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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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Was chainging fluids last night on my 09 Ultra and noticed a few shavings on the primary drain plug magnet. Wasn't much, didn't completely cover the bolt end, but was enough to wipe off and most looked to be maybe a quarter inch long, and thin like, well shavings.
I wonder with all the talk about the clutch compensator, could the shavings be a symptom of a compensator problem? I also have to admit the primary was a little low on juice. I poured the drained fluid into a bottle with a scale on the side and had about 30 oz. Checked the manual and now I know it takes 38 oz.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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Don't panic. Shavings on the primary drain plug magnet are normal. Drain the oil, clean the magnet well, refill and enjoy.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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Exactly what I did, and rode her to work today.........where do they come from
 
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Exactly what I did, and rode her to work today.........where do they come from

Primary chain on metal sprockets. All normal.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Especially on a new bike still breaking in.
 
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'09'--Still breaking in?????
 
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DUH...That is why there is a magnet? On my '04, I don't even pay attention to the magnt. I pull it out wipe it off. I guess if there were a chain link attached, that would be bad.

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You'll see similar stuff on the drain plug in the transmission when the time comes. Fear not!
 
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Metal to metal...simple wear....just ride...as long as the fluids are good and the level is right, just ride.
 
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