Metal on Primary Drain Plug Magnet
08-17-2009 | 03:50 PM
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Metal on Primary Drain Plug Magnet
My bike has 5000 miles on it and I just changed my primary fluid for the second time (first time was at 1000 miles). The magnetic tip had alot of fine metal dust on it, covering the magnet tip itself, is this normal? I didn't notice it at the 1000 mile primary fluid change.
Thanks for any help.
08-17-2009 | 03:55 PM
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From: Republic of Texas
08-17-2009 | 04:11 PM
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From: NJ
08-17-2009 | 04:20 PM
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Dust (mud) is normal. Shards, I've had a few, usually from the starter drive or ring gear.
08-17-2009 | 05:24 PM
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From: South of Raleigh, and west of the coast, NC.
Sounds normal clutch friction plate dust.....
08-17-2009 | 07:01 PM
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From: Southern California
08-17-2009 | 07:49 PM
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From: Northwest PA
Normal, in fact I would be worried if there wasn't any.
08-17-2009 | 07:51 PM
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From: Earth
it is normal
we call it buckwheat hair.
08-17-2009 | 07:57 PM
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From: Out and about
Definitely normal unless they are big pieces, then, not so normal.
08-17-2009 | 08:37 PM
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From: OKC
It's broke and very dangerous! I'll pay for shipping and you can send it to me. I'll take it off your hands.
Your welcome...