Intro
We’ve created this motorcycle oil filter lookup guide, to help you quickly find the right oil filter for your bike.
We’ve listed the make and model of bike, its engine capacity and production years, so that you can be double-sure you’re ordering the right filter.
We’ve then listed the part number for two of the most popular aftermarket oil filter brands: K&N and HifloFiltro so you can easily order the part through your local motorcycle dealer or just follow the link to where you can buy online.
We’ve also written a few handy guides, from the different oil filter removal tools you can use, to a conversion chart that converts the model numbers of the popular brands. We’ve also got an FAQ and a guide on how to do your first motorcycle oil change.
Table of Contents
Harley Davidson Oil Filter Fitment Chart
Make | Model | Year | CC | Oil Filter | Performance |
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Harley Davidson | 74ci V-Twin | 55-56 | 1200 | HF178 | |
Harley Davidson | FL / FLH / FX 74ci | 67-74 | 1200 | HF178 | |
Harley Davidson | FLD Switchback | 12-16 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLDE Deluxe | 18 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLFB Fat Boy | 18 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLFBS Fat Boy 114 | 18 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLH | 82-84 | 1340 | HF172C | |
Harley Davidson | FLH Electra Glide | 75-80 | 1200 | HF178 | |
Harley Davidson | FLHC Classic | 82 | 1340 | HF172C | |
Harley Davidson | FLHC Heritage Classic | 18 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHCS Heritage Classic 114 | 18 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHP Road King Police | 09 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHR Road King | 96-98 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHR Road King | 99-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHR Road King (EFI) | 07-18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHRC Road King Classic (EFI) | 07-18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHRCI Road King Classic | 99-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHRI Road King (EFI) | 01-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHRS Road King Custom | 04-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHRS Road King Custom (EFI) | 07 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHRSE3 Screaming Eagle Road King (EFI) | 07 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHRSE4 Screaming Eagle Road King (EFI) | 08 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHRSE5 CVO Road King | 13 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHRSE6 CVO Road King | 14 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHRSI Road King Custom (EFI) | 04-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHRXS Road King Special | 18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHS | 87-94 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHS | 82-84 | 1340 | HF172C | |
Harley Davidson | FLHS Sport Glide | 77 | 1200 | HF178 | |
Harley Davidson | FLHT (from late 1984) | 84-89 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHT Electra Glide | 96-99 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHT Electra Glide | 00-01 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHT Electra Glide Standard | 02-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTC Classic | 84-98 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTC Electra Glide Classic | 02-13 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCI Electra Glide Classic (EFI) | 03-09 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCSE Screaming Eagle Electra Glide | 04 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCSE2 Screaming Eagle Electra Glide 2 | 05 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide (EFI) | 07-17 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTC-UI Electra Glide Ultra Classic | 99-02 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTC-UI Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) | 03-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTC-UI Ultra Classic | 80-82 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTC-UI Ultra Classic | 87-98 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCUL Ultra Classic Electra Glide Low (EFI) | 16 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCUSE2 SE Ultra Classic Electra Glide (EFI) | 07 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCUSE3 SE Ultra Classic Electra Glide (EFI) | 08 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCUSE4/5 CVO SE Ultra Classic Electra Glide (EFI) | 09-10 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCUSE6 CVO SE Ultra Classic Electra Glide (EFI) | 11 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCUSE7 CVO SE Ultra Classic Electra Glide (EFI) | 12 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCUSE8 CVO SE Ultra Classic Electra Glide (EFI) | 13-14 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic | 10-18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTI Electra Glide Standard (EFI) | 03-09 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited | 10-17 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTK Ultra Limited | 18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTK Ultra Limited Low | 18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTKL Electra Glide Ultra Limited Low | 16-17 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTKSE CVO SE Electra Glide Ultra Limited | 10-18 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHTP Electra Glide Police | 09 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHX Street Glide (EFI) | 07-18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHX/XI Street Glide (EFI) | 06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHXS Street Glide Special (EFI) | 14-18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHXSE CVO Street Glide (EFI) | 10-17 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLHXXX Street Glide Trike | 10-11 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLRT Freewheeler | 15-18 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLS Softtail Slim | 13-17 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSL Softtail Slim | 18 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSS Softtail Slim S | 17 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLST Heritage Softail | 06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic | 99 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic | 00-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic (EFI) | 07-17 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTC Softail Classic | 80-98 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTCI Heritage Softail Classic (EFI) | 01-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTF Fat Boy | 89-99 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTF Fat Boy | 00-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTF Fat Boy (EFI) | 03-17 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTFB Fat Boy Lo (EFI) | 10-16 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTFB