[jv532]

The oil pump on my 2001 xl800 is sticking and causing excessive smoking. Has anyone rebuilt their pump or do i need to replace it.

 

[GCwaverunner]

Its probably not sticking. The lever has probably just gone full circle dis placing the spring. Just take the wire off, loosen the nut, re-wind the lever so it has spring tension and connect back up. Happens all the time. Just check that the lever is not bent.