crimp ring w/ oil filter

Hey guys, I just picked up a K&N oil filter for my 04 Gsxr. Ive always went with an OEM filter and it came with a small crimp ring that acts as a seal. THis K&N didnt have one AND the guys at this shop didnt know what i was talking about... Does anyone know what im talkin about...and do i need this small ring? -i might have to just crank on the K&N and see if it leaks. but i dont wanna F/U anything. THanks

I guess I don't understand what you're talking about either - are you talking about the round rubber gasket, or something else? Or are you talking about the crush gasket that is intended for the oil plug?

I guess I don't understand what you're talking about either - are you talking about the round rubber gasket, or something else? Or are you talking about the crush gasket that is intended for the oil plug? Yes this small crush gasket! ive always been given one but this shop said i ddnt need it... Do i need to replace it.?

your saying crimp ring, but its like a crush washer where you have to tighten it down till it crushes to make it seal.... and if you bought it some place and they dont know what they are selling .... i would go talk to the owner or what ever and ask what the H*ll he is doing. i hate it when they dont know the products they sell or can atleast find a answere

Yep! so im an idiot. thanks for jogging my memory.. I knew i needed this ring just forgot that it was a seal for the plug not the filter.. but the guys at the shop should have known what the hell i was talkin about. Thanks for your help guys. this thread was helpfulll and now its done.

i have never bought a Suzuki OEM Filter that came "with" a crimp ring for the drain plug, i always had to ask for it...:hmmm:

Also not all bikes need the crush washer. Some 04's and later shipped with flat washers that can be re-used.

hmmm when i changed the oil on my bike... i think it had a flat washer that i just re-used... no leaks for me, so no problem....

picked up a half dozen for nothin at a diff shop tuday. copper flat ones..and like a few guys said these are re-useable. I didnt know this style existed. I might run off a few of my own on the lathe at work if thats all they are. Thanks.