Fat Boy Special | 12 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTFBS Fat Boy S | 17 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTFSE Screaming Eagle Fat Boy | 05 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTI Heritage Softail (EFI) | 06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTN CVO Softail Deluxe (EFI) | 14-15 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTN Softail Deluxe (EFI) | 07-17 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTN Softail Special | 96 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTN/NI Softail Deluxe (EFI) | 05-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTS Heritage Springer | 98-99 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTS Heritage Springer | 00-03 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones | 09-11 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic | 05-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic (EFI) | 07 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTSCI Softail Springer Classic (EFI) | 05-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTSE CVO Softail Convertible | 10 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTSE2 CVO Softail Convertible | 11 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible | 12 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLSTSI Heritage Springer (EFI) | 03 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLT | 80-90 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTC Tour Glide | 80-92 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTC-U | 87-94 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTC-UI Electra Glide Ultra Classic | 00 | 1340 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTR Road Glide | 98 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTR Road Glide (EFI) | 07-09 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTRI Road Glide (EFI) | 99-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTRSE3 CVO Road Glide | 09 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTRU Road Glide Ultra | 11-18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra | 11-16 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTRX Road Glide Custom | 10-18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTRXS Road Glide Special | 16-18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide Custom | 12 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FLTRXSE2 CVO Road Glide Custom | 12-14 | 1802 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FX Dyna Convertible | 96-98 | 1340 | HF173C | |
Harley Davidson | FX Super Glide | 71-79 | 1340 | HF178 | |
Harley Davidson | FXBB Street Bob | 18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXBR Breakout | 18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXBRS Breakout 114 | 18 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXCW Softail Rocker | 09 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXCWC Softail Rocker C | 09 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXCWC Softail Rocker C | 10-11 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXD Dyna Super Glide | 96-98 | 1340 | HF173C | |
Harley Davidson | FXD Dyna Super Glide | 99-05 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDB Dyna Daytona | 1340 | HF173C | ||
Harley Davidson | FXDB Street Bob (EFI) | 07-17 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDB Sturgis | 1340 | HF173C | ||
Harley Davidson | FXDBC Street Bob Ltd (EFI) | 16 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDBI Street Bob (EFI) | 06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom | 05 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom (EFI) | 07-14 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDC Dynaglide Custom | 92 | 1340 | HF173C | |
Harley Davidson | FXDCI Dyna Super Glide Custom (EFI) | 05-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDF Dyna Fat Bob | 09 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDF Dyna Fat Bob | 10-17 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDFSE Dyna Fat Bob | 09 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDFSE2 CVO Dyna Fat Bob | 10 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDI Dyna Super Glide (EFI) | 04-10 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDI35 35th Anniversary Dyna Super Glide (EFI) | 06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDL Dyna Low Rider | 93-98 | 1340 | HF173C | |
Harley Davidson | FXDL Dyna Low Rider | 99-05 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDL Dyna Low Rider (EFI) | 07-17 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDLI Dyna Low Rider (EFI) | 04-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDLS Dyna Low Rider S (EFI) | 17 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide | 93-98 | 1340 | HF173C | |
Harley Davidson | FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide | 99-05 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide (EFI) | 04-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide (EFI) | 07-17 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport | 99-05 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDXI Dyna Super Glide Sport (EFI) | 04-05 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXDXT Dyna Super Glide T-Sport | 01-03 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXE Screaming Eagle Dyna (EFI) | 07 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXE Super Glide | 75-80 | 1200 | HF178 | |
Harley Davidson | FXE Super Glide | 82-84 | 1340 | HF172C | |
Harley Davidson | FXE2 Screaming Eagle Dyna (EFI) | 08 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXEF Fat Bob | 79 | 1200 | HF178 | |
Harley Davidson | FXEF Fat Boy | 85 | 1340 | HF172C | |
Harley Davidson | FXFB Fat Bob | 18 | 1340 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXFBS Fat Bob 114 | 18 | 1340 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXLR Low Rider | 87-94 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXLR Low Rider | 18 | 1340 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXR Super Glide | 82-94 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXRC Low Rider | 87 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXRD Grand Touring | 86 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXRS Low Glide | 82-82 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXRS Low Rider | 87-94 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXRS Low Rider Convertible | 90-94 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXRT Sport Glide | 83-89 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXS Blackline | 12-13 | 1690 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXS Low Rider | 76-79 | 1200 | HF178 | |
