I've run out of my one piece BMW filters. I picked up one that is jointed in the middle, and connects together with rubber(ish) fittings. There has to be less filtering media, and more constriction of oil flow. Are these filters a problem?
I must know. Tell me the whole truth, nothing but the truth:
They're all I've ever used.
Check for compatibility tho', the bendies were mostly made for Bikes with fairings and oil thermostats. I may be wrong.....
ME 109 wrote:They're all I've ever used.
Check for compatibility tho', the bendies were mostly made for Bikes with fairings and oil thermostats. I may be wrong.....
They make bendies in both long and short versions.
hi to all . have been using the hinged filters feels like nearly forever. personally there easier to fit than the straight type especially when i had my 90/6 with krauser crash bars fitted. actually still have one straight filter left in my archives parts box !
Last edited by 2valve on Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:56 am, edited 1 time in total.
Both will fit/work OK IF they are the right size for your bike.
2-Piece filters make it easier to install if you have protection bars, farings, oil coolers, etc.
One-piece filters are a PITA to install iwth an RS faring and impossible (for me, at least) with an oil cooler.
I picked up one that is jointed in the middle, and connects together with rubber(ish) fittings. There has to be less filtering media, and more constriction of oil flow. Are these filters a problem? 
