oil filter

  1. J

    1977 Yamaha XS650 maintenance of 2 oil filters

    should sump oil filter and main oil filter be cleaned regularly, if you use the best oil available, change oil very regular, don't abuse or ride hard? thnx for your experienced advise!
  2. Godric

    New bike, metal in oil filter?

    Hey guys n gals, I picked up my first bike yesterday, an 81 xs650 for 300 which I have dubbed Godric, or "God-ruler". Dude said it was parked back in 2014 but ran well when he parked it. So I start cleaning all the important stuff, oil pan, filters, gas tank, carburetors, etc. And I noticed...
  3. Grimmith

    For Sale - XS650 Oil Filter Cap

    This cap came off the 74 TX 650 engine. Relief Engraving all done by hand. Make an offer?
  4. XSWestgate

    Primary and Secondary Filter Debris

    After noticing debris in the secondary filter (sand, insect body parts, cam chain guide fragments) and reading up on it here, i went ahead and pulled out the primary filter. As I pulled it out, everything looked fine until I looked at the backside to see a gaping hole and a washer on the...
  5. Oil Cap Finished

    Oil Cap Finished

    Oil cap for my 77 xs650 D. FOR SALE If interested. $100 OBO. I still have to smooth everything out thought.
  6. JaxShane650

    Oil Filter Suggestions/Questions

    Okay so I drained the oil in my 1980 xs650 for the first time and found the usual gunk and tiny bits of metal that seems somewhat normal from what I have read on this thread. I drained the oil out and took both filters out and they look like they are in pretty bad shape. Here is some pictures...
  7. Grimmith

    Complete Tuneup

    I need to refill and go over anything that would be considered a "tune up" to my 79 650xs. I can't find much even on the bolt for the oil change. Can I maybe get a step by step for changing all of the fluids? even the brake fluid. Because one of the fixes for my project is replacing the front...
  8. B Burdine97

    Metal in Oil Filter

    Hey guys, after just 100 miles of riding after an oil change and filters change i was curious what my secondary oil filter looked like because the first oil change I did when I got the bike had metal on the magnets in the sump oil filter, and a bit of metal on the secondary oil filter. I pulled...
  9. Brian902

    Oil Filter Modification

    Just removed my lower sump plate to find my oil filter has already been torn up by the cold oil syndrome everyone sees after years of use. It's a MikesXs model with what is supposed to be reinforced screening to prevent this very thing. But mine has less than 2,000 miles of use and running...
  10. JayR

    Where does the oil filter screw live?

    Hi folks. Hope you can clarify something for me. I went to change my oil filter for the first time and have a question on what parts I should be seeing in the oil filter compartment. I have the filter and the filter gasket, items # 21 and 22 on the diagram from my Haynes manual. Should I...
  11. G

    Oil filter bolt overpressure valve (ball and spring)

    Hey guys, When putting the side oil filter bolt assembly back together, I need to put the over pressure ball/spring back in. Is it spring, ball, holding screw? or ball, spring, holding screw? Thank you kindly.
  12. estcstm3

    Heiden Tuning Sump oil filter kit Has Anybody Tried?

    Hi All, Has anybody tried the heiden tuning Sump Filter Kit below? Looks pretty nice? Any place to order for the US? Additionally it looks like he has a new oil filter kit too, looks to just be a new design...
  13. Q

    Severe oil leak from oil filter cover

    Hello, After changing the oil filter I started the bike and oil came gushing from the oil filter cover on the right case cover.:confused: The two gaskets are in place and I tightened the screws of the cover. Should the small screw in the bypass be flush with the top of the large...
  14. Q

    Oil filter cavity plate?

    Hello, I was about to install the oil filter on my 1979 XS650 Special II when I saw a reference in my Clymer manual that made me wonder if I am missing a part. In my eight edition it says on p. 10 under oil filter replacement: "1. Remove the cover on the right case cover. Take off the...
  15. section8joe

    Washing oil filter?

    I've heard that some of you will re-use your oil filters. What do you use to wash your filters? I need to change my oil and I usually have a few extras laying around but this time I don't. Can these be washed and reused? Here's the filter that I want to clean...
  16. TRYGAR

    What type of oil filters for 82 xs650?

    Go easy on me for asking such a dumb question but my eyes hurt from researching every forum known to man just to find out the answer to this simple question. What type of oil filters do I need for a 1982 xs650 special? Can I buy em local, at advanced, pep boys, or autozone? Just trying to...
  17. jurand

    oil change, some question...

    earlier, this week I ordered new oil filters(side and sump), oval pods, breather and other stuff from 650central. there was a box waiting for me today, so after dinner I drained old oil and removed both oil filters (pics below). both dirty as hell, sump broken in usual place, but not a lot of...
  18. H

    Oil filter modification ?

    Hello all, I have been lurking on here for some time now and guess it's time to start the questions. I am restoring a '77 xs650 that is in pretty good shape as it is. I guess most of the restorations (for now) are just replacing the consumables and regular maintenance parts. I am a...
  19. jurand

    little help

    does anybody know diameter of this filter cover? also diameter of the smaller circle from the front of this cover? heiden oil filter/cooler kit form http://www.mikesxs.net/product/15-6504.html thank you for answer...
  20. gentlemanjim

    Sump filter Purpose?

    I do not see the value of having the sump filter. It is not very serviceable, and prone to failure. Why not just scrap it and put the paper element in the side cover, replace often and you know the oil is being cleaned.
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