Harley Davidson | FXSB Breakout | 13-17 | 1802 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSBSE CVO Breakout | 13-15 | 1802 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSE CVO Pro Street Breakout | 17 | 1802 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXST Softail | 84-85 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXST Softail | 87-90 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXST Softail Standard (EFI) | 00-07 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTB Night Train | 99 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTB Night Train (EFI) | 00-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTB Night Train (EFI) | 07-09 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTC Softail Custom | 87-99 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTC Softail Custom | 00 | 1340 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTC Softail Custom (EFI) | 07-10 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTD Softail Deuce | 00-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTD Softail Deuce (EFI) | 07 | 1584 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTDI Softail Deuce (EFI) | 01-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTE Screaming Eagle Softail Deuce | 03-04 | 1550 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTS Springer Softail | 87-99 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTS Springer Softail | 00-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTSB Bad Boy | 96 | 1340 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTSI Springer Softail (EFI) | 03-06 | 1450 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTSSE SE Softail Springer (EFI) | 07 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXSTSSE2/3 SE Softail Springer (EFI) | 08-09 | 1800 | HF171 | HF171RC |
Harley Davidson | FXWG Wide Glide | 82-86 | 1340 | HF172C | |
Harley Davidson | KH / XL / XLH / XLCH 883 | 54-78 | 883 | HF178 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCA V-Rod | 02-06 | 1130 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCAW V-Rod (EFI) | 07-09 | 1130 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCB V-Rod | 04-05 | 1130 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCD Night Rod | 06 | 1130 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCD Night Rod (EFI) | 07-08 | 1130 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCDX Night Rod Special (EFI) | 07-17 | 1250 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary Edition | 12 | 1250 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCF V-Rod Muscle | 09-17 | 1250 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCR Street Rod | 06 | 1130 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCR Street Rod (EFI) | 07 | 1130 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCSE Screaming Eagle V-Rod | 05 | 1130 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | VRSCX (EFI) | 07 | 1130 | HF174 | |
Harley Davidson | XG500 NAA Street | 15-17 | 500 | HF175 | |
Harley Davidson | XG750 NBB Street | 15-18 | 750 | HF175 | |
Harley Davidson | XG750 Street Rod | 18 | 750 | HF175 | |
Harley Davidson | XL1000 (from late 1984) | 84-85 | 1000 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200C Classic Sportster | 96-98 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom | 99-18 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200CX Sportster 1200 Roater | 17-18 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low (EFI) | 07-11 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster (EFI) | 08-12 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200R Sportster 1200 Roater | 04-06 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200R Sportster 1200 Roater (EFI) | 07-08 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200S Sportster 1200 Sport | 96-98 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200S Sportster 1200 Sport | 99-03 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200T Sportster 1200 SuperLow | 17-18 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200V Sportster 1200 Seventy-Two | 13-16 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200X Sportster 1200 Forty-Eight | 10-18 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL1200X Sportster 1200 Forty-Eight Special | 18 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL50 50th Anniversary Sportster (EFI) | 07 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL53C Sportster Custom 53 | 99-03 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL883 Sportster (EFI) | 07-08 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL883 Sportster R | 02-03 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL883C Sportster Custom (EFI) | 07-09 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL883L Sportster Low (EFI) | 07-17 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL883L Sportster SuperLow (EFI) | 18 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL883N Sportster Iron | 18 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL883N Sportster Iron 1200 | 18 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL883R Sportster R (EFI) | 07 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XL883R Sportster Roater (EFI) | 12 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLH1100 | 86-88 | 1100 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLH1100 (up to early 1984) | 80-84 | 1100 | HF172C | |
Harley Davidson | XLH1200 (up to early 1984) | 80-84 | 1200 | HF172C | |
Harley Davidson | XLH1200 Sportster | 99 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLH1200 Sportster | 88-95 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLH883 (up to early 1984) | 80-84 | 883 | HF172C | |
Harley Davidson | XLH883 Sportster | 86-06 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLH883 Sportster Hugger | 99-03 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLH883 Sportster R Flat Track | 00 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLH883C Sportster Custom | 03-06 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLH883L Sportster Low | 05-06 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLH883R Sportster R | 06 | 883 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLS1000 (from late 1984) | 84-85 | 1000 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLS1000 (up to early 1984) | 80-84 | 1000 | HF172C | |
Harley Davidson | XLX1000 (from late 1984) | 84-85 | 1000 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XLX1000 (up to early 1984) | 83-84 | 1000 | HF172C | |
Harley Davidson | XR1200 Sportster | 09-10 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Harley Davidson | XR1200X Sportster | 11-12 | 1200 | HF170 | HF170RC |
Oil Filter Removal Tools
There is a multitude of ways to remove your oil filter. If you have a suspicion it’s going to be tight or stuck on, then the night before, spray a penetrating spray around the seal to help it loosen. It can be frustrating if it won’t come off but be careful not to butcher it and rip the filter casing or it will become even harder to remove. A good tap around the seal with a rubber hammer can also help break the seal. Use the right tools and use your brains not brute force.
By Hand
If your filter is easy to access and you can get a good purchase on it, then you can loosen it off by hand. Obviously, if you’re draining the oil, the engine should be warm and so the filter will be hot but you can ‘crack’ it off to break the seal, then warm the engine up, drain the oil and then continue to remove the oil filter by hand.
