Speaking of which. Has anyone any experience of the magnetic filters/traps
currently being sold here in the UK (and probably elsewhere).
They fit where the filter now does and the filter then screws to this. The
claim is this will filter out iron/steel particles smaller than paper
filters and thereby extend engine life. Well that's the claim !
Sorry can't remember the name at the moment.
Barry Edwards
GTS1000 '95
FJ1200 '90
YZF1000R '98
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Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 12:13 AM
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
