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Old 12-10-2016, 08:49 AM
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This is what my oil looked like when I drained it from my 2005 Ultra Classic. It's a 1450 with 56,000 miles on it.
I haven't gotten into the engine yet but I think it's from my main bearings. Any thoughts from anyone?
 
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Old 12-14-2016, 10:20 AM
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From that photo it isn't easy to be certain of what we can see - sure that isn't just fine bubbles? Does your engine actually behave as if there is something wrong with it?
 
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Old 12-14-2016, 02:32 PM
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Looks like bubbles from here. If it was brass shavings, that much would surely have been making a noticeable noise. Need more info on what bike was doing/sounding like, or if you just rode around the block a few times before draining the oil.
 
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Old 12-14-2016, 09:12 PM
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The motor started clapping/ knocking while out riding. It also had vibration on deceleration.
 
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Old 12-15-2016, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Skillet BPMC
The motor started clapping/ knocking while out riding. It also had vibration on deceleration.
Rats! Bubbles or not, it sounds as if your engine is in dire need of attention.
 

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Old 12-15-2016, 06:07 AM
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Has it ever been opened before?
 
 
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