Oil change question

Hello everyone. I'm new to the site, but have been VERY impressed by all the great information I've gotten already! I have a question: I changed the oil tonight in my '81 XJ750 in preparation for the long winter here in MN. After I had everything back together and the new oil poured in, I noticed I had forgotten to put the little spring back in with the oil filter. Is this going to cause me any issues? Do I need to drain all the oil, remove the oil filter, put the spring back in, and fill 'er up with new oil again?? Any advice on the subject would be much appreciated!

Muttly

 

Yes, you need it.

Just remove the oil filter housing, you won't loose much of the oil (of course you should re-fill to the sight if it gets real low)... but yes, you need the spring.

Without a question.

 

Thanks for the information Ease. I'll put the spring back in right away.

On another subject, I really like the black and white checkering on your bike. Did you paint it yourself? If so, how did you do the checkering?

Muttly

 

You need it in there if you are going to operate the bike.
You dont if the bike is going to be laid-up and not used for months.

Put the Spring on your Keys so you'll remember it's got to go back in.

The prudent thing to do ... though ... is: Put it on so you DON'T forget!

 

Don't forget about the washer that goes with that spring!

It should be cover, spring, washer, and then oil filter.

 

Thanks for all the information guys. I'll be removing the oil filter and replacing the spring tonight!!

 

Nick,

Thanks for posting the order of the items in the oil filter cover. I dropped all said parts into the oil pan today, and didn't get the chance to observe the proper order. Now, I just need to find that washer at the bottom of the pan with chop sticks or something (my hand).

Jon

 

Hey sorry I never saw you're question.

The checkering isn't actually painted. I had a local sign shop cut it for me out of white vinyl, and I laid it out over my fresh paintjob (after letting it dry and wet-sanding it smooth). Then I shot about 5 coats of clear over it so that I can wet-sand the clear to where it is all smooth (no bumps from the vinyl).

I have some pics of how I did it if you're interested.

Also have a close up of the paint in my gallery below.