10-07-17, 07:10 AM
(11-04-17, 10:47 PM)Dudeofrude link Wrote: Are the branded ones any different? I've always used hiflo on my previous bikes but the fz has a genuine yamaha one on it.
I've had a look and they are double the price of the hi flo, I can't think of a reason why one could be considered more 'premium' than another?
Hiflo are TUV approved and will perform to the same standard as OE, but they're of a lesser quality i.e. the paint is thinner and the steel is lower grade, therefore they rust much quicker, they can also be pigs to get off at times. I don't know where or how much you've been quoted for a OE filter but they're £9.50 inc vat, Hiflo vary widely from £6 to £11, personally I go OE with Silkolene Comp 4.
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