Have always used genuine oil filters on my Suzukis

[Oilyspanner]

I've always used genuine oil filters on my Suzukis over the years, have used other makes on other bikes - but I read this old comparison on some filters. I might fit HiFlo at the next change, I've used them on other bikes with no problems at all, but this info confirms their quality. They've got TuV approval now on all their range, which is rigorous and it confirms they're at least as good as standard units - they're a hell of a lot cheaper too. I haven't found any more recent comparisons or tests, but they're fairly basic, but need to be well made, with good filtration and a good pressure release valve - probably like many I change the oil and filter more often than needed - every 1500 miles ish, I don't think there's any risk at all - unless someone knows different ?!

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

[fatblokeonbandit]

My b12 has had hiflo fitted for the last 22 years with no problems, not the same one , I do change it

[Simbec1863]

I've used hiflo for a while now, sometimes when I've been lazy I've even left it on for 2 years.. and just dropped the oil instead on the slabby.When I took it off last year it didn't look any different to when I changed it yearly, and it was used on the road and track days.I wouldn't recommend my behaviour just saying i think they're ok.

[Madb]

Nowt wrong with Hi-Flo filters. Been using them for years too. I heard somewhere they are made for suzuki but that could just be chinese whispers. 

[Rene EFE]

HiFlo, without fail

[eramljak]

I recommend them.

I've used the HiFloFiltro filters on a few of my GSX models. I had some troubles with leaking around the seal.  It wasn't anything critical, but it did worry me because I thought the cooler lines were leaking. On new installs, I have been removing the seal and cleaning the filter surface and the seal, then applying Ultra Black gasket maker and reinstalling the seal. I'm sure it's "a bit much", but I didn't have any leaking after that.

To be clear: I did not apply gasket material to the engine block side of the seal, just on the filter itself

[IceKat]

+1 for the hi flow  filters  have used them for years  and many miles 

[Oilyspanner]

Reckon HiFlo for the old girl then  !  thanks for the feed-back ….  used to get the filters at pretty much cost, don't now so HiFlo all the way from now.

[Danm54]

On 4/10/2019 at 2:16 PM, Simbec1863 said:

I've used hiflo for a while now, sometimes when I've been lazy I've even left it on for 2 years.. and just dropped the oil instead on the slabby.When I took it off last year it didn't look any different to when I changed it yearly, and it was used on the road and track days.I wouldn't recommend my behaviour just saying i think they're ok.

 

My 1100W only gets a filter every 2 years, its a fairing and Akra headers off job to change it and frankly I can't be arsed to do it every year.

 

With the milage I do then every 2 years is fine.