Odd Sump Filter

[Okie]

Trying to clean up a 1974 XS650A & get it running right. When I pulled off the sump plate today this is what I found. Is this an odd looking filter? Looks nothing like my replacement from Mikes XS.

 

[5twins]

That most certainly is an odd looking filter. I think someone "home brewed" it.

 

[Okie]

The oil was dirty, (a little sludge), but free of metal. It certainly hasn't been changed in a while. I have never seen a filter like that. Have a spare sump plate & filter to go on, and still have to fix the starter gear clip, replace some seals under left cover. It runs good though.

 

[angus67]

clean it and keep it. Might be a lot better than a stocker, since no metal found.

 

[XSLeo]

For a home built filter it looks pretty good.
Use or not that's up to you.
Leo

 

[Dusty]

It looks better than any stock filter I ever pulled out!! I'd keep it.

 

[Okie]

For a home built filter it looks pretty good.
Use or not that's up to you.
Leo

It's definitely sturdy. I think I'll keep it. Thanks for the replies.