when i pour oil into my case it goes in clear or yellow/brown tint, when i drain it its silver. this leads me to believe its metal shavings or particles that cahnges the color. do yalls bikes do this to oil? i was thinking of flushing my case. i was wondering if i should flush it w/ kerosine and refill w/ oil, ride 10 min or so and then change oil again. any suggestions???
silver oil change
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MikeT
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You probably have aluminum clutch plates. The aluminum quickly contaminates the oil. The silvery stuff you see is aluminum particles so it is important to change your crankcase oil at a minimum every other ride. When you replace your clutch you can get steel plates if you want, they will last a little longer and contaminate the oil a little less. I wouldn't worry and I don't feel you need to flush the cases. Just keep up on your oil changing and you'll be fine.
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will the aluminum clutches wear out fast?
the oil is silver it has a irridescent hugh to it, this is caused by metalic particles. i dont think its from coolant, it looks like metal flake just really fine flakes like shavings.
maybe ill just stop using my clutch :)
the oil is silver it has a irridescent hugh to it, this is caused by metalic particles. i dont think its from coolant, it looks like metal flake just really fine flakes like shavings.
maybe ill just stop using my clutch :)
If after 10 minutes of riding your oil is grey and metalic, there's a problem. Your riding the clutch a lot or it's slipping by itself. Try stiffer clutch springs if you don't ride the clutch, or just use the clutch for starting. Also, your cable could be adjusted wrong. I use Gear Saver, when it goes in it's red, 15 rides later it's a dull red.
just my .02 cents
just my .02 cents
