I did an oil change last weekend. Replaced the oil filter, gasket, new crushed washers for the drain plug, (oil no longer leaks), thought I was the man, then someone asked me if I checked the strainer. The what? Thanks a lot Haynes
Hi blank slate,
strainer? The guy was responding to the truth in advertising laws.
The XS650 don't have actual oil filters unless the wide mesh oil strainer in the engine side-cover has been converted to use the aftermarket finned plug from MikesXS that uses a Honda oil filter.
The other strainer is built into the engine sump plate.
Best check it out too, they are prone to having their mesh breaking.
Wished I was riding it