EMM CB750 Enthusiast Messages 40 Reaction score 8 Points 8 Location Idaho Jul 20, 2023 #1 I just emptied the oil on my bike today and found tons of small metal shavings. Does this look like a problematic amount? Attachments 2C4096AA-C38A-4C48-8CC0-371C72AE75BD.jpeg 291.7 KB · Views: 59 F0E442AD-EB22-4BF6-B428-CB3EFB1D98EF.jpeg 295.7 KB · Views: 58
I just emptied the oil on my bike today and found tons of small metal shavings. Does this look like a problematic amount?
B brettp CB750 Junkie Top Contributor Messages 881 Reaction score 337 Points 63 Location Florida Jul 20, 2023 #2 I've always been on the lookout for metal in the oil. Curious to hear from others, too.
B Biebs CB750 Addict Messages 147 Reaction score 60 Points 28 Location Phoenix AZ Jul 21, 2023 #3 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.
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.
B brettp CB750 Junkie Top Contributor Messages 881 Reaction score 337 Points 63 Location Florida Jul 21, 2023 #4 Biebs said: 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. Click to expand... Really? Small pieces not a problem? I don't have experience with this, so I would have been concerned.
Biebs said: 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. Click to expand... Really? Small pieces not a problem? I don't have experience with this, so I would have been concerned.
EMM CB750 Enthusiast Messages 40 Reaction score 8 Points 8 Location Idaho Jul 21, 2023 #5 Biebs said: 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. Click to expand... 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!
Biebs said: 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. Click to expand... 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!
S SenseAmidMadness CB750 Addict Top Contributor Messages 289 Reaction score 154 Points 43 Location Middle Tennessee, USA Jul 24, 2023 #6 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.
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.
G gregb6718 CB750 Enthusiast Messages 41 Reaction score 6 Points 8 Location Maryville, TN Jul 26, 2023 #7 A magnetic drain plug is your friend! goldplug.com