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Superfly · 02-11-2010, 09:46 PM

ummm i just looked at that filter compatibility list and I couldnt really find the FZ6R on it but I see that somewhere it seemed to say that [5] would work so looking at that I got a Fram 7317??? I thought I remembered seeing that number somewhere so I went to my garage and low and behold thats the filter I use for my 03 honda civic. Am I to believe I can use the same filter??? I have the cap-style wrench for it already...guess thats going to fit the stock bike one as well???...

KADO · 02-11-2010, 11:15 PM

I would not suggest using a Fram filter at all. I would either go with the Yamaha version, K&N or something along those lines.

**99vengeur** · 02-12-2010, 05:14 PM

I highly recommend the Purolator filter, as would others here. It has great performance and is uber cheap. What more could you ask for?

bmw4422 · 02-20-2010, 08:59 AM

one more step... but important for other maintenance as well...
if you lift it up from the rear with a stand, when you let it down, make sure your kickstand is down. i raised it to try and get to the oil filter for the first change (pita btw but this write up helped) and i forgot about the kickstand. atleast my shop has a carpet floor, the traction helped me save it.

Newmason · 03-13-2010, 06:05 PM

What weight oil would you all recommend for the 1st oil change. I am going to change mine earlier (415) miles rather than wait the 600. What weight yamaha lube is everyone using?

arkkornkid · 04-08-2010, 02:38 PM

I just did my 600 mile oil change yesterday, and I don't think it could have been simpler. As stated you don't need to remove the side fairing, just remove the closest bolts and loosen the top 3 so you can pull it out of your way.

It just so happened that thanks to my "never throw a tool away" mentality, I had a socket-type cap wrench to fit the filter, which I highly recommend if you don't have one already.

I used the longer Purolator filter, PL14610. I put 2 flat washers between the fairing and the mounting bracket and that's all that was needed to keep the fairing and filter from rubbing.

No one should feel intimidated by this. I could see it on other bikes, but really this was a piece of cake.

Superfly · 04-08-2010, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkkornkid

I used the longer Purolator filter, L14610. I put 2 flat washers between the fairing and the mounting bracket and that's all that was needed to keep the fairing and filter from rubbing.

I just looked up this filter from the fram cross ref and came up with the same filter that my honda civic use to take.

FRAM - Competitor Cross Reference

PH7317

Part Details

I thought that the yamaha 5GH-13440-20 looked similar and with the 13psi relief valve I guess that means that the civic filters will work. I have 2 honda OEMs that I bought and didnt use so I suppose I could use them up (I crashed that civic last year). I'm paying 14 bucks plus tax for the yamaha filters...I'll have to see if the Frams are cheaper...I'm not able to buy anything besides Fram...thats all the stores around here will stock.

**dart1963** · 04-09-2010, 05:04 AM

Superfly, I don't think it's been said enough, do not buy FRAM (or if you do , just throw it in the garbage

).

Check

Amazon.com: Purolator L14612 Classic Oil Filter (Pack of 2): Automotive

for a great, not too expensive filter.

CGENGO · 04-09-2010, 09:05 PM

I followed the directions herein, replaced the filter with one that was slightly longer (as suggested elsewhere in this forum) and added the right oil. No leaks, no drips, smoother shifting. Now I get the oil light every once in a while....when the bike is cold...for about 3 minutes...then it is gone!!! What the @$%@#$ is this?

**dart1963** · 04-09-2010, 11:06 PM

make sure, absolutely positive, when you are checking the oil level after a fill, that you sit on the bike and level it... checking it while it's leaned on the stand isn't a good indication of oil level.

Sounds like what happened... but let us know.

