Oil filter

raven46 · Oct 4, 2008

Hi

I bought this oil filter http://cgi.ebay.ie/K-N-OIL-FILTER-M...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14
went to fit it today only to find that the bike has a longer filter installed by the previous owner. Its the same diameter but about an inch longer the make is a Rotax 152

The filter I bought fits but the cap is too big

Why would he use the longer filter instead of the standard filter? Anyone use these longer filters?

Where can I get a longer filter or mabey a standard cap?

TIA

caterpillar · Oct 4, 2008

The longer filters to my knowledge was an upgrade recommended by Aprilia. I got my cap and filter as a set from my local Aprilia dealer, although i'm not sure whether they will stock standard size caps.

Go for the longer filter :thumbup

BB1000 · Oct 4, 2008

caterpillar said:
The longer filters to my knowledge was an upgrade recommended by Aprilia. I got my cap and filter as a set from my local Aprilia dealer, although i'm not sure whether they will stock standard size caps.

Go for the longer filter :thumbup

The Longer filter was introoduced because of a few engine probs on the race track.....normal filter and cap are fine for road use

I got the longer filter but it was harder to find from bike shops so went back to the normal short filter that Aprilia still stock never had any probs... :thumbup

caterpillar · Oct 4, 2008

BB1000 said:
I got the longer filter but it was harder to find from bike shops so went back to the normal short filter that Aprilia still stock never had any probs... :thumbup

If you don't have the short style cap though, do Aprilia still stock the short cap? :dunno I know they still stock the short filters as you say BB for sure, but our man raven here has the cap suited for the longer filter.

raven46 · Oct 4, 2008

Yea I've only got the long cap. When I bought the bike the previous owner said he only ever did a few track days a year with the Mille, he had another bike for everyday use

I'll give Aprilia in Dublin a ring on Monday, see if they can sort me out

Thanks for the info guys:thumbup

On a side note... I'm ordering a set of Michelin pilot road 2's on Monday, thought I'd ask while I'm logged on.

Anyone have any bad experiences with them?

BB1000 · Oct 4, 2008

Michelin pilot road 2's

SUPERB.....on my second set.... 100% recomended mate :thumbup

raven46 · Oct 7, 2008

I rang Aprilia Dublin yesterday and they have the long filter in stock, so I've ordered two

I also ordered the set of Michelin PR 2's yesterday, they came today and look like a really good tyre. I'm sure they wont be as sticky as the M1's but at this time of year I reckon its a good choice. I can't wait to fit them the M1's have been shagged for about 2 weeks now

Thanks for the help guys, can always count on this forum :thumbup

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