Baldwin Oil Filters

RB · October 15, 2009, 03:43:30 AM

Anyone ever use them? Specifically use them on a Ducati?
Thoughts....?

Baldwin Filters

thanks
RB

Howie · October 15, 2009, 05:07:30 AM

Nope. I would rather not be the guinea pig.

Langanobob · October 15, 2009, 05:30:42 AM

No experience with them in Ducati's and didn't know they made a filter for Ducatis. I'd make sure Baldwin says that the filter is for a Ducati and not just some filter that someone discovered happens to fit. Baldwin filters are common on Diesels and heavy equipment and are good quality. Or at least used to be, no recent experience. Whether that quality transfers over to bike filters, I don't know. But if Baldwin has a filter for Ducati's and I saw one on a shelf and it was reasonably priced, I'd use it.

RB · October 15, 2009, 05:53:45 AM

They do actually list a filter, B7292, for the Ducatis and corporate just confirmed this in an email. A friend of mine is a Baldwin distributor, mainly deals with ships and heavy equipment. His dad actually ran the business and has been using these filters in everything they have on their farm for years without issue.....tractors, cars, trucks, motorcycles.
I know years ago he compared a bunch of filters to Baldwins by cutting them up(this is what my friend told me his dad did for fun), to show his sons what makes a better filter.

Just asking if anyone had any experience. I really don't know if they are as 'good' a filter as claimed since everyone claims their filter is superior to another. I have been using the K&N-153 for years, no real reason to switch other then to try something new and support a local business.

RB

64duc · October 15, 2009, 09:08:09 AM

I was a mechanic in the construction equipment rental business for 30 years. Had to use whatever brand filters corporate told us to (whoever submitted the lowest bid), and never had a quality related problem with any of them. Wix,NAPA, Baldwin, Fram. U name it, I've probably used it.

Just keep your oil and filter changed on a regular basis. I use 3000 miles. If there is ever any doubt about anything oil related, change it. Oil is a lot cheaper than engines.

RB · October 15, 2009, 09:27:14 AM

Quote from: 64duc on October 15, 2009, 09:08:09 AM
I was a mechanic in the construction equipment rental business for 30 years. Had to use whatever brand filters corporate told us to (whoever submitted the lowest bid), and never had a quality related problem with any of them. Wix,NAPA, Baldwin, Fram. U name it, I've probably used it.

Thanks for the input.

booger · October 15, 2009, 10:35:56 AM

Baldwin are supposedly good but hard to find. OEM from the dealer and declare victory.

RB · October 15, 2009, 11:03:14 AM

Quote from: bergdoerfer on October 15, 2009, 10:35:56 AM
Baldwin are supposedly good but hard to find. OEM from the dealer and declare victory.

My good friend is a Baldwin distributor.
Turns out the filter is over $10.

Langanobob · October 15, 2009, 11:49:05 AM

Quote from: RB on October 15, 2009, 11:03:14 AM
My good friend is a Baldwin distributor.
Turns out the filter is over $10.

Seems like last time I bought a filter from the dealer it was $12.95 so over $10 is about market value for a quality filter. And I'm assuming the Ducati branded filters are quality, which may be a stretch based on the paint job and packaging. If I had a friend who was a Baldwin distributor I think I'd try and support his efforts by buying his filters, although I hope that a few bike filters aren't going to make or break his distributorship...

corey · October 15, 2009, 01:09:02 PM

K&N.
Has a 17mm hex head on it. Makes torque it on (and removing it later on) really easy.

booger · October 15, 2009, 02:06:54 PM

If I had a friend that dealt Baldwin filts for Ducati @ ~$10 per I'd buy all my filters from him and declare victory. I'd also buy all my car oil filters and others as well. I'd then be victorious. Save me a trip to the dealer. In a nutshell, I'd not be afraid to use Baldwin filters.

RB · October 15, 2009, 04:51:49 PM

thanks guys, even though no one has any FHE, it is refreshing to hear that you would try them out.
Ill let you know what i think

WTSDS · October 16, 2009, 12:28:25 AM

Asked for a filter at local Oz Ducati guru's workshop and he handed me a box, Baldwin B7292, made in Cypress, with a black filter inside. Hmmm I said, never heard of this brand, and Cypress, like what have I ever heard of that's made in Cypress before, have you got a genoon Ducati one ?

That's what I put in my customers 'bikes he said.

Been buying Duc stuff from this guy some 35 years. I will be putting this filter in next oil change.

seevtsaab · October 16, 2009, 02:42:55 AM

OK not Baldwin but thought I'd throw this in seeing as we are mentionin compatible filters:

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=27346.0

I'm using one now after coming up short a filter for last change, though I was abused a bit by local moto shop.
Ain't like the cage where I have stuff ordered today & arrive tomorrow for free.

Langanobob · October 16, 2009, 06:36:57 AM

Quote from: seevtsaab on October 16, 2009, 02:42:55 AM
OK not Baldwin but thought I'd throw this in seeing as we are mentionin compatible filters:

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=27346.0

I'm using one now after coming up short a filter for last change, though I was abused a bit by local moto shop.
Ain't like the cage where I have stuff ordered today & arrive tomorrow for free.

After reading that thread awhile ago, by co-incidence my local independent shop sold me a Hi-Flo and it seems to be a good filter. It's stamped Thailand, same as the K&N's.

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