[LyleB]

A question regarding oil screen... I'm sure this question has been asked before, but admittedly, I'm a little too lazy to do a thorough search of all posts. Mea Culpa! Anyway... getting ready for first oil change. I have a service manual that mentioned a 'screen' for oil. Picked up O-ring at dealer (the only place that seems to have them locally). Got oil and filter, but... can't figure out where the screen is supposed to go. This is a 2022 CForce 600. Dealer showed me a parts diagram that put the screen on 'top' of the filter. Bought one 'cause I wasn't sure. When I pulled the cover for the filter, no screen. Not sure if I actually need it, and if so where. I will say it was stupidly expensive. At this point, I'm just going to replace the filter unless I can figure out the screen thing.  Any pointers?
Another subject... Asked if CFMoto had recommendations regarding synthetic vs. 'Dino' oil. No comment. Don't think their parts guy really knew much. Not surprising these day. All these auto part places hire people that know nothing about motor vehicles. Guessing if I had a question about 'smart' phones, they'd be all over it. I think all us old f...kers are going to have to go back to work just to be able to help folks out.

[NMKawierider]

The oil screen on the older ones was accessed by removing several side case covers and was found at the bottom where it just keeps larger stuff out of the pump pick-up area. Because of that I have never cleaned it in mine...yet..but will if I ever have to get into the wet clutch area. Yours I believe the drain plug is in the center of the screen's cover.. so just take the bolts out of that cover, pull it down, clean the screen and reassemble. You should clean it...and that's all its needs, not replaced. and if you see it has large metal pieces on it, it might be reason for concern. Otherwise no worries.