[rcflyer1388]

that Flo reusable filter is pretty good. I used it before in my ZX14 for over 9000 miles and never had problems. and it's cheaper than the other brand reusable filters. only thing is that it comes with two O rings only to replace when they start getting squashed from use.

[eric9877]

the typical filter used for most benz engines is about $20 and its just a filter element with a few o rings, no metal housing. Everyone has to make there 40-50% margin so every time you add a middle man you almost double the price. Stock Filter manufacturer->Ducati it.->ducati NA-> dealership
or
Manufacturer(k&N) -> wholesaler->independent dealer. which one has fewer steps? which one is cheaper?

Besides I think it's the ducati label printed on the box that is made from the cheetah sperm, many parts you can get from the original manufacturer without the ducati box and they cost less than 1/4 the price. Its like air mass sensors on a Benz- get one from the dealer in an MB box$600, get a bosch labelled part (same manufacturer- even has the mb emblem cast in the plastic on the part) from pep boys or advance auto $200.

I'm sure the factory ferrari stuf is printed with dodo sperm to up the price even more.

[bstar360]

Fu-k me you people want to own a brand of premium bike and then bitch and moan about the price of spares. You should know this before you buy the bike.
If you are going to bitch and moan about such things you are the wrong person for this machine.
Go and get a jap bike if you don't like it, it will be a better bike and more reliable.
You are paying for exclusivity.
It's all a wank and we all should know it but we don't want to have the same thing everyone else has.

[Tractionless]

Originally Posted by nyquist

What does this thing have inside it? Nigerian cheetah sperm? The oil filter for my SUV costs $3.99 at Pep Boys. Okay, back to my PBR

You must not like your SUV very much.

Originally Posted by motowheels

here is a real expensive filter:


Flo Reusable Oil Filter: Ducati
$115.15

-M

I use the above in my '00 GSXR-750 that I've owned for almost 10 years now. I'd say it's only worth it for the long haul and you never have to worry about running out of filters, especially if you use it for a trackbike and change much more often. Buy a couple of extra seals though, I never trust the reuseable type and you don't want to get caught leaking.

[Quackquack]

you dont see me complaining, although my lawnmower engine has lasted longer than my duc engine...i should have bought the cheetah sperm labeled ducati oil filter..DOH

[BrissieDUC]

Oil filters are the only thing I go out of my way to use OEM. If your engine spins a bearing or worse, Ducati will void your warranty if using after market filters no matter how good they are. It's a big risk.

[theotherkiwi]

Personal experience?

[BrissieDUC]

Originally Posted by theotherkiwi

Personal experience?

Fortunately no. If you read the fine print on most vehicle warranty they specify to use only "genuine parts". It's a get out of jail free clause for manufacturers of any breed.

[sweetas]

Hey Brisse Duke!
Are you wearing red undies over your leathers in your avatar photo?

[white_335i]

Took my bike for break-in service today. Dealer charged me 25.. for the oil filter and 77 for 10w-40 oil.

[BrissieDUC]

Originally Posted by sweetas

Hey Brisse Duke!
Are you wearing red undies over your leathers in your avatar photo?

Hi sweatass, I think you might be in the wrong forum for sexual fantasies. Try this link instead: "http://im-a-gaybo-butt-bandit.com"

[pat1098]

Take it easy mate. They do look like red undies..

[748R]

Originally Posted by BrissieDUC

Hi sweatass, I think you might be in the wrong forum for sexual fantasies. Try this link instead: "http://im-a-gaybo-butt-bandit.com"

your link doesnt' work...i sure hope there is a forum on that website

[cropduster]

trust you to try and look darren

[748R]

Originally Posted by cropduster

trust you to try and look darren

hey hey...no names please...i want to remain anonymous on buttplugs.forum.com