Metal on Primary drain plug
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From: Glendale AZ
Yeah mine too...just fine fuzz. The larger particles would have me concerned, are you getting any excessive noise outside of the norm?
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From: Al Bu Ker Key, New Mexico
I have never had quite that much but dont think its anything to worry about. It does look as if maybe that fluid has been in there a while longer than maybe it should have been. Dont want to cast doubts at the dealer doing the service but this is one reason I do my own......that way I know for sure. Change the fluid and check it again at next regular scheduled maintenance (15K).
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From: Lebanon, Pa
Dealer said it was normal they recommended Bel ray in the Trans and to use the Formula + in the primary
also said some of it could have been from when the clutch came out of adjustment. I will probably drive it the way it is and change out to what they recommended in a week or two
also said some of it could have been from when the clutch came out of adjustment. I will probably drive it the way it is and change out to what they recommended in a week or two
I saw about what you're seeing at 1K, a little less at 5K, and just a slight bit of fuzz at 10K. Now going on 18K and no problems. Looks pretty normal to me.
Mike
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Last edited by mike5380; Aug 2, 2012 at 02:56 PM.
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So how does a clutch "come out of adjustment?" Only way I know is if the center adjuster nut was not tightened. A slipping clutch will leave a lot of metal behind. Although primaries will have a lot of metal floating around in there anyway just from normal clutch use and wear.
Myself, I change engine oil, filter, transmission oil and primary oil every time together. I also don't let it ever go past 3000 miles (unless on a trip) and use Syn3 in all 3. So far, so good on 2 different bikes. I have never understood all these theories and advice on using non synthetic oil is somehow better.
Myself, I change engine oil, filter, transmission oil and primary oil every time together. I also don't let it ever go past 3000 miles (unless on a trip) and use Syn3 in all 3. So far, so good on 2 different bikes. I have never understood all these theories and advice on using non synthetic oil is somehow better.
Last edited by Guntoter; Aug 2, 2012 at 12:02 PM.
