I had the bike level on a lift, and was draining both the trans and the motor at the same time, 7000 miles on the bike this was the 3rd oil change, 20W-50 Amsoil in the motor ,, Red-Line Shockproof in the trans. While dumping the oil I found these 3 bearings. one 1/4 in, and the other two 3/8 in. and I really dont know if they came from the tansmission or the motor. My first thought was maybe the 3/8 from the clutch shift block?? I re-filled with new oil, there are no strange sounds, no vibrations, the clutch lever feels fine, So I called the dealer, they said they would have to test ride it, and if they could not hear anything I would have to wait until something goes, Not what I wanted to hear. If anyone has any thoughs I would appreciate it... Thanks Tim

 

Well, maybe you just cured the "rocks in a can" sound for your bike, only trouble is it may grenade at any moment!!!!!!1111

WTH??? Those look like muffler bearings.

 

What year is your ride? This stuff is scary to hear as a potential new buyer...

You don't hear this kind of thing with the Jap bikes...

 

Sounds like kidney stones! just kiddin'. Are you sure they weren't already in your oil drain pan?

 

You can't be serious can you? Maybe you should buy a Jap bike.

 

The first thing that I said when reading your subject line was "WHAT".....

I would most definantly keep an eye on it. I'd even run a magnet into that case and see if it brings anything else out!

Be interesting to find out how they got into the cases? Maybe someone at an assy plant had a bad day?

 

I found a Swahili pigmy in mine.................NORMAL.

Ball bearings in the crankcase were a Pre-strike gift for all '08 owners......no charge.

 

Exactly. Maybe I should! hearing stories like this is not a good sign, especially for a bike brand priced thousands more then others.

 

I got one to sell ya.......99 XX, priced right, pm me........

 

Relax, they put ball bearings in the case to keep the crankshaft polished. Antiquated but effective.