KZ200 Oil Filter

helpermonkey wrote: I have ordered a service manual for this bike but have not received it yet. I looked on ebay for an oil filter for my KZ200 and they all show a cartridge/pleated style filter. My local dealer is insisting that it is a cased style screw on type. Getting confused here as the dealer wants almost $10.00. I do not want to order the incorrect filter off of ebay and have to go through the hassle of sending it back. Thanks again in advance for any help. This is a great forum.

KraZyRIDER wrote:

helpermonkey wrote: I have ordered a service manual for this bike but have not received it yet. I looked on ebay for an oil filter for my KZ200 and they all show a cartridge/pleated style filter. My local dealer is insisting that it is a cased style screw on type. Getting confused here as the dealer wants almost $10.00. I do not want to order the incorrect filter off of ebay and have to go through the hassle of sending it back. Thanks again in advance for any help. This is a great forum.

...am I missing something here? Can't you see the filter, or filter housing? One is pretty obvious from the other. The ladder could be either a protruding aluminum housing with a bolt going through it's center, or a round plate with a bolt in the center underneath the engine. While the former would be a smooth, can like looking object that usually has some writing on it, identifying what it is, part number and brand. A spin on.

...I'm not speaking from experience, because I've never even seen a KZ200, but I have changed oil on quite a few different brands of motorcycle and the filter is usually pretty obvious, unless it's inside the engine. In which case you would look for a round plate underneath the engine. Or, just wait until you get your NEW Owners Manual.

helpermonkey wrote: I have ordered a service manual for this bike but have not received it yet. I looked on ebay for an oil filter for my KZ200 and they all show a cartridge/pleated style filter. My local dealer is insisting that it is a cased style screw on type. Getting confused here as the dealer wants almost $10.00. I do not want to order the incorrect filter off of ebay and have to go through the hassle of sending it back. Thanks again in advance for any help. This is a great forum.

650ed wrote:

helpermonkey wrote: I have ordered a service manual for this bike but have not received it yet. I looked on ebay for an oil filter for my KZ200 and they all show a cartridge/pleated style filter. My local dealer is insisting that it is a cased style screw on type. Getting confused here as the dealer wants almost $10.00. I do not want to order the incorrect filter off of ebay and have to go through the hassle of sending it back. Thanks again in advance for any help. This is a great forum.

Take your bike to the dealer and have him try to find that "screw-on" filter on the bike. It would be great if you can get a video of him looking for it.

helpermonkey wrote:

KraZyRIDER wrote:

helpermonkey wrote: I have ordered a service manual for this bike but have not received it yet. I looked on ebay for an oil filter for my KZ200 and they all show a cartridge/pleated style filter. My local dealer is insisting that it is a cased style screw on type. Getting confused here as the dealer wants almost $10.00. I do not want to order the incorrect filter off of ebay and have to go through the hassle of sending it back. Thanks again in advance for any help. This is a great forum.

...am I missing something here? Can't you see the filter, or filter housing? One is pretty obvious from the other. The ladder could be either a protruding aluminum housing with a bolt going through it's center, or a round plate with a bolt in the center underneath the engine. While the former would be a smooth, can like looking object that usually has some writing on it, identifying what it is, part number and brand. A spin on.

...I'm not speaking from experience, because I've never even seen a KZ200, but I have changed oil on quite a few different brands of motorcycle and the filter is usually pretty obvious, unless it's inside the engine. In which case you would look for a round plate underneath the engine. Or, just wait until you get your NEW Owners Manual.

The filter is inside the right engine cover. There is no handy little plate to remove. You need to remove the whole right side engine cover to access the filter. I was hoping to have the filter in hand before removing this cover as it entails replacing the gasket as well ($20.00 a shot).

650ed wrote:

helpermonkey wrote: I have ordered a service manual for this bike but have not received it yet. I looked on ebay for an oil filter for my KZ200 and they all show a cartridge/pleated style filter. My local dealer is insisting that it is a cased style screw on type. Getting confused here as the dealer wants almost $10.00. I do not want to order the incorrect filter off of ebay and have to go through the hassle of sending it back. Thanks again in advance for any help. This is a great forum.

Take your bike to the dealer and have him try to find that "screw-on" filter on the bike. It would be great if you can get a video of him looking for it.