02-11-2010, 11:15 PM	#42 (permalink)
KADO Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Black Raven Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 61 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I would not suggest using a Fram filter at all. I would either go with the Yamaha version, K&N or something along those lines. __________________ Intuitive No Cut Frame Sliders, Competition Werkes Fender Eliminator, Flushmount Front Turn Signals *Coming Soon- Two Brothers Full Exhaust, Painted Windscreen, Rim Accents*

02-12-2010, 05:14 PM	#43 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	I highly recommend the Purolator filter, as would others here. It has great performance and is uber cheap. What more could you ask for? __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

03-13-2010, 06:05 PM	#45 (permalink)
Newmason Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 209 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	What weight oil would you all recommend for the 1st oil change. I am going to change mine earlier (415) miles rather than wait the 600. What weight yamaha lube is everyone using? __________________ 2009 Yamaha Blue FZ6R, Shogun No-Cut Frame Sliders, GYTR Clear Double Bubble Windscreen, R6s Mirrors, Pro-Grip Gel Grips, White Wheel Tape, R6 Flushmounts

04-08-2010, 02:38 PM	#46 (permalink)
arkkornkid Senior Member Bike: 2009 TYB FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TNARMS Posts: 349 Thanks: 33 Thanked 71 Times in 55 Posts	I just did my 600 mile oil change yesterday, and I don't think it could have been simpler. As stated you don't need to remove the side fairing, just remove the closest bolts and loosen the top 3 so you can pull it out of your way. It just so happened that thanks to my "never throw a tool away" mentality, I had a socket-type cap wrench to fit the filter, which I highly recommend if you don't have one already. I used the longer Purolator filter, PL14610. I put 2 flat washers between the fairing and the mounting bracket and that's all that was needed to keep the fairing and filter from rubbing. No one should feel intimidated by this. I could see it on other bikes, but really this was a piece of cake. __________________ TYB 2009 Yamaha FZ6R / Silver 2004 Saturn Vue 3.5 V6 / Red 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250

04-09-2010, 05:04 AM	#48 (permalink)
dart1963 Super Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R Raven Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 3,284 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 1,116 Times in 724 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Superfly, I don't think it's been said enough, do not buy FRAM (or if you do , just throw it in the garbage). Check Amazon.com: Purolator L14612 Classic Oil Filter (Pack of 2): Automotive Amazon.com: Purolator L14612 Classic Oil Filter (Pack of 2): Automotive for a great, not too expensive filter.

02-11-2010, 09:46 PM	#41 (permalink)
Superfly Senior Member Bike: Yellow 2009 FZ6R, 2006 Ducati 999 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 257 Thanks: 36 Thanked 46 Times in 35 Posts	ummm i just looked at that filter compatibility list and I couldnt really find the FZ6R on it but I see that somewhere it seemed to say that [5] would work so looking at that I got a Fram 7317??? I thought I remembered seeing that number somewhere so I went to my garage and low and behold thats the filter I use for my 03 honda civic. Am I to believe I can use the same filter??? I have the cap-style wrench for it already...guess thats going to fit the stock bike one as well???...

02-20-2010, 08:59 AM	#44 (permalink)
bmw4422 Senior Member Bike: 2011 Daytona 675se Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mahomet, Illinois Posts: 785 Thanks: 69 Thanked 135 Times in 100 Posts	one more step... but important for other maintenance as well... if you lift it up from the rear with a stand, when you let it down, make sure your kickstand is down. i raised it to try and get to the oil filter for the first change (pita btw but this write up helped) and i forgot about the kickstand. atleast my shop has a carpet floor, the traction helped me save it.

04-09-2010, 09:05 PM	#49 (permalink)
CGENGO Member Bike: 2009 Raven FZ6R Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 37 Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I followed the directions herein, replaced the filter with one that was slightly longer (as suggested elsewhere in this forum) and added the right oil. No leaks, no drips, smoother shifting. Now I get the oil light every once in a while....when the bike is cold...for about 3 minutes...then it is gone!!! What the @$%@#$ is this? __________________ Raven in AZ/un-badged tank/red Joe Rocket tank bag/red tribal Keiti tank pad/red reflective rim tape/reflector trade-out/double bubble windscreen sporting a peace sign/T-Rex frame-sliders/115 mph on the track!

04-09-2010, 11:06 PM	#50 (permalink)
dart1963 Super Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R Raven Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 3,284 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 1,116 Times in 724 Posts Blog Entries: 2	make sure, absolutely positive, when you are checking the oil level after a fill, that you sit on the bike and level it... checking it while it's leaned on the stand isn't a good indication of oil level. Sounds like what happened... but let us know.

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