Oil Spot(ted)

[Bewarethemoon]

I came across this on Instagram from the profile of a German Flat Track racer.



Really interesting design worth sharing and has certainly got me thinking.

Daniel,

 

[Adamc]

I came across this on Instagram from the profile of a German Flat Track racer.

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Really interesting design worth sharing and has certainly got me thinking.

Daniel,

I like that Daniel. Any more info?

 

[Bewarethemoon]

I sent him an enquiring message and he confirmed my suspicions, it’s a spin on filter in place of the starter motor that’s plumbed into the sump plate reservoir.

What intrigues me is that when I was talking to Rick of Smedspeed when I was last over at his place he mentioned he’s stopped producing his oil reservoir kits as he thinks there’s issues with the oil not circulating, this would solve that problem I think?

Daniel.

 

[Adamc]

Sound reasonable; I will watch any further info you divulge. My electric leg works well so not sure I would give up the space. But I may go the Smedspeed big bore and look at that option at that time.
Thanks for the update.

 

[46th Georgia]

I sent him an enquiring message and he confirmed my suspicions, it’s a spin on filter in place of the starter motor that’s plumbed into the sump plate reservoir.

What intrigues me is that when I was talking to Rick of Smedspeed when I was last over at his place he mentioned he’s stopped producing his oil reservoir kits as he thinks there’s issues with the oil not circulating, this would solve that problem I think?

Daniel.

When you use the term "oil reservoir" what are referring to?

 

[Bewarethemoon]

When you use the term "oil reservoir" what are referring to?

Hi @46th Georgia



Daniel.

 

[46th Georgia]

Hi @46th Georgia

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Daniel.

Thanks Daniel. I have not seen one of those. I am considering Smedspeeds oil sump/filter kit. I haven't heard anything negative about it. Have you?

 

[Bewarethemoon]

Thanks Daniel. I have not seen one of those. I am considering Smedspeeds oil sump/filter kit. I haven't heard anything negative about it. Have you?

That’s the oil reservoir in lieu of starter motor. Rick doesn’t like them as feels the oil doesn’t circulate.

The oil sump/spin on filter is great

Daniel.

 

[46th Georgia]

That’s the oil reservoir in lieu of starter motor. Rick doesn’t like them as feels the oil doesn’t circulate.

The oil sump/spin on filter is great

Daniel.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

 

[Jim]

Have a read here...

https://www.xs650.com/threads/oil-filter.72/post-523814

 

[Adamc]

Have a read here...

https://www.xs650.com/threads/oil-filter.72/post-523814


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Cheers @Jim
Interesting article, and worth looking into further.