2006 honda vtx 1300 oil filter

Hey guys, I'm installing a new MTC clutch on my bike today, and figured since I don't know when the last oil/filter change was (just bought it 2 weeks ago), I might as well go ahead and change the oil and filter. Before posting this, I've done quite a bit of research. I went to the site that was linked here for the "cross reference" of oil filters and read up. (this site: http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html )

So I decided that for the oil, I'm going to use Mobil 1 Synthetic 10W40 4T motorcycle oil. Now for the filter, the cross reference site basically said I could go with the Mobil 1 M1-108 (2.5" long) or M1-110 (3.25" long). It also mentioned that the M1-110 was the best choice, if it can fit (if there's clearance for the longer length).

Does anyone here run the M1-108 or M1-110 oil filter? Or does anyone recommend running the OEM Honda filter instead? I've always run Mobil 1 oil and filters and on my cars/trucks/bikes, and have never had a problem. Oh, and I wanted to go with Amsoil oil/filter for the bike (after reading the reviews here), but I would need to order it online, and I'm doing all this stuff today.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Hey overbo0st,

Both of those filters will work. From this thread:
http://www.vtxcafe.com/showthread.php?t=21645

The following is a list of filter numbers that will work on the 1800 and 1300.
Motorcycle specific filters;

AC Delco PF2135
AMSOIL EAOM-103
FRAM PH6017A
Honda OEM #15410-MCJ-003
K&N KN-204
NAPA Gold 1358
Purolator Motorcycle ML16817
STP 07
WIX 51358

Car filters about 2.5 inches tall;

Glad you didn't ask what kind of oil to use...:stirpot:...that would have been another long one. The above list should cover it.

Napa Gold 1356 is what I have used for almost 2yrs now.

Don't forget "MT vs. CT", followed by "Regular Air vs. Nitrogen"

I've used the longer M1-110 filter for years and in both VTXs. No issues. :cheers:
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I've used the M1-110 like BeefyBeefo in my 2003 1800C & have no problems rite along wth the Mobil 1 Synthetic 10W40 4T motorcycle oil.

I'm a cheap ol [email protected] - bought a bunch of the walmart ones while they were still "Made in USA" - probably last longer than me.

I've been using the Bosch 3323 ever since the first oil change in my X and my Shadow. That's 80,000 miles combined.

Well, I ended up replacing the clutch and doing the oil change. Went with the M1-110 filter and Mobil-1 10W40 4T synthetic oil.

Everything went smooth, hardest part was getting the exhaust off, then working it back on.

One question, the bike has a weird metallic ringing sound coming from under the tank. It was not doing that before the clutch/oil change...not sure if it's the valves that need adjusting or what. Oh, and for some reason the exhaust is back firing like crazy too. I did install new exhaust gaskets, not sure if that made a difference.
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Well, I ended up replacing the clutch and doing the oil change. Went with the M1-110 filter and Mobil-1 10W40 4T synthetic oil.

Everything went smooth, hardest part was getting the exhaust off, then working it back on.

One question, the bike has a weird metallic ringing sound coming from under the tank. It was not doing that before the clutch/oil change...not sure if it's the valves that need adjusting or what. Oh, and for some reason the exhaust is back firing like crazy too. I did install new exhaust gaskets, not sure if that made a difference.
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Hey bud,

I would start a new thread about the other issues. People who may know the answer may not read an oil filter thread.

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to investigate a little more, then start a new thread if need be.
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I do too, man! I used to watch it with my dad when I was a little kid... probably explains a lot lol!

I do too, man! I used to watch it with my dad when I was a little kid... probably explains a lot lol!

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Well, I ended up replacing the clutch and doing the oil change. Went with the M1-110 filter and Mobil-1 10W40 4T synthetic oil.

Everything went smooth, hardest part was getting the exhaust off, then working it back on.

One question, the bike has a weird metallic ringing sound coming from under the tank. It was not doing that before the clutch/oil change...not sure if it's the valves that need adjusting or what. Oh, and for some reason the exhaust is back firing like crazy too. I did install new exhaust gaskets, not sure if that made a difference.
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Check the heat shields. There is a small rubber grommet at the top of both, that keep them from vibrating. I had that problem went crazy thinking it was the valves turned out to be the heat shield.

Hey bud,

I would start a new thread about the other issues. People who may know the answer may not read an oil filter thread.

That's the understatement of the year! :mosh: