Re: [ST] the oil debate put to rest/oil filter cross reference

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Rupert here is a link with many cross referenced auto and motorcycle 
filters.  Look at the bottom under #5.  I have an RS and assume it would 
be the same for an ST.  I used a fram 7317 this time and will try 
something different next time.

Tim Elliott


http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/FilterXRef.html

Rupert Galea wrote:
>>Ok, I had 5 replies to my request to just let me know what oil has
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> been
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>>used without bike self destruction.  2 were for amsoil, 3 for red cap
>>mobil.  So off to the auto parts store for red cap and an auto oil
>>filter with the same thread pattern.  Total cost for oil change was
>>right at 30.00  I change the oil and filter and them proceeded to ride
>>the RS for about 400 miles of relentless hard riding. Up and down the
>>rev range and 0-140mph for long durations.  Result......no difference
>>than any other day.  No clutch problem, no engine melt down and no
>>lightning strikes from the Triumph oil god.  An engine is an engine,
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> use
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>>what you want within reason and enjoy the bike until it breaks.
>>
>>Tim Elliott
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> Tim what oil filter did you use?
> Rupert
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