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====== REF: Oiling & Lubrication ======

====== Oil Filter Comparison for Sportsters ======
====== 57-79 Sportsters ======
Oil filter is placed on the return line. \\
57-78 XL/XLH Sportsters used drop in filters (with 'horse hair' filter media) in the oil tank. \\
XLCH models were not factory equipped with an oil filter. \\
Modern drop in filter media replacements will require you to shorten the dipstick unless you find a "horse hair" type. ((Popgadget of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195757-in-tank-oil-filter?t=2072162)) \\

79 models had a new oil tank with no filter. \\
An optional external oil filter kit (63801-79) ((1981 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 89)) with a chrome filter could be purchased from the MoCo. \\

====== 80-E84 Sportsters ======
Oil filter is placed on the return line. \\
|OEM Spin-On Oil Filters||||
|80-E84|63782-80 ((79-85 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-85 pg 109))|chrome|short|
|:::|63782-80T ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/134584-oil-filter-thread-diameter-and-filter-size/page4?t=1450626&page=4))|  |short|
|:::|63810-80 ((79-85 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-85 pg 109))|black|short|
|:::|63810-80A ((79-85 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-85A pg 109))|black|short|
|Aftermarket Spin-On Oil Filters||||
|K&N|KN-171|black||
|K&N|KN-172C|chrome||
|Fram|PH6019|Chrome|Short, 2.480"|
|Napa|NGF7013|Chrome|Short, 2-1/2"|20 micron|
|WIX|57013|Chrome|Short, 2-1/2"|20 micron|

|  1980-E1984 Chrome Oil Filter 63782-80 ((left photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cyclewarehouse. [[https://www.ebay.com/sch/cyclewarehouse/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=|Link to Items for Sale]] )) ((right photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010, [[https://www.ebay.com/str/animalhouse2010?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] ))  ||
|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:1980-e1984_chrome_oil_filter_63782-80_by_cyclewarehouse.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cyclewarehouse. [[https://www.ebay.com/sch/cyclewarehouse/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=|Link to Items for Sale]] )) |{{:techtalk:ref:oil:1980-e1984_chrome_oil_filter_63782-80_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?direct&300|}}|

====== L84 and Up Sportsters ======
**L84-85**: Oil filter is placed on the return line. \\
**86-90**: Oil filter is placed on the feed line. \\

|OEM Spin-On Oil Filters|||||
|L84 and Up|63805-80 ((79-85 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-85 pg 109))|  |long|3/4"x16|
|:::|63805-80A ((86-89 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-89 pg 81))|black|long|3/4"x16|
|:::|63796-77A ((95 HD Sportster Parts Catalog 99451-95 pg 75))|black|long|3/4"x16|


  * Notes:
    * Champion Labs are reportedly the supplier of OEM HD filters. Champion and FRAM merged together in 2013. ((Motorking  from bobistheoilguy.com https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3385724/Fram_PH6065B_Filter_Question))
    * FRAM Group (including FRAM® oil, air, transmission and fuel filters) has combined its filtration business with the Champion Laboratories (of UCI International). ((Fram PDF "FRAM Group and UCI Combine Filtration Businesses to Form FRAM Filtration" https://www.fram.com/support/tech-documents/commercial-documents/))
      * Champion Labs manufacturers and distributes a broad range of filtration products branded under the LUBER-FINER® and CHAMP® brands.
      * These businesses will now go to market as a single entity – FRAM Filtration.
    * On filters with removal nuts, some have a crossed-drilled hole so racers can safety wire the filter to their bike. ((https://www.knfilters.com/oil-filters/powersports/kn-170c-oil-filter))
    * K&N Oil Filters for Harley-Davidson® Motorcycles: ((https://www.knfilters.com/kn/harleyoilfilters.htm))
      * Premium OEM replacement oil filters
      * 17 mm nut for easy oil filter removal
      * Heavy duty construction for extreme conditions
      * Allows for high oil flow rates
      * Anti-drainback valve (where applicable)
      * The SS171 model is reusable but pricey @ $219.95. The filter housing, bypass valve and call plate are CNC machined from Billet 6061 T6 Aluminum. ((https://www.knfilters.com/oil-filters/powersports/ss-171-oil-filter-billet)) \\ The filter element doesn't twist-lock into place on the adapter ring. ((Product Reviews https://www.knfilters.com/oil-filters/powersports/ss-171-oil-filter-billet)) \\ Also has embedded neodymium magnets to catch metal particles. ((https://www.knfilters.com/oil-filters/powersports/ss-171-oil-filter-billet))

