Oil filter inner cover

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Oil filter inner cover

27 Apr 2014 00:58

I've just noticed there is a pressed metal cover that sits on the oil filter internally. I remember having one many years ago but lately (6years ago at least) it has been missing. My question is does it do anything (if so what) and does it have to be fitted?.

First Permanent ride the Z1R since Dec1977 (220,000km) as of June 2015
Second permanent bike 1989 FJ1200 dyno'd 140RWH, great bike.
Third ride is now the Frankenstein 1981 GPZ1100B1, 1983 fully recon motor fitted LOVE THIS BIKE
Forth my work bike FJ1200 1989 (same type as FJ above)

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Re: Oil filter inner cover

27 Apr 2014 07:02

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Now sure if it's realy needed or not.
My 650 motor has one but the 750 motor doesn't.

1980 KZ650 F1
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Zukiworks racing ported head.
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APE valve spring's.
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Re: Oil filter inner cover

27 Apr 2014 09:01

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Yes, some bikes had it some didn't. It may help keep some amount of oil around the filter. I use it to hold some oil in the filter before installing it, just to get oil in the system faster after a filter change.

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Re: Oil filter inner cover

02 May 2014 21:28

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Thanks for your replies, apparently the Z900 has it listed in the parts list but the Z1R does not, so I guess I'll leave it out.

First Permanent ride the Z1R since Dec1977 (220,000km) as of June 2015
Second permanent bike 1989 FJ1200 dyno'd 140RWH, great bike.
Third ride is now the Frankenstein 1981 GPZ1100B1, 1983 fully recon motor fitted LOVE THIS BIKE
Forth my work bike FJ1200 1989 (same type as FJ above)

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