Shavings in the oil.

[steve may]

Can anyone tell me what is an acceptable amount of metal shavings on the 2 magnetic drain plugs? It's 2006 XB12R,3000 miles and this was the third oil change. What I found was enough metal to cover my thumb nail on each magnet. This is more than I'm comfortable with.

 

[GatorBuell]

Is it real fine like dust or is it real gritty like coarse sand.

 

[steve may]

It's fine, but sure seems like A lot.

 

[GatorBuell]

What kinda oil do you use and do you take short rides alot and how long do you take to warm the bike up. Im not sure if its a big deal but I had very little by my 3rd change on my 06'. I would be concerned if it was gritty or had some big chunk.

 

[steve may]

No chunks its real fine, I just switched from standard Harley 20w50 to Redline syn. 20w50 today. I let it warm-up while I gear up and my average ride is 30 miles at A time.

 

[veeemdoubleu]

whats the best oil i can give my XB12r??

 

[GatorBuell]

Sounds like its ok just check it at next oil change, as long as its real fine like dust and no sizable chunks. Just use a good oil filter.

veeemdoubleu
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[steve may]

Thanks Gator, I think I might change it in 500 miles just out of curiosity.