Oil Filter

jazz · 03-14-2009, 02:54 PM

Sorry - cross posted before I found 'Garage'...

I just did oil/filter on my 08 Nomad. My dealer stocks HiFlo filters, which I've always used on my BUBF, and they are a good economy filter.

For the 'Nad he looked up his application guide and provided me with a filter. I swapped it out, noting that on its box was the notation for exchange with Kawasaki OEM 16097-002/003.

After I did the check I rubbed the dirt off the old (now munted) filter, and noted that it's OEM part # is 16097-004.

Gadgets page refers to ~004 as the filter for most 800/1500/1600 model, with links suggesting it as superceding other earlier filters.

The HiFlo site says the one I used HF303 is the replacement for the 2006 1600 Nomad, but that refers to OEM 16097-003. It Talks of HF204 for the 2007-08 Nomad.

The application guide in the shop only referred to the filter I used, from my recollection looking over the parts guys shoulder.

I haven't read of any disaster stories in use of 2006 model filters in 2007/8 which might have necessitated HiFlo in changing the filter design, spec or #.

The OEM part # for both model years is now 16097-004 which suggests the same engine spec. Yet the HiFlo manual has two different filter numbers.

Questions, which haven't really been answered for me in VROC techtalk, yet...

What *if any* are the significant engine/oil related differences between 2006 and 2007/08 1600 Nomads?

Is it likely that HiFlo have simply rationalised their part #s given that one paper guide in the dealers parts counter is slightly different to the on-line application guide?

Am I taking a risk in using the filter I've now installed?

Regards.

bigdave · 03-14-2009, 03:18 PM

i have a 2007 and use the hiflo filters the hf303 fits just fine. i have 14900 miles with no problem with the filter

**ringadingh** · 03-14-2009, 04:09 PM

Your probably quite safe using the Hi Flo filter, however many of us use the Wal Mart Supertech filters, they are only $2.67 each and work as good as any. P/N ST7317

jazz · 03-14-2009, 05:11 PM

Heh heh you may be right, but the freight cost might outweigh the benefits!

**ringadingh** · 03-14-2009, 08:59 PM

Youre right about that! I didn't notice where you were from. I guess its just a matter of time and Wal Mart will be there. Although those filters are only available in the US, I pick up a few every time I go to the states.

Yellow Jacket · 03-14-2009, 10:00 PM

Dang jazz! You're from New Zealand and you've ridden in more of the States here than I probably ever will ! ! !

Good job!

jazz · 03-15-2009, 02:43 AM

Ha Bob! A lot of pass throughs, and back in my days drawing management salary - in a number of trips since the V2K VROC rally. Now I'm retired and doing some adult teaching, those days are but a distant and fondly recalled memory!

Now - for a modestly priced air ticket you can get yourself down here and ride the whole country in about three weeks, and see all the wonders of the motorcycling world! The exchange rate very definitely in your favour!

audiogooroo · 03-15-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jazz

Ha Bob! A lot of pass throughs, and back in my days drawing management salary - in a number of trips since the V2K VROC rally. Now I'm retired and doing some adult teaching, those days are but a distant and fondly recalled memory!

Now - for a modestly priced air ticket you can get yourself down here and ride the whole country in about three weeks, and see all the wonders of the motorcycling world! The exchange rate very definitely in your favour!

I would love to come and ride there. Especially after seeing the pics and blog from Joe and Yvette's trip. Looked like a great time!

ballast · 03-15-2009, 11:22 PM

My ex-wife ran off to New Zealand. I think she's in Aukland. If you run into her back up and do it again

radco · 03-16-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ballast

My ex-wife ran off to New Zealand. I think she's in Aukland. If you run into her back up and do it again

LOL Now thats funny :) I have a Ex as well.. I Know how you feel LOL

chainsaw · 03-16-2009, 10:39 AM

Amen Brothers.

03-14-2009, 02:54 PM	#1
jazz Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 41	Oil Filter Sorry - cross posted before I found 'Garage'... I just did oil/filter on my 08 Nomad. My dealer stocks HiFlo filters, which I've always used on my BUBF, and they are a good economy filter. For the 'Nad he looked up his application guide and provided me with a filter. I swapped it out, noting that on its box was the notation for exchange with Kawasaki OEM 16097-002/003. After I did the check I rubbed the dirt off the old (now munted) filter, and noted that it's OEM part # is 16097-004. Gadgets page refers to ~004 as the filter for most 800/1500/1600 model, with links suggesting it as superceding other earlier filters. The HiFlo site says the one I used HF303 is the replacement for the 2006 1600 Nomad, but that refers to OEM 16097-003. It Talks of HF204 for the 2007-08 Nomad. The application guide in the shop only referred to the filter I used, from my recollection looking over the parts guys shoulder. I haven't read of any disaster stories in use of 2006 model filters in 2007/8 which might have necessitated HiFlo in changing the filter design, spec or #. The OEM part # for both model years is now 16097-004 which suggests the same engine spec. Yet the HiFlo manual has two different filter numbers. Questions, which haven't really been answered for me in VROC techtalk, yet... What if any are the significant engine/oil related differences between 2006 and 2007/08 1600 Nomads? Is it likely that HiFlo have simply rationalised their part #s given that one paper guide in the dealers parts counter is slightly different to the on-line application guide? Am I taking a risk in using the filter I've now installed? Regards. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-14-2009, 03:18 PM	#2
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	Oil Filter i have a 2007 and use the hiflo filters the hf303 fits just fine. i have 14900 miles with no problem with the filter __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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03-14-2009, 04:09 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Oil Filter Your probably quite safe using the Hi Flo filter, however many of us use the Wal Mart Supertech filters, they are only $2.67 each and work as good as any. P/N ST7317 __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-14-2009, 05:11 PM	#4
jazz Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 41	Oil Filter Heh heh you may be right, but the freight cost might outweigh the benefits!
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03-14-2009, 08:59 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Oil Filter Youre right about that! I didn't notice where you were from. I guess its just a matter of time and Wal Mart will be there. Although those filters are only available in the US, I pick up a few every time I go to the states. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-14-2009, 10:00 PM	#6
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Oil Filter Dang jazz! You're from New Zealand and you've ridden in more of the States here than I probably ever will ! ! ! Good job! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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03-15-2009, 02:43 AM	#7
jazz Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 41	Oil Filter Ha Bob! A lot of pass throughs, and back in my days drawing management salary - in a number of trips since the V2K VROC rally. Now I'm retired and doing some adult teaching, those days are but a distant and fondly recalled memory! Now - for a modestly priced air ticket you can get yourself down here and ride the whole country in about three weeks, and see all the wonders of the motorcycling world! The exchange rate very definitely in your favour!
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03-15-2009, 11:22 PM	#9
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Oil Filter My ex-wife ran off to New Zealand. I think she's in Aukland. If you run into her back up and do it again __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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03-16-2009, 10:39 AM	#11
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Oil Filter Amen Brothers.
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