I have been testing a compatible stainless steel oil filter for the 449/511 platform. It is smaller in diameter than the stock paper element so there is a little less filter area, but oil will flow around the outside much better to allow for more contact to the mesh and produce higher flow rates. I have been informed that this oil filter will outflow the Hi-Flow fiber oil filters seven to one. On this oil filter, a one inch square of the mesh media will flow 1.9 gallons of cold 90 weight gear oil per minute at only 1 psi pump pressure @68°F. The 652 filter is actually shorter by 1-2mm. In order to make up the difference, the oil filter company suggested that the new filter must be shimmed. The indent in the back of the filter is 3/4" by 1/8", so in order to increase length you would need a shim that is 1/8 inch + 1-2 mm. I found a low cost shim in the form of a high temperature neodymium magnet that is 3/4" by 1/4". This magnet is very strong and will reduce the fine micron magnetic particles. I ran the stainless steel oil filter in my MY12 TE511 this morning without a shim. I saw no change or movement of the filter in any way. So it can be ran with or without the magnet, doesn't matter. I will continue to run with the magnet for extra protection, but it isn't required. Scott's Performance sells a stainless oil filter (K&P Engineering) for 69.95, but I have been offered this one for as little as $19.99. The purpose of this research is not to convince you to use a stainless steel reusable oil filter. The research was for the availability of affordable stainless steel filters for 449/511 owners. K&P Stainless Steel Part No: 2170 $69.95 This filter is full length. It does not require a shim and may be purchased from Scott's Performance Products. Part KN-611 Product Specifications Product Style: Oil Filters Anti Drain Back Valve: No Bypass Valve: No Filter Material: Cellulose Media Gasket Material: Nitrile Rubber Height: 3.469 in (88 mm) Outside Diameter: 1.656 in (42 mm) PSI Relief Valve: No Removal Nut: No Style: Cartridge Inside Diameter: 0.469 in (12 mm) Weight: 0.13 lb (0.06 kg) ******Compatible Filters******** These filters are generally the same size, but with reduced diameters and slightly less lengths. The applications below list KTM motorcycles, these work in the 449/511s and are listed to cross match compatibility. Part KN-652 Product Specifications Product Style: Oil Filters Anti Drain Back Valve: No Bypass Valve: No Filter Material: High Flow Premium Media Gasket Material: Nitrile Rubber Height: 3.438 in (87 mm) Outside Diameter: 1.313 in (33 mm) PSI Relief Valve: No Removal Nut: No Style: Cartridge Thread Specification: N/A Inside Diameter: 0.469 in (12 mm) Weight: 0.05 lb (0.02 kg) PC Racing PC167 - Stainless Steel, Reusable Oil Filter $19.99 KTM 350 SX (11-12), 450 SX-F 07-12, 450 XC-F/XCR/EXC/SMR 08-12, 505 SX 07-09 350 XC-F (2012), 505 XC-F 08-10, 530 EXC/ XCR/ 08-12, 400/450/530 XC-W 09-12 Moose Racing Stainless Steel FILTER OIL MSE SS KTM 450 [0712-0236] MSRP: $27.95 Specifications Fitment MAKEMODELYEAR KTM 450 EXC-R 2008 KTM 450 SX-F 2007 - 2008 KTM 450 XC-F 2008 - 2009 KTM 450 XC-W 2008 - 2009 KTM 505 SX-F 2008 KTM 505 XC-F 2008 - 2009 KTM 530 EXC-R 2008 KTM 530 XCR-W 2008 Maxima Stainless Steel Oil Filters $22.64 # OFS-5003-00 2010 KTM 450 EXC-R 2009 KTM 450 EXC-R 2008 KTM 450 EXC-R 2009 KTM 450 SMR 2008 KTM 450 SMR 2010 KTM 450 SX-F 2009 KTM 450 SX-F 2008 KTM 450 SX-F 2007 KTM 450 SX-F 2009 KTM 450 XC-F 2008 KTM 450 XC-F 2010 KTM 450 XC-W 2009 KTM 450 XC-W 2008 KTM 450 XC-W 2008 KTM 505 SX-F 2009 KTM 505 XC-F 2008 KTM 505 XC-F 2010 KTM 530 EXC-R 2009 KTM 530 EXC-R 2008 KTM 530 EXC-R 2010 KTM 530 XC-W 2009 KTM 530 XC-W 2008 KTM 530 XC-W 2008 KTM 530 XCR-W 2008 KTM 560 SMR Other Stainless Steel Oil Filters MSR Stainless Oil Filter DT-09-52S Moose Stainless Steel Oil Filter DT-09-52S Dt-1 Racing Stainless Steel Oil Filter DT1-DT-09-52S ***** Oil Filter Shims ***** I found a low cost shim in the form of a high temperature neodymium magnet that is 3/4" by 1/4". This magnet is very powerful, almost 10 times stronger than the drain plug magnet and will reduce the fine micron magnetic particles. Price $7.54 Another magnet I ran across which fits on the front of an oil filter. This will not increase length but will trap fine magnetic particles. Price $10.99
Stainless Steel oil filters for Husqvarna TE/TC/TXC 250/310 09-14 PC116 - Stainless Steel, Reusable Oil Filter $19.99 Husqvarna TE/TC/TXC 250/310 09-14 Drop in, no shim required
