Oil filter, what to get?

[Aeschere]

Hello,

This might be a bit of nitpicking but I am wondering what oil filter you are using when you change the oil? Do you use an original Triumph filter (This is the one right? http://static.triumphparts.nl/Files/2/26000/26761/ProductPhotos/Large/155055401.jpg) or do you use a replica (K&N, Champion, HiFlow)?
I my old XJ I just used whatever was available, wether it was a K&N, Champion or Yamaha filter. If it fitted I was fine with it.

Since I need to change the filter and gaskets soon (leaky oil filter gaskets are probably the reason why the lower part of the engine is wet and sticky) and since I tend to keep this bike around for some time I might as well start with getting myself some proper gear instead of focussing on the budget stuff.

Thanks in advance!

[nickjtc]

 

Use oem, imho.

[GavD]

Thats not the right type


http://www.worldoftriumph.com/triumph_motorcycle_parts_locator.php?block_01=&block_02=100058890-1-2&block_03=23773 (http://www.worldoftriumph.com/triumph_motorcycle_parts_locator.php?block_01=&block_02=100058890-1-2&block_03=23773)

number 19 in the picture is what you need.

[Mustang]

Hello,

This might be a bit of nitpicking but I am wondering what oil filter you are using when you change the oil? Do you use an original Triumph filter (This is the one right? http://static.triumphparts.nl/Files/2/26000/26761/ProductPhotos/Large/155055401.jpg) or do you use a replica (K&N, Champion, HiFlow)?
I my old XJ I just used whatever was available, wether it was a K&N, Champion or Yamaha filter. If it fitted I was fine with it.

Since I need to change the filter and gaskets soon (leaky oil filter gaskets are probably the reason why the lower part of the engine is wet and sticky) and since I tend to keep this bike around for some time I might as well start with getting myself some proper gear instead of focussing on the budget stuff.

Thanks in advance!

they are all the same  some just cost more .................sometimes the orings don't fit good on the cheaper filters is all .

[threepot]

Kawasaki normally cheaper than Triumph OEM. HF401

[nickjtc]

Kawasaki normally cheaper than Triumph OEM.

And some Yamaha ones cross reference too.