rockslide
XS650 Enthusiast
Greetings Fellow XS Lovers ...
I've owned bikes all my life - this is my first XS650 and I agree with all of you - first things first, so I changed the oil the moment I got my XS650 bobber home. I've read the posts and understand that I should also change the sump filter. Agreed. But where do I find it? Looking at the bottom of the motor guessing it's there? Also - looking for the definitive answer on WHO/WHERE does one get a GOOD new sump filter?
Oil sump filter location?
27mm oil drain plugs I pulled:
I pulled the main small filter from the side of the bike - how would you guys suggest cleaning it? It had small debris so I used my air compressor to blow out the chunks. Is there a better way? I didn't want to tear the metal screen - so that's why I used air.
Also used 15/40 Diesel oil after reading all the posts as no one seems to agree what oil should be used. We'll see how that thick stuff works ...
Also - if someone could point me in the direction of a GREAT manual that would be much appreciated. I'm not talking links to PDF's that have dark blotchy photos - I need nice clear pics (they speak more than a thousand words ya know!).
Thanks in advance ...
-Mark-
I've owned bikes all my life - this is my first XS650 and I agree with all of you - first things first, so I changed the oil the moment I got my XS650 bobber home. I've read the posts and understand that I should also change the sump filter. Agreed. But where do I find it? Looking at the bottom of the motor guessing it's there? Also - looking for the definitive answer on WHO/WHERE does one get a GOOD new sump filter?
Oil sump filter location?
27mm oil drain plugs I pulled:
I pulled the main small filter from the side of the bike - how would you guys suggest cleaning it? It had small debris so I used my air compressor to blow out the chunks. Is there a better way? I didn't want to tear the metal screen - so that's why I used air.
Also used 15/40 Diesel oil after reading all the posts as no one seems to agree what oil should be used. We'll see how that thick stuff works ...
Also - if someone could point me in the direction of a GREAT manual that would be much appreciated. I'm not talking links to PDF's that have dark blotchy photos - I need nice clear pics (they speak more than a thousand words ya know!).
Thanks in advance ...
-Mark-