sump filter

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!

I removed my sump filter last night to find the classic torn mesh on what appears to be the original filter. After doing some forum research, it looks like the MikesXS filters seem to work, but really aren't any more durable that the OEM ones that have been repaired with JB weld, sheet metal...

I learned two bad things today and i'm going to ask some (possibly) obvious question just to get your opinions The PO broke off a sump plate bolt. The on on the front edge on the right side. I could get it out but it would suck. I don't want to pull the engine and i don't have a drill i could...

Ok - I replaced the sump filter on my XS650 '81 2 years ago with the new style from Mikes that doesn't blow out. Now when I do oil changes - How often should I remove and inspect that sump filter? I do the regular on the side oil filter/screen on each oil change BTW - I am using the XS...

In my experience the sump screen is always broken in the flat area. I don't think I ever seen one broken in the corrugated area. This latest 650 is no different. After cleaning everything in solvent, I removed the broken screen. There is a raised edge around the frame left over from the...

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.