Hi Flow oil filter?

[ozzie]

My question, is a hi flow Filter ok for the TE 450 ?? The Husky dealer said to me they are not up to standard and Husky Australia will not cover any engine probs when you use one.

 

[Phoenix]

Other than stock, I think that's the only other brand out there. I've been using HiFlos in all three of our Huskies for several years now and none of them have blown up. I don't have warranties to worry about, though.

 

[JPinNC]

I would be curious to hear what others have to say about this as well. Using HiFlo's here as well. Does anyone use stock Husky only?

 

[ghte]

Hi Flo are good filters, I have used them for years without any problems.

 

[HUSQVNA]

Ditto. Used them for years on my Orange bikes and now my Husky. Appear to be same quality, if not identical, as the K&N filters when held up side by side.

 

[Freakhead]

Anyone running the Twin Air ones? They show on their website & my brother in law (who is a dealer...twin air) said he is going to try and get them for me.

 

[ioneater]

Gawd, hope the HiFlo's work, been using them in all my street/dirt bikes for several years. HF116 for '10 TXC 250, HF 154/563 for 08 510.

Aren't they owned by K&N?

 

[ozzie]

Thanks guys, I'll use them with confidence now...

 

[sidquick]

hey ozzie are they the ones from ballards? i bought a hole lot from them wen i got me husky then the dealer said they were no good and warantee would be null and void

 

[mikenpalsie]

my husky dealer sells hi-flow filters, ive used them since bike was new, never any problems.

 

[Vinduro]

I used Hiflow in my KTMs with good results. As good as any OE Jap filter.
DR

 

[Phoenix]

Is there another Aussie dealer around you can call and ask about the warranty coverage? It kinda sounds like your dealer is try to hustle you.

 

[Ex HVUK]

Is there another Aussie dealer around you can call and ask about the warranty coverage? It kinda sounds like your dealer is try to hustle you.

The dealer is correct - the Husqvarna warranty is dependant upon using genuine parts for servicing. It's fair enough really; Husqvarna can't control the quality or design of aftermarket parts so why should they be responsible for a failure that may be a result of incorrect or sub standard parts? If genuine parts are used then they'll stand by the bikes.

Dave

 

[ghte]

Sidquick, I think the bulk Ballards jobs are a cheaper Asian import. I was told the paper they used was poor quality-hense the price. I think you will find they are not Hi-Flow.

 

[sidquick]

they said they were german alwell il just throw them in with the bike when i move it on

 

[Phoenix]

The dealer is correct - the Husqvarna warranty is dependant upon using genuine parts for servicing. It's fair enough really; Husqvarna can't control the quality or design of aftermarket parts so why should they be responsible for a failure that may be a result of incorrect or sub standard parts? If genuine parts are used then they'll stand by the bikes.

Dave

Thanks for the info, Dave. Well if that's what the warranty says then I guess you'll be using stock filters!

 

[audible]

I use K&N filters, but have used HiFlo many times over the years with no issues....

 

[ozzie]

hey ozzie are they the ones from ballards? i bought a hole lot from them wen i got me husky then the dealer said they were no good and warantee would be null and void

HI sidquick i got them of this site from Motosportz when i got F/R disk protector. So where he get them from

 

[Sandgroper]

What is the benefit of changing to the aftermarket filter..Cost? Performance?

 

[ghte]

Performance is rated as similar for the Hi Flow in terms of micron filtration and quality of material etc.
It is then a case of price. The Hi Flows are 4-5 bucks cheaper and more readily available.