I don't know about the GTS, but car oiling systems have a pressure bypass in
the engine block or oil pump. Thus there is a limit on pressure. I'll have
to check the maintenance manual, but I'm assuming the GTS has one too. If
so, I'm sure the OEM oil filter can tolerate the bypass filter pressure.
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Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 7:14 PM
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Subject: Re: Filters (was oil)
Since you choose to reply on list, I will do the same.
Your findings site automotive instances and applications. I contend that
although the idea and function is similar, one can not accurately assume
that
they are identical.
One thing you did mention rather specifically was the difference between an
engine lasting 75,000 miles and 200,000 miles. If an oil filter could
achieve
that, certainly it would show up as superior in filtration testing. To
acieve
an increase of mileage percentage wise of 266.666% you are not talking about
the difference in one micron filtration. This doesnt add up.
As far as can thickness, exactly how many MOTORCYCLES have you seen split
their can? Statistically, if the weather is that freaking cold, how many
people are really riding their motorcycles? If people do not operate them in
such conditions, again, what is the significance of it?
I am not saying what you say is wrong. I am disagreeing that just because
there are certain givens in the automotive industry, that they are also a
given in the motorcycle industry. To assume that or insinuate that is not
supported by fact.
To belabor this further is pointless.
As for me, I do want a top quality oil filter for my bike. You have still
shown me nothing that would indicate the stock oil filter is not a top
quality choice.
RSRBOB
