oil filters

redud · 06-24-2011, 07:26 AM

I recently purchased my first Vulcan Nomad an am learning about it, a 2008 1600, what kind of oil filters ,oem or after market.

jims · 06-24-2011, 07:48 AM

Hello and welcome 'redud', I purchased my Nomad last year and have done two oil and filter changes. First with a Kaw filter at around $12. I went to PepBoys near me that now carrys motorcycle oil and saw that they carry filters for bikes and I purchased one for around $7. I removed the K filter and they were all but identical except for the printing on the filter and the PB filter had a perforated metal band in addition to the fluted paper that you can see when looking down in the mounting hole. Since I change frequently I am going with the PB filter as I am not trying to stretch out the changes.

**ringadingh** · 06-24-2011, 07:50 AM

Take a look in our Tech section it should answer a lot of questions for you. Heres a start on some oil filters. I always liked the Wal Mart filter best.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=15901

kenb · 06-24-2011, 07:53 AM

These are the 3 widely used A/M filters PUROLATOR PL14612, BOSCH 3300, ST7317 - wal-mart. The ST7317 has excellent reviews.

classic1 · 06-24-2011, 08:00 AM

I use the Purolator "motorcycle" filter. I get them thru Amazon.com. I think they sell for $6-$7 each. They used to come in two packs but now they come in single packs. I think you get free shipping with a $25 dollar order. I don't have access to the part # right now but they are the same ones used on the 1500 Goldwing. My dad and I usually split the order.

cactusjack · 06-24-2011, 08:40 AM

Welcome from the Grand Canyon State and congratulations on your purchase. That's a fine looking Nomad and it being black, is the fastest color! I used the Bosch 3300 filter (about $6 at Autozone) in my 2007.

usranger74 · 06-24-2011, 11:42 AM

I see that other members have offered advise on oil filters. So, let me welcome you from Nebraska.

VulcanE · 06-24-2011, 11:58 AM

Welcome from NW Georgia, here is a list of some of the filters that work. When you see the short or long, that refers to weather or not you have the "goat bladder" (cad. converter). If you still have the factory exhaust, it has the "goat bladder", and you will have to use the short filter.

Oil Filter
Purolator Pure One (short) PL-14612
Purolator Pure One (long) PL-14610
Wix (short) 51358
Wix (Long) 51356
NAPA Gold (short) 1358
NAPA Gold (Long) 1356
Bosch (Short) 3320
Bosch (Long) 3323
Mobil 1 (long) M1-110
SuperTech (Long) ST7317

nomadrider · 06-24-2011, 01:02 PM

I use the super tech filter on mine .It still has the stock exhaust and the goat bladder and fits ok.Not to long.Welcome from Texas

Yellow Jacket · 06-24-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nomadrider

I use the super tech filter on mine .It still has the stock exhaust and the goat belly.

I use the ST7317 and have stock exhaust with the goat belly also. It fits fine.

garyo4 · 06-24-2011, 03:42 PM

Welcome to the best site, and the best bunch of people going.

Along with a filter one of the many tricks, tips, whatever, is to add a small rare earth magnet to the outside of the filter once you've installed it. Supposedly this will collect any microscopic ferrous metal in your oil against the inside of the filter, which will be discarded next time you replace the filter. I have lots of these magnets so if you want a couple, pm me your mailing address and I'll mail them to you (as soon as our postal strike is over).

Offer stands for anyone else too :-)

Regards,
Gary

ponch · 06-24-2011, 04:16 PM

I used the Bosch 3300. Auto Zone carries them.

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-24-2011, 07:43 PM

Welcome from Alabama.

I use the Bosch 3300. Great filter and no problems.

**ringadingh** · 06-24-2011, 08:21 PM

And also, Welcome from Ontario!

06-24-2011, 07:26 AM	#1
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06-24-2011, 07:48 AM	#2
jims Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 261	oil filters Hello and welcome 'redud', I purchased my Nomad last year and have done two oil and filter changes. First with a Kaw filter at around $12. I went to PepBoys near me that now carrys motorcycle oil and saw that they carry filters for bikes and I purchased one for around $7. I removed the K filter and they were all but identical except for the printing on the filter and the PB filter had a perforated metal band in addition to the fluted paper that you can see when looking down in the mounting hole. Since I change frequently I am going with the PB filter as I am not trying to stretch out the changes. __________________ 2007 Nomad - Black/Titanium
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06-24-2011, 07:50 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	oil filters Take a look in our Tech section it should answer a lot of questions for you. Heres a start on some oil filters. I always liked the Wal Mart filter best. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=15901 __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-24-2011, 07:53 AM	#4
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	oil filters These are the 3 widely used A/M filters PUROLATOR PL14612, BOSCH 3300, ST7317 - wal-mart. The ST7317 has excellent reviews. __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL!
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06-24-2011, 08:00 AM	#5
classic1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: waynesboro, va Posts: 408	oil filters I use the Purolator "motorcycle" filter. I get them thru Amazon.com. I think they sell for $6-$7 each. They used to come in two packs but now they come in single packs. I think you get free shipping with a $25 dollar order. I don't have access to the part # right now but they are the same ones used on the 1500 Goldwing. My dad and I usually split the order. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-24-2011, 08:40 AM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	oil filters Welcome from the Grand Canyon State and congratulations on your purchase. That's a fine looking Nomad and it being black, is the fastest color! I used the Bosch 3300 filter (about $6 at Autozone) in my 2007. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-24-2011, 11:42 AM	#7
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	oil filters I see that other members have offered advise on oil filters. So, let me welcome you from Nebraska. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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06-24-2011, 11:58 AM	#8
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	oil filters Welcome from NW Georgia, here is a list of some of the filters that work. When you see the short or long, that refers to weather or not you have the "goat bladder" (cad. converter). If you still have the factory exhaust, it has the "goat bladder", and you will have to use the short filter. Oil Filter Purolator Pure One (short) PL-14612 Purolator Pure One (long) PL-14610 Wix (short) 51358 Wix (Long) 51356 NAPA Gold (short) 1358 NAPA Gold (Long) 1356 Bosch (Short) 3320 Bosch (Long) 3323 Mobil 1 (long) M1-110 SuperTech (Long) ST7317 __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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06-24-2011, 01:02 PM	#9
nomadrider Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Porte Texas Posts: 304	oil filters I use the super tech filter on mine .It still has the stock exhaust and the goat bladder and fits ok.Not to long.Welcome from Texas __________________ Mike"nomadrider"Sitzman La Porte ,Texas VBA #0098 VROC #21609 2006 Green/Silver Nomad
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06-24-2011, 03:42 PM	#11
garyo4 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 275	oil filters Welcome to the best site, and the best bunch of people going. Along with a filter one of the many tricks, tips, whatever, is to add a small rare earth magnet to the outside of the filter once you've installed it. Supposedly this will collect any microscopic ferrous metal in your oil against the inside of the filter, which will be discarded next time you replace the filter. I have lots of these magnets so if you want a couple, pm me your mailing address and I'll mail them to you (as soon as our postal strike is over). Offer stands for anyone else too :-) Regards, Gary
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06-24-2011, 04:16 PM	#12
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	oil filters I used the Bosch 3300. Auto Zone carries them. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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06-24-2011, 07:43 PM	#13
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	oil filters Welcome from Alabama. I use the Bosch 3300. Great filter and no problems. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-24-2011, 08:21 PM	#14
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	oil filters And also, Welcome from Ontario! __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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