With Rubber Gloves
As above but disposable rubber gloves or mechanic’s workshop gloves will offer you a bit more purchase and enable you to get some more torque to that filter!
Oil Filter Removal Socket
A cheap and commonly used tool. The oil filter removal socket fits to a 1/4″ ratchet drive or T-bar. It pays to ensure your filter is clean before you use this tool as a dirt y filter is hard to grip. A bit of disc-brake cleaner and a cloth should do it. If you need to get a bit more purchase you can use masking or gaffa tape around the filter or fit a couple of elastic bands.
Oil Filter Chain Tool
A chain tool is also a decent weapon in your oil filter removal arsenal. You wrap it around the filter and then twist it. As you twist, you’ll probably dent the filter but that also helps the tool grip. You can then tighten it up a link and twist again. Handy if your filter has been fitted by the Incredible Hulk at your local motorcycle dealer.
Oil Filter Removal Belt
Similar to the chain tool, the removal belt comes in a few different formats. Some have a metal belt (not as good), others have rubber or a nylon wave (the sort of thing a seatbelt is made from. You hand tighten them and twist. They’re useful to get a stuck filter off as you can use one hand on the tool and the other hand on the filter.
3-Leg Oil Filter Socket
Similar to the conventional socket, the three-legged socket bites into the oil filter and can be used across a range of different sizes. So a handy tool to have if you own multiple bikes.
Stab it with a Screwdriver
Stab a big screwdriver through your oil filter and twist it. I’m not a big fan of this method as A) it’s messy and B) if you get it wrong, you end up tearing half of the filter off and then it’s a total pain in the wotsits to remove the remnants as none of the other tools will work. To reduce the chances of this happening, get the screwdriver in one side and out of the other.
Make Your Own
If you don’t have an oil filter removal tool, you can make your own. They say a picture paints a thousand words which must mean this Youtube video paints 10,000. It’s fairly self-explanatory. I’ve not done it myself but it definitely looks like a good ‘get you out of a hole’ solution.
Don’t forget the crush washer!
A crush washer is used to seal the sump plug and to prevent engine oil leaking out. It is made from a soft alloy (usually copper) and will ‘crush’ when you tighten it up, creating a better seal than the sump plug will on its own.
They cost pennies so it doesn’t make sense to try and reuse your old one or not use one at all.
However, even if you do buy a new one, it’s easy to forget to use it. When I remove the sump plug, I throw the old crush washer away immediately, fit the new crush washer and then use some making tape to hold it in place. The tape also slows me down when I come to refit the sump plug and makes me double-check everything.
You can buy a box of crush washers here or from this link.
OEM Vs Aftermarket oil filters
You might be wondering whether you should use a factory oil filter or an aftermarket one.
These days, most manufacturers source their oil filters from the same companies that produce the aftermarket ones.
In some cases, the manufacturer might specify slightly different materials (perhaps a thicker casing) but if you buy a filter from a reputable brand (like K&N, HifloFiltro, Bosch, FRAM, Purolator) you’ll be in safe hands.
Cheap oil filters tend to skimp on areas that are hard to spot but can make a difference. They can have a thinner casing, which can rip when you go to remove it and the sealing washer can be of poor quality, causing the filter to leak. Quality aftermarket oil filters are absolutely fine but penny-pinching on a cheap oil filter is asking for trouble.
Your First Motorcycle Oil Change
If you’ve not changed your motorcycle’s oil before, it can be daunting. However, with the right tools and a good idea of what you’re doing, anyone can change their motorcycle’s oil. It will save you money and you’ll know it’s been done properly.
Need some pointers? We’ve put together this motorcycle oil change guide to run you through the process.
Oil Filter Conversion Chart
If you’re choosing an aftermarket oil filter, two of the most popular brands are K&N and HifloFiltro. The table below shows you the direct model number conversions, which, on the face of it, are fairly logical. Click the link and you’ll be taken to an online retailer where you can order your filter.
Motorcycle Oil Filter FAQ
Should you change the oil filter every time?
Yes. A fresh filter will filter out any particles, whereas an old filter won't be as efficient. If a filter blocks up, it could cause engine wear but most motorcycles have a bypass valve to prevent catastrophic failure due to oil starvation. An oil filter is a few quid, it's a false economy to reuse an old one.
Can you use the same oil filter twice?
You can but it's not worth it. Not only will the old filter not function as well as a new one but it might not fit back on as well either, potentially coming loose and causing you all sorts of problems.
How tight should the oil filter be?
I work to hand tight plus 180-degrees but consult your owner's manual if you're unsure.
Does an oil filter have a reverse thread?
Nope. They're conventional. When they are stuck on, you can doubt yourself but it's lefty-loosey, righty-tighty.
What happens if you overtighten the oil filter?
There's no need to overtighten it. You can crush the body of the filter or cause a leak if you overtighten it. If it goes on tight, you can be sure it'll be harder to get off!
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