Oil Filter

[schroon]

What oil filter and part number does everybody like for the 06 Apex ER?

 

[Shivesy]

I use the OEM Yamaha filter, part# 5GH-13440-20-00 $11.93 @ Port Yamaha

http://www.portyamaha.com/fiche_select. ... 3440-20-00

 

[schroon]

Is there a thread that shows what to do? I heard this sled is harder to do than the Vector? Also are the K&N filters any good?

 

[Swiss Sledder]

Is there a thread that shows what to do? I heard this sled is harder to do than the Vector?

Yes, there is a thread on oil changes. Click here for link to FAQ and look under the Fluids heading for a thread on oil changes.

 

[Yamaholic22]

I use the K&N part number KN303 usually, but will probably switch to the purolator model now, although i dont remember the model number off hand. Purolator's are great filters, and MUCH cheaper.

 

[schroon]

I thought the K&N filter number was KN 204 for the Apex, according to their site.

 

[The Snow D.O.]

Schroon-

You had asked about filters and I ran across this site and I think you might find it interesting. Let me know what you think.

http://www.tobycreek.org/oil_filters/index.shtml


Todd

 

[yamaouch08]

I thought the K&N filter number was KN 204 for the Apex, according to their site.

You are right, it is KN204 those are what I use. The KN303 is for the RX1.

 

[1CrazySledder]

I run the Amsoil filter and oil. I can't remember the part number right now tho. I've used Amsoil stuff for quite awhile now, I love their stuff.

-1CS

 

[Yamaholic22]

I thought the K&N filter number was KN 204 for the Apex, according to their site.

Yup you're right, my bad. Was thinking of the R6 and the old RX1

 

[Yamaholic22]

Also the KN204 and KN303 are the same threads and everything, same diameter. The 204 is just 5mm shorter than the KN303. If the KN303 will fit, run that.

 

[shawnmcgr]

The Snow D.O. - thanks for posting that web page which reviewed oil filters. I was surprised to see it slaming Yamaha filters. I'm about to change mine and just assumed a Yamaha filter would be a decent filter. I think I use Fram on my truck to....gotta find some new brands!