Buell Motorcycle Oil Filters and Oil Specs
Click on the link in the oil filter or recommended oil* column to proceed
Please note - Where only 1 oil type is listed in both the min and best oil spec column it means only 1 oil spec is recommended for use in the bike.
Oil quantities are meant as a GUIDELINE ONLY! Please check your handbook or workshop manual for exact quantities.
A key for symbols used on this page (e.g. '*' and '##'), can be found HERE
| CC | Make | Model | Year | Oil filter | Engine oil (min spec) | Engine oil (best) | Final drive / chainlube |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Buell | 500 Blast | 2002-2009 | US: Hiflo HF177  UK: Hiflo HF177  |
1.9 litres US: 20w50 (mineral) UK: 20w50 (mineral) |
1.9 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 85w90 UK: 85w90 |
| 900 | Buell | XB9R Firebolt | 2002-2007 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.9 litres US: 20w50 (mineral) UK: 20w50 (mineral) |
2.9 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 85w90 UK: 85w90 |
| 900 | Buell | XB9SX Lightning City | 2005-2010 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (mineral) UK: 20w50 (mineral) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 85w90 UK: 85w90 |
| 900 | Buell | XB9S Lightning | 2003-2004 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (mineral) UK: 20w50 (mineral) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 85w90 UK: 85w90 |
| 900 | Buell | 900 XBSX Lightning | 2005-2010 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (mineral) UK: 20w50 (mineral) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 85w90 UK: 85w90 |
| 1125 | Buell | 1125 CR | 2009-2010 | US: Hiflo HF564 UK: Hiflo HF564 |
2.8 litres US: 10w50 (full synth) UK: 10w50 (full synth) |
2.8 litres US: 10w50 (full synth) UK: 10w50 (full synth) |
Belt drive |
| 1125 | Buell | 1125 R | 2009-2010 | US: Hiflo HF564 UK: Hiflo HF564 |
2.8 litres US: 10w50 (full synth) UK: 10w50 (full synth) |
2.8 litres US: 10w50 (full synth) UK: 10w50 (full synth) |
Belt drive |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Cyclone M2 | 1997-2002 | US: Hiflo HF171 UK: Hiflo HF171 |
2.37 litres US: 20w50 (semi synth) UK: 20w50 (semi synth) |
2.37 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 85w90 UK: 85w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Firebolt XB12 R | 2004-2010 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (semi synth) UK: 20w50 (semi synth) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 85w90 UK: 85w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Lightning S1, X1 | 1994-2002 | US: Hiflo HF171 UK: Hiflo HF171 |
2.37 litres US: 20w50 (semi synth) UK: 20w50 (semi synth) |
2.37 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 85w90 UK: 85w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Lightning XB12 S | 2004-2008 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (semi synth) UK: 20w50 (semi synth) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 80w90 UK: 80w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Lightning CityX XB12SX | 2010 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (mineral) UK: 20w50 (mineral) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 80w90 UK: 80w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Lightning Long XB12SS | 2006-2010 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (mineral) UK: 20w50 (mineral) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 80w90 UK: 80w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Lightning XB12 SCG | 2005-2010 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (mineral) UK: 20w50 (mineral) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 80w90 UK: 80w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Lightning XB12 STT | 2008 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (mineral) UK: 20w50 (mineral) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 80w90 UK: 80w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Thunderbolt S2 / S2T / S3 / S3T | 1994-2002 | US: Hiflo HF171 UK: Hiflo HF171 |
2.37 litres US: 20w50 (semi synth) UK: 20w50 (semi synth) |
2.37 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 85w90 UK: 85w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Ulysses XB12 X | 2006-2010 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (semi synth) UK: 20w50 (semi synth) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 80w90 UK: 80w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Ulysses XB12 XT | 2009-2010 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (semi synth) UK: 20w50 (semi synth) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 80w90 UK: 80w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 Ulysses Police XB12 XP | 2009-2010 | US: Hiflo HF177 UK: Hiflo HF177 |
2.4 litres US: 20w50 (semi synth) UK: 20w50 (semi synth) |
2.4 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 80w90 UK: 80w90 |
| 1200 | Buell | 1200 White Lightning X1W | 2002 | US: Hiflo HF171 UK: Hiflo HF171 |
2.37 litres US: 20w50 (semi synth) UK: 20w50 (semi synth) |
2.37 litres US: 15w50 (full synth) UK: 15w50 (full synth) |
950ml Belt drive Transmission: US: 85w90 UK: 85w90 |
* = Please note - All oil recommendations and quantities are meant as a guideline ONLY!
Please check with the manufacturer or owners handbook for exact specifications.
Unless stated otherwise, all recommendations are for normal use and mileage with an un-modified bike or scooter.
*** = SWAG (Sophisticated Wild Ar*ed Guess - No specs available for this bike so we've made an educated guess!!)
## = This product may not mix with the manufacturers genuine/OEM product