Oil change

I changed the oil for the first time on this recently purchased Silverwing and the book shows a round oil screen inside the engine. I only saw a spring not the screen. Does that mean the screen was previously removed and not replaced? If so, I assume running without it is not good.
Any comments?

Put your finger in the hole.It might be stucked in there

Beware of the mouse .....it"s very hungry

I did that but did not feel anything that was not rigid. Maybe I just don't know what to look for. Should it have fallen out?

Not to worry, I already fed the little sucker!

If it's in there you 'll feel it round an inch deep from the opening.Are you sure it didnt fel iside the bucket with the used oil?

Anyway...If your SW was used, maybe someone forgot to reinstal it.

The screen often stays up inside.

This is what you are looking for!

I did my 600 mile oil change and I must admit...this bike is the easiest oil change I have ever done. I love the easy access....I did have to purchase the Honda #5 oil wrench however; getting the original factory oil filter (without the #5 wrench) did not work well for me.

The SWing is very easy to change the oil. I bought the filter wrench, I think it is the #5, and it makes it so easy. I tried the first few times with the old style filter wrench it and seemed more difficult. I did a pictorial years ago but like Pastor Ron said..it is very easy.