|Alternative \\ Filter|Model|Media / Advertised \\ Filtration Efficiency|Height|O.D.|Anti \\ Drainback \\ Valve|Bypass \\ Setting|Thread \\ I.D.|Removal \\ Nut|
|AMSOIL|EaOM134 \\ black|Synthetic \\ 98.7% @ 20 microns|3.4"|2.97"|Yes|?|3/4"x16|
|AMSOIL|EaOM134C \\ chrome|Synthetic \\ 98.7% @ 20 microns|3.4"|2.97"|Yes|?|3/4"x16|
|AMSOIL|EaOM135 \\ black|Synthetic \\ 98.7% @ 20 microns|3.4"|2.97"|No|?|3/4"x16|
|AMSOIL|EaOM135C  \\ chrome|Synthetic \\ 98.7% @ 20 microns|3.4"|2.97"|No|?|3/4"x16|
|Bosch \\ DistancePlus|D330 ((https://www.boschautoparts.com/en/auto/filters/distanceplus-oil-filters?partID=D3330)) \\ blue|Cellulose Paper \\ 99% @ 40 microns|3.36"|?|Yes|12-15 psi|3/4"x16|
|Champ-Lab|PH2835 \\ white|?|?|?|No|?|3/4"x16|
|Champ-Lab|PH2835XL \\ silver|Synthetic|?|?|Yes|?|3/4"x16|
|Champ-Lab|PH7022 \\ chrome|?|3.41"|2.98"|Yes|?|3/4"x16|
|Cummins|LF335 ((https://catalog.cumminsfiltration.com/catalog/partsearch.do?&reqCmd=PartInformation&partNumber=LF3335&PartType=Lube,%20Full-Flow%20Spin-On&Part=PH6022&criteria=part&_locale=en))| \\ 95% @ 30 microns|3.49"|2.99"|No|?|3/4"x16|
|Fram|PH6022 ((http://www.fram.com/parts-search/PH6022/)) \\ (black)|?|3.359"|3.00"|Yes|12 psi|3/4"x16|
|Fram|PH6065B ((http://www.fram.com/parts-search/PH6065B/)) \\ (chrome)|?|3.625"|2.994"|Yes|7-9 psi|3/4"x16|
|Fram|XG3614 ((http://www.fram.com/parts-search/XG3614/))|2-Ply Synthetic \\ 99%> @ 20 microns|3.343"|2.984"|Yes|12 psi|3/4"x16|
|Hastings|LF576 ((http://catalog.hastingsfilter.com/PartSpecification.asp?URL=PartEntry.asp&partnumber=LF576))|?|3-1/2"|3"|?|8 psi|3/4"x16|
|Hastings|LF600 ((http://catalog.hastingsfilter.com/PartSpecification.asp?URL=PartEntry.asp&partnumber=LF600)) \\ chrome|?|3-21/32"|3 1/8"|?|17 psi|3/4"x16|
|HIFLO|HF170B ((http://www.hiflofiltro.com/catalogue/filter/HF170)) \\ black|?|3.62"|2.99"|?|?|3/4"x16|No|
|HIFLO|HF170C ((http://www.hiflofiltro.com/catalogue/filter/HF170)) \\ chrome|?|3.62"|2.99"|?|?|3/4"x16|No|
|HIFLO|HF170BRC ((http://www.hiflofiltro.com/catalogue/filter/HF170RC)) \\ black|?|3.62" \\ + nut|2.99"|?|?|3/4"x16|Hex|
|HIFLO|HF170CRC ((http://www.hiflofiltro.com/catalogue/filter/HF170RC)) \\ chrome|?|3.62" \\ + nut|2.99"|?|?|3/4"x16|Hex|
|K&N|KN-170 ((https://www.knfilters.com/oil-filters/powersports/kn-170-oil-filter)) \\ black|High flow premium|3.938"|2.938"|No|?|3/4"x16|17mm \\ Hex|
|K&N|K-170C ((https://www.knfilters.com/oil-filters/powersports/kn-170c-oil-filter)) \\ chrome|High flow premium|3.938"|2.938"|No|?|3/4"x16|17mm \\ Hex|
|K&N|SS171 ((https://www.knfilters.com/oil-filters/powersports/ss-171-oil-filter-billet)) \\ reusable \\ billet alum|Dual woven \\ 304 stainless mesh|3.625"|3"|No|16  psi|3/4"x16|Hex \\ nut|
|LUBER-FINER|PH2835 ((http://productguide.luber-finer.com/Home/PartDetail?partNo=PH2835)) \\ white|?|3.11"|2.98"|Yes|?|3/4"x16|No|
|LUBER-FINER|PH7022 ((http://productguide.luber-finer.com/Home/PartDetail?partNo=PH7022)) \\ chrome|?|3.41"|3.13"|Yes|?|3/4"x16|No|
|MAHLE|OC21 ((https://catalog.mahle-aftermarket.com/na/product.xhtml?eid=1537#divider)) \\ black|?|3.15"|3.09"|Yes|?|3/4"x16|No|
