I've been using one on my motocross bike ('07 Honda CRF450R) and haven't had any problems. There's a huge debate about re-usable stainless steel oil filters in the motocross community, but I change my oil every race so I'm not too worried about it.
Since the oil change interval on the Sprint (or any street bike) is much longer, I'm not quite as confident about the Scott's filter. Does anyone have an experience with these? Any comments - good or bad- would be helpful.
[ This message was edited by: RealityCheck on 2007-02-09 11:09 ]
It's not about saving money - I will probably sell the bike long before I recover the cost of the filter. I'm more concerned about getting the best filtration possible. Many OEM filters are junk. I don't know if the Triumph filter falls into this category, but given some of the low rent parts on these bikes, I guessing the OEM filter isn't so great.
How about this - if don't have any actual experience with these filters, don't respond. Your misinformed opinions are of no use to me.
I'm afraid you are the miss-informed one. Of all the oil filter tests I have read (which is quite a few), the OEM filters are almost always one of the top tested. Problem is they are often way over priced. However, there are a number of companies out there that make good filters for a very reasonable price.
I just don't see why you would take the chance on something like that. If something ever goes wrong with your engine, Triumph might say screw you, you've been using a 'reusable' oil filter.
And if as you say you "will probably sell the bike long before I recover the cost of the filter" why even worry about it?? You will almost certainly not have engine problems in that time. Most people worry way too much about oil/oil filters. I mean the average rider probably only puts about 20K miles on their bikes before moving on to th next one. I know there are certainly exceptions but for me, I like to spend my time riding rather than nit picking the little things on my bike.
I have no experience of these filters but suspect that opinion isn't what you need unless it's supported by performance data related to the filters' comparative specifications and the physical properties of the oil after a period of use. Research into that would be what would persuade me one way or the other. However, I shall continue to use a good quality disposable oilf filter in all of my engines.
yeah it would be interesting to see an honest test on the Scott's filter. All I can find online is information from Scott's themselves and I never believe a word from a biased source.
They do look cool though but on the Sprint you would never see it anyhow . . .
[ This message was edited by: climbbike on 2007-02-10 11:34 ]
Well, your asking what would you do. You say you won't keep the bike long enough to recoup the cost so, i'd just stick with the stock filter or another brand that is compatiabilty. On a motorcross bike that you change the oil every ride i'd definetly go with the Scotts filter.
but on the Sprint you would never see it anyhow . . . 
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