering getting the reusable stainless oil filter and would > > love some input from anyone who has used this product. Regan

<><><><><> <><><><><> Regan, I've talked with a couple of guys that use or have used the stainless oil filter. I'm pretty sure most of them wouldn't do it again. Cleaning takes a bit of time and the cost is kind of pricey. I get my oil filters for less than $3 a pop and change the filters pretty regularly. If a guy changes the filter every 2,000 smiles and the filters cost $3 each... well, you figure the math but you'll have to do a lot of riding to make the stainless filter pay for itself. Plus you have to clean it instead of just changing it and if you want, draining the used filter and examining the contents. Just my two cents worth. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

[Kerry Stottlemyer]

Besides the expense that Jeff sighted I feel the filtration pore size is a bit on the large size. something like 25 to 30 microns where as a standard filter (and depending on brand) is around 10 to 15 microns. I'm sorry but I don't like the idea of 25 micron chunks floating around in my oil. The only situation I could justify using the stainless filter would be on a long off road race. Because in a race you are not overly concered if your engine will run after the race you just want to finish. And typicaly the engine will be rebuilt before the next race anyway. Hell if I could find a place to mount it I'd run a 5 micron bypass filter. Kerry

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "regan" wrote: > > I am considering getting the reusable stainless oil filter and would > love some input from anyone who has used this product. Regan >

[Bogdan Swider]

> > > > > I am considering getting the reusable stainless oil filter and would > love some input from anyone who has used this product. Regan > > >

Don t know how long I ve been running with mine; it s got to be over 50k miles, though. It caught my eye when sitting on a shelf at Fred s place in Moab. I got it because I change oil in places where the filters are not available like Mexico and parts of Canada. Didn t want to pack something crushable and it s nice to deal with one less thing. Their literature said it filtered smaller stuff then paper filters but what would you expect them to say, who knows. It s not hard to clean and you can clean it with soap, mineral spirits or whatever. But....if you don t change the grommets that seal the filter to the tube the grommets will get hard and not seal; then some oil will bypass the filter. The grommets come from the dealer and can cost as much as Saline s filters. I get them in packs of 24, cheaper that way, and replace them every other change. They re small and pack easy, though. Bottom line: If you travel or live in some God forsaken place, say Minnesota, get the stainless; if not don t bother. Bogdan, who used to smoke filtered cigarettes but that was long ago. He does still like vodka filtered with charcoal. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Bogdan Swider wrote: Bottom line: If you travel or live in some God forsaken place, say > Minnesota, get the stainless; if not don t bother. > The beauty of living in a God-forsaken place is that the Southern Baptists tend to stay well to the South.

[Fred Hink]

I am using a Stainless Steel oil filter for the past 11 years. Have never had any oil related problems. I may be partial since I sell these filters so you can take it for what it's worth. The ad from one of the manufacturers say the pore size on paper filters is random and can pass much larger particles than the SS oil filters. I just bought another SS oil filter for my CRF450X since this bike needs it's oil changed often, it should pay for itself very quickly. Oil filters are like oil and tires, everyone has their opinion and there has already been much debate. If you like the idea of always having a filter with you and that it isn't effected by moisture or condensation in your oil like a paper filter is, then I'd say a SS oil filter would be a good deal if you plan on keeping your bike a long time or changing your oil often. http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/images/k_p.jpg Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

----- Original Message ----- From: Kerry Stottlemyer To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 7:59 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Anyone using the stainless oil filter? Besides the expense that Jeff sighted I feel the filtration pore size is a bit on the large size. something like 25 to 30 microns where as a standard filter (and depending on brand) is around 10 to 15 microns. I'm sorry but I don't like the idea of 25 micron chunks floating around in my oil. The only situation I could justify using the stainless filter would be on a long off road race. Because in a race you are not overly concered if your engine will run after the race you just want to finish. And typicaly the engine will be rebuilt before the next race anyway. Hell if I could find a place to mount it I'd run a 5 micron bypass filter. Kerry --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "regan" wrote: > > I am considering getting the reusable stainless oil filter and would > love some input from anyone who has used this product. Regan > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[usa1911a1]

Eddie, I have the same noise but have added it to my list of things that I live with on a KLR. My current list includes: Poor front brake / corrected somewhat by metal brake line Headlight noise / dealing Dim headlight / ride in daylight No easy canceling of turn signals / blink a lot Too much weight / me to O.E.M. doohickey problem / corrected Voltage less than desired /dealing One less gear than needed /14 tooth primary helps License plate mounted too low / bent license plate Plastic too close to muffler / melted Chain adjusters loosen / tubing caps Seat which needs replacement / new seat Tires that are neither fish nor fowl / New tires After all that, the KLR is my perfect bike...nothing else comes close...no kidding. Capt. Bob in Durham, CT. USA http://www.essexsteamtrain.com/ 2006 A6F KLR Tires: Dunlop 607's but changing to Mefo Explorers soon Riding: Country roads (20% dirt), dual tracks wherever found and traveling to NY State and upper New England as often as possible.

----- Original Message ----- From: eddiebmauri To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 10:15 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Headlight Rattle-Chirp For several weeks I have been hearing a rattle or chirp that only occurs at idle and in first and second gear. When I get into third gear it stops. The chirp, or rattle noise, came from the fearing; today I figured out that the noise is caused by the headlight. I am not sure if the headlight is loose or if it is rubbing against the fearing. When I put my hand on the headlight as I take off, the rattle/chirp stops, so I know that I have located the noise. Is this a common problem? I guess I could ride around with a hand on the headlight, but there has got to be a better solution. So how do I fix it? Any suggestions? And thanks. Eddie Mauri [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]