remote oil filters...

[AceofSpades]

Let me start by saying that I am sure this topic has been beaten to death on here, yet I could not find the info I was looking for.

I have seen a few XSs with a remote mounted oil filter and would like to know what is involved in this modification, and does it retain or replace the stock style sump filter?

I would really like to be able to just go to O'Rilley's and pick up a WIX, FRAM or K&N oil filter rather than paying $25 a pop for stock sump filters.

 

[xjwmx]

Neither of the stock oil filters is supposed to be changed for a new one; just cleaned and put back.

 

[AceofSpades]

I think I would still like to explore the possibility of installing a remote set-up

 

[xjwmx]

Be my guest. Opens up the possibility of better filtering maybe.

 

[XSRob]

Try following link for more info on filtration mods from tech section (not as long as it looks if you ignore all the general ranting!)

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72

 

[TeeCat]

And check out XSLeo on this topic. I've tilted a pint with 'im. That cat could get a Kenmore washing machine to place top ten at Infinion, I swear to ya.

 

[sherwin]

I think 650central.com has what you need to get started with something like this, check them out.

 

[BigBoreSwede]

Hello.

It´s very easy! At least Rudiger at xs650shop.de has all the stuff you´ll need to be able to change both filter to paperfilters. And Rudiger get most of his parts from MikeXS as far as I understand.


I did the oilfilter change on my own about a week ago and it took me an hour and a half. Really easy!


/BigBoreSwede

 

[atomic22]

I don't know a whole lot about the oil movement in the XS650, so I'm wondering would a remote oil filtration system like this be possible?

If not, why?? If so, where would the in and out come from?

Thanks for satisfying my curiosity.

 

[Teebs]

Yes, it can be done. It has been done. Just off the top of my head, I know blacksmithbilly did an xs with a remote oil filter. I believe he modified the tubes at the oil filter cover.

 

[AceofSpades]

I don't know a whole lot about the oil movement in the XS650, so I'm wondering would a remote oil filtration system like this be possible?

If not, why?? If so, where would the in and out come from?

Thanks for satisfying my curiosity.

This is what I was wanting to know about..... I want this type of set up on my machine..

 

[atomic22]

Here is the post Teebs is talking about on the TCU

Remote Oil Filter

 

[Teebs]

Nope, I had the two mods kind of melded together in my head. That's for an oil cooler. He also posted up pics of a finned clutch cover he did with a remote oil filter mod, that he put on his son's scoot. Jeepurz over at TCU has also done oil cooler and remote filter mods. He does great work, and would be an excellent resource to get some information from as well. Don't hesitate to go over there and hit them both up for info. They're both standup guys and will give you some great ideas to work with. I'd ask Jeepurz first, just because he's on there quite a bit more than billy.

 

[Hooligans]

This is not my personal build but if interested I can get you the link to all the info

 

[atomic22]

Hooligans if you could post the info that would be cool.

Thanks Teebs. Here's the remote finned setup

 

[AceofSpades]

This is not my personal build but if interested I can get you the link to all the info

JACKPOT!!!!! That's what I want!! if you could post the link up I would really appreciate it

 

[Blacksmithbilly]

This is not my personal build but if interested I can get you the link to all the info

I think these pics were from Chris W's build thread....
http://www.bobbertalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=6949&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60

I did the casework for him.

 

[Hooligans]

yes Blacksmith... this is the build. Link is posted above

 

[XSLeo]

I built my own spin on sump filter, and the right side cover mods. The right side cover mods can be done so you can retain the stock oil filter in the cover. Or you can leave it out.
The sump filter spin on filter replaces the internal sump filter screen. I made my spin on filter to use any filter with a 3/4 inch by 16 threads per inch filter. You can get adapters that will fit most any filter. The one I used on the sump was for a garden tractor. They sell for about $11 at most any place that sells garden tractors. If you get an adapter to fit the metric filters like most foreign cars use then you might find a small filter that will be cheaper.
With the side cover adaptations, you can plumb in a filter and a cooler. Run the oil out of the engine to the filter, then to the cooler. The oil filters better before the cooler.Then back into the engine.
I set it up to use a 3/4 x 16 oil filter. I can use a PH8A filter, this filter will add about 1 quart to the oil capacity. More oil can make the engine a bit cooler and the extra oil will help lubricate better longer.
I think I have a few pics. If I can Find them I'll try to post them.

 

[atomic22]

I built my own spin on sump filter, and the right side cover mods. The right side cover mods can be done so you can retain the stock oil filter in the cover. Or you can leave it out.
The sump filter spin on filter replaces the internal sump filter screen. I made my spin on filter to use any filter with a 3/4 inch by 16 threads per inch filter. You can get adapters that will fit most any filter. The one I used on the sump was for a garden tractor. They sell for about $11 at most any place that sells garden tractors. If you get an adapter to fit the metric filters like most foreign cars use then you might find a small filter that will be cheaper.
With the side cover adaptations, you can plumb in a filter and a cooler. Run the oil out of the engine to the filter, then to the cooler. The oil filters better before the cooler.Then back into the engine.
I set it up to use a 3/4 x 16 oil filter. I can use a PH8A filter, this filter will add about 1 quart to the oil capacity. More oil can make the engine a bit cooler and the extra oil will help lubricate better longer.
I think I have a few pics. If I can Find them I'll try to post them.

Thanks for the info...I'm really looking forward to the pictures.