sump

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...

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...

So I did an oil change and put in brand new filters today. The guy that owned the bike before me was technically the second owner, I'll say first because he inherited the bike from his father. Anyway, he obviously didnt change the sump filter, and decided glue on a new gasket. I did my best to...

Hey boys. I was changing my sump filter for the first time and snapped a picture of the engine sump compartment from below. Is that dark area on the flywheel a chip or gouge or something? It looks like it but I'm a newbie when it come to diagnosing / evaluating engine wear and tear...

So I just finished changing the oil and replacing the oil filters on my '75 since I wasn't sure the last time the PO got new filters. Boy was I glad I did, because part of the screen on the sump filter was torn like I've heard people say can happen. Already had a new reinforced sump filter from...