|Micro Green|MG201-1 ((http://www.wsppn.org/pdf/fleets/SOMS_Clean_Technology_2009_Abstract_Submission.pdf))  \\ green \\ pics((https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4221354/microgreen-mg201-1))|Dual conventional & \\ microfilter (2 microns)|3.4" ((https://www.amazon.com/microGreen-MG-101-1-MG101-1-Filter/dp/B007USGKBI))|2.6" ((https://www.amazon.com/microGreen-MG-101-1-MG101-1-Filter/dp/B007USGKBI))|Yes|?|3/4"x16((https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4221354/microgreen-mg201-1))|No|
|Mobil 1|M1MC-131 ((https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-M1MC-131-Motorcycle-Oil-Filter/dp/B00B2PYUXU)) \\ black|99.9% @ 10 microns ((per Mobil 1 hotline 1-800-882-0890))|3.8"|3.2"|Yes|?|3/4"x16|No|
|Mobil 1|M1MC-132 ((https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-M1MC-132-Chrome-Motorcycle-Filter/dp/B00B2PYXSC)) \\ chrome|99.9% @ 10 microns ((per Mobil 1 hotline 1-800-882-0890))|3.7"|3.2"|Yes|?|3/4"x16|No|
|Motorcraft|FL910S ((https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/oil-filters/kit-element-gasket-oil-filter-7841001-1)) \\ white|Dual \\ Cellulose \\ and Polyester \\ 80% @ 20 microns|?|?|Yes|?|3/4"x16|No|
|NAPA Gold|FIL7148 ((https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/FIL7148)) \\ black|Synthetic \\ 99% @ 23 microns|3.404"|2.921"|Yes|?|3/4"x16|No|
|NAPA Gold|FIL7348 ((https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/FIL7348)) \\ chrome|Synthetic \\ 99% @ 23 microns|3.404"|2.921"|Yes|?|3/4"x16|No|
|Pennzoil  \\ Platinum HE|HPZ-21 ((https://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/products/automotive-filters/platinum-he-oil-filters.html#iframe=L3NvcHVzL3Blbm56b2lsLzIwMTZuZXdzbGV0dGVyLz9sb2NhbGU9ZW5fdXM=)) \\ white|2-Ply Synthetic \\ blend \\ 99% @ 30 microns|?|?|Yes|?|3/4"x16|No|
|Premium Guard|PG63798 ((https://www.amazon.com/Synthetic-99-Newer-Davidson-Evolution-08-later/dp/B07DN1DY9Z))|Dual \\ Synthetic \\ 99% @ 5 microns|?|?|Yes|?|3/4"x16|No|
|Purolator ((2017 Catalog https://cld.bz/8HLHvhe/30))|ML16831 \\ black|  |3.11"|3.45"|?|10-14 psi|3/4"x16|?|
|Purolator ((2017 Catalog https://cld.bz/8HLHvhe/30))|ML16831C \\ chrome|  |3.11"|3.45"|?|10-14 psi|3/4"x16|?|
|Purolator ((2017 Catalog https://cld.bz/8HLHvhe/30)) \\ Boss|PBL10241|  |3.36"|2.98"|Yes|12-15 psi|3/4"x16|?|
|Purolator ((2017 Catalog https://cld.bz/8HLHvhe/30))|PL10241|  |3.36"|2.98"|Yes|12-15 psi|3/4"x16|?|
|Wix|51225 ((http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=6925)) \\ chrome|Cellulose \\ Nominal \\ 21 microns|3.41"|2.921"|Yes|8-11 psi|3/4"x16|No|
|Wix|51348XP ((http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=1863364)) \\ black|Synthetic|3.404"|2.921"|Yes|8-11 psi|3/4"x16|No|
|Wix|52215 ((http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=4653)) \\ black|Cellulose \\ Nominal 21 microns|3.404"|2.921"|No|8-11 psi|3/4"x16|No|
|Wix|57148 ((http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=1721791)) \\ black|Synthetic \\ Nominal 5 microns|3.404"|2.921"|Yes|8 psi|3/4"x16|No|
|Wix|57348 ((http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=632008)) \\ chrome|Synthetic \\ Nominal 5 micron|3.404"|2.921"|Yes|8 psi|3/4"-16|No|


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