Metal shavings in the oil from my 1979 CB750

[EMM]

I just emptied the oil on my bike today and found tons of small metal shavings. Does this look like a problematic amount?

 

[brettp]

I've always been on the lookout for metal in the oil. Curious to hear from others, too.

 

[Biebs]

Small glitter - did you do any mechanical work recently - like a clutch??

miles on engine??

primary chain or OHV chain loose??

put in fresh oil run it for 200 miles and check oil again.

No large pieces - not a problem.

 

[brettp]

Small glitter - did you do any mechanical work recently - like a clutch??

miles on engine??

primary chain or OHV chain loose??

put in fresh oil run it for 200 miles and check oil again.

No large pieces - not a problem.

Really? Small pieces not a problem? I don't have experience with this, so I would have been concerned.

 

[EMM]

Small glitter - did you do any mechanical work recently - like a clutch??

miles on engine??

primary chain or OHV chain loose??

put in fresh oil run it for 200 miles and check oil again.

No large pieces - not a problem.

The bike’s been sitting for a long time. From what I can tell, the chain was pretty loose. I’ll get it running and then go from there. Thank you!

 

[SenseAmidMadness]

Did you run a magnet through those? I always do when I find shavings. That can give you a clue as to where they came from.

 

[gregb6718]

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