I posted a few weeks ago asking if anyone had used one of these eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace . No one had one so I bought one anyway and here it is . Much better quality than the picture in Ebay Im impressed with the build. Heres a few pictures of the filter before fitting . I will in the future let you know how good it is.
I like the idea of just washing the filter but the filter element is not as efficient at filtering the oil as a paper cartridge type ? microns and all that ? if i understand the information i have read. It does look well made though but testing it on your own engine hmmm you are a brave man.:smile: brian.
Paper filters generally filter down to 40 microns . These are supposed to filter down to 35 microns . a micron is 1000 nth of a millimeter . The actual flow of these filters is reported to be much higher than a paper element . Dont think there is any risk think this is just a better filter. Product Review According to what I have read they have been testing on nascar for some time theres even a reference to formula one using them. We will see as Im fitting it tomorrow .
Hope it goes well but you seem to be saving pennies when the risk is in lots of pounds. Cost of normal filters arent that bad and your going to need to do some significant mileage or keep the bike for a good few years before you break even on this? The cost of a crank rebuild if its not as good as claimed could wipe out what little is saved in the long term. Sell it on ebay to try get some coin back, seriously.
Its obviously not what it costs for a new filter that has driven me to opt for this . Its because it is supposed to be a better system and I cant see why it wont be. These filters work from cold start with thick cold oil . A paper filter lets the oil bypass the paper element till its warm or at least thats the general consensus . I have read up on filters and this is supposed to be the best . Anyway its on now.
If the filter were longer than standard and a higher flow that would indicate a larger filtering surface area which would be good but it looks like about the same size...not so good
You neglected to read this part of the product review then. quote "One square inch of the filter cloth will flow 1.9 Gallons per Minute at only 1 PSI pressure (70°F). Multiply that by the 30 square inches in the typical element, and you're at roughly 59 gallons per minute with literally NO pressure at common starting temps! There is not another filter on the market that can match the amount of flow provided by the Scotts filter." Apart from that look at the picture its over 30mm further out of the casings than the standard filter. Which makes it bigger.
I like the look of these. They were talked about on the 'other' forum before is disappeared. The only thing that concerned me is how will the casing fare? I ride my bike all year round. It does look nice though. Matt
