Heiden filter!

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So it's my birthday and I decided to bite the bullet and order the heiden sump filter and paper side filter kits.

The shipping has put me off for a bit but screw it! I work at a motorcycle shop and my boss owns the cnc machine shop next door that I also have access to. I could make these parts myself but not for 150$!

With a wife and kid, time is more precious than money. I probably shouldn't even be concerned about my own motorcycle projects at all! I think it helps my sanity level though.

Thanks all!!!

Jon
 
I guess I should mention that my side screen has started to separate and my repair of the sump filter was inadequate (brass from the screen in the side filter).
I am looking forward to using a proper paper element filter on the pressure side of the pump.

I know these engines have low oiling requirements because the crank and cam both run in ball bearings but I would like to be able to definitively catch the combustion byproducts and crud with a paper filter instead of just circulating them over and over...
 
The reason I asked is because I ordered something from Heiden several months ago. After a few days they cancelled my order and refunded me, citing disruptions caused by COVID-19. Hopefully they have smoothed things out by now. They are a very good outfit.
Regarding the shipping, which you expressed concern regarding: In the past they would ship to the U.S. for free. Something or other about them not having to deal with the VAT tax when shipping to the U.S. Last time I got an order from them was several years ago, so I do not know if this is still the case.
 
His website seems like they're running shorter hours maybe only open a couple days a week but I don't want to order from Mike's if I can help it also Mike's does not have the oil filter cover without the cooling fins like I wanted
 
With a wife and kid, time is more precious than money. I probably shouldn't even be concerned about my own motorcycle projects at all! I think it helps my sanity level though.

Thanks all!!!

Jon
If you take care of yourself, you're better able to care fore them. If you're not taking food out of their mouths, then don't begrudge yourself a few dollars spent on a hobby that brings you joy. At least that's my take on it, as long as your priorities are in order.

Anymore, €27 for shipping is pretty reasonable. Cheap shippers might get your package to you one of these weeks, and they aren't that cheap!
 
Got about the first 1000 miles on my rebuild.

Hard to say with no speedo, lol.

Things have stopped falling off and I haven't broken down in a couple months.
Usually starts with two kicks.


Phone speedo confirms it will do the ton, and digital battery tach has proven the power flattens off a little before 7500 rpm.

So I am going to replace the tach with another vintage speedo, I found one with 57,000 miles on the odo!!! Lol
 

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So it's my birthday and I decided to bite the bullet and order the heiden sump filter and paper side filter kits.

The shipping has put me off for a bit but screw it! I work at a motorcycle shop and my boss owns the cnc machine shop next door that I also have access to. I could make these parts myself but not for 150$!

With a wife and kid, time is more precious than money. I probably shouldn't even be concerned about my own motorcycle projects at all! I think it helps my sanity level though.

Thanks all!!!

Jon
Jon, interested in this filter from Heiden. Is this a popular mod and well proven in use? After reading this post I’m tempted to order one too.
 
The paper side filter element kit is a proven upgrade. The sump screen kit is pretty new, it has a much coarser screen than stock(similar to all modern bikes/cars)
And should be trouble free as opposed to the stock sump screen.
 
Bass pics, too dark.

I'll take more at work
 

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Without hearing or seeing long term test results, I wonder if there are any downsides to this oil filter. I like it and plan to order one this week. My understanding is that this would catch the large chunks in the oil before hitting the pump.

What does one do for maintenance? Just remove it and wash it in solvent occasionally? Someone on the forum was selling a sump filter with a spin on filter cartridge. I like that too except it looked like it would hang too low under the engine reducing ground clearance and making it susceptible to damage.
 
Just ordered one. With shipping and exchange it was $100 CDN. Hope I don’t get hit with crazy customs and duty charges.
 
Yes, just remove and rinse when needed.

All modern engines have an even coarser screen before the oil pump.

The real neat thing to me is the better filtration of the pressure side paper filter and it's ease of changing.

I don't want a paper filter on the suction side (sump plate)

I've noticed the oil gets nasty real fast in this motor even freshly rebuilt, and I'm hopeful the paper filter will help that.

If my oil pump ingests a large chunk and cracks it's easy to replace.

Actually the sump screen is pretty fine, maybe 60 mesh?

Also, I repaired my original sump screen and it tore again causing bits of screen to go through the oil pump already. So nothing to lose here!
 
More pics,
 

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As I see it, this eliminates the need for the routine sump screen inspection. Since it’s not susceptible to tearing, the inspection can be done less often and even partially inspected with a mirror through the drain port. I think it’s a win.
 
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