This is my first bike. A 2011 CBR250R with 9000 miles on it now. While it is nice that changing the oil requires no jacks and crawling around underneath an undercarriage, swapping the filter requires quite a bit more bolts to get to it. I guess I still prefer the motorcycle oil and filter change though - much easier on the back.
When I opened the filter housing up, I found a FRAM filter media on the inside. I was so surprised. The guy I bought the MC seemed so meticulous about maintenance. He kept all parts in plastic bags, put on high quality crash bars and rear stand knobs. He even included a Honda filter when I purchased it. I know nothing of MC oil filters. Are FRAM media-only filters as bad as car filters? This filter didn't look so good. The rubber o-ring that mates with the inlet side of the housing had peeled off partially. I have replaced it with a Honda filter. I suppose it doesn't matter so much in the long run, but want to know your opinions. Thanks.
When I opened the filter housing up, I found a FRAM filter media on the inside. I was so surprised. The guy I bought the MC seemed so meticulous about maintenance. He kept all parts in plastic bags, put on high quality crash bars and rear stand knobs. He even included a Honda filter when I purchased it. I know nothing of MC oil filters. Are FRAM media-only filters as bad as car filters? This filter didn't look so good. The rubber o-ring that mates with the inlet side of the housing had peeled off partially. I have replaced it with a Honda filter. I suppose it doesn't matter so much in the long run, but want to know your opinions. Thanks.