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2003 tc88
Oil sample lab showed high copper(nothing else) I cut apart oil filter and did indeed find copper/bronze flakes. Dealership checked out bike extensivly and say nothing wrong. They claim there is no copper in a tc88. I only have 18000 KM. anyone had similar complaint?
Gyrnorth
saw a torn down 440 cid engine out of a 69 Charger..the bearings were from one of those discount mail order places ..you could actually see the copper showing thru the silver coating on the main bearings..altho I doubt this is your prob.
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