Metal shavings on primary drain bolt. Normal or...

[TreyE]

Ok so my 07 XB12R has 4000 miles. I just changed oil yesterday to 20-50 royal purple in swingarm and primary. The swingarm had no metal shavings. The primary had a good amount. Is this normal from break in to 4000 miles? Idk when oil was change last I just bought it used. Here's the picture.

 

[thrstrmech]

I have an '03 Lightning and have found the same result, about half of what you have there

 

[GAXB9R]

I have had the same results drig an oil change. No problems as of yet. 2003 xb9r and thos photo was taken 3000 miles ago.

 

[TreyE]

Ok so nothin to worry about then I'm hoping. I'll change oil in another 2k to be sure.

 

[thuren67]

Holy ****

 

[TreyE]

Holy ****

What? Can't say that and then not explain

 

[anrkizm95]

gaxb9r's is normal yours looks like theres a couple big chunks in it.

 

[netty2424]

Looks normal to me.

 

[netty2424]

gaxb9r's is normal yours looks like theres a couple big chunks in it.

I do see what you're talking about in that first pic. Were all of the shavings small, or did you have some chunks in there? Hard to tell by the pics.

 

[GAXB9R]

If there was nothing large in there i think it is fine. Just looks like it may have never been changed before and possibly a small bit of water.

 

[TreyE]

I drained it checked everything tightened everything. It stays under a cover and doesn't see rain. Glad I changed it. I'll keep an eye on things and change again early. No big chunks just bigger shavings than others.

 

[mmcn49]

You’ll get more chips if the primary is too tight. I check mine at every oil change and have few chips.

 

[TreyE]

What do you mean primary too tight?

 

[TreyE]

The belt?

 

[oh9bolt]

The primary chain.

 

[TreyE]

Ahhhh....well it hasn't been messed with since factory I would assume. I'll check in next oil change with results..

 

[mmcn49]

Using the shop manual check for play. Leave it on the loose side of what the manual says.

 

[TreyE]

Ill take a look at the manual when I get home. Its like .25" - .5" free play if I remember correctly?