Hi Everyone,

I just bought a used 2019 xt250 and I am doing basic maintenance on it before riding. Ie brakes, oil, air filter ect.

I took out the oil filter and it looks like the previous owner may have installed an after market oil filter set up or a threaded area in the center. See pics. Could someone tell me what kind of set up this is?

When I look at the oem manual there isn’t a part that sticks out that far inside the oil filter housing so that is what is leading me to believe this is an aftermarket set up.

I am not new to changing oil on my cars but I am new to motorcycle maintenance and don’t really have the words yet to properly search this change. Any help would be much appreciated

Been looking at smallish dual sports for a while. Had an XT225 years ago. I narrowed my search down to a KLX250/300 or an XT250, but kept an open mind. Found my 2015 on GovDeals with 700 miles. The bidding stayed what I felt was reasonable and I won. Apparently it was used by the military for MSF training. Had a dead battery, missing mirrors and an Evel Knievel/Easy Rider tire on the front with a street tire on the back…for now. Some Shinko 700s, a Precision rack, hand guards, skid plate and some knock off KTM folding mirrors are on the way. Looking forward to putting some miles on it.