I must say, this has been an interesting topic to read through. The bottom line is if you change your oil and filters/strainers every 1000 miles or 1700 kms , then bad things will not happen to your engine.
I have been using the sump strainer from Mikesxs for the last 4 years and it works great. I only drive about 1700 kms per year. I remove the sump plate/strainer, clean the strainer with a solvent and put it back in. With its extra backing for strength its doing a fine job, and I see no indication of the mesh being damaged.
I also use the Heiden Oil filter/cooler from Mikesxs. Each year I replace the paper filter which is made in Tiawan. Its also doing its job, with no problems.
I always warm the engine up at idle speed before riding. Probably not a smart thing to start the engine and immediately rip off down the road. Might just rip the mesh in the sump strainer.
Just my 2 cents worth.
I have been using the sump strainer from Mikesxs for the last 4 years and it works great. I only drive about 1700 kms per year. I remove the sump plate/strainer, clean the strainer with a solvent and put it back in. With its extra backing for strength its doing a fine job, and I see no indication of the mesh being damaged.
I also use the Heiden Oil filter/cooler from Mikesxs. Each year I replace the paper filter which is made in Tiawan. Its also doing its job, with no problems.
I always warm the engine up at idle speed before riding. Probably not a smart thing to start the engine and immediately rip off down the road. Might just rip the mesh in the sump strainer.
Just my 2 cents worth.