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Gotmine
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 08:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

just finished changing the fluids (motor, trans). my dealership didn't have a service manual in stock, but it's ordered. i changed fluids using info found in the search function. two questions:
1: should i be worried if there are shavings on the drain plug to the trans, or is a little normal (mine could be considered just a little over normal)?
2: didn't really see the clutch spring that everyone was talking about, but i did drain with the bike upright and refilled with exactly 1 bottle of gear oil. am i good to go?

i just purchased the bike so that was the reason for the rush on changing fluids without the manual. i really feel uncomfortable riding when i'm not sure if the oil has ever even been changed. it's an '04 xb12r. thanks for any speedy responses.
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Buell666
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 08:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

your fine. a little bit of metal shavings are normal. 1 quart is good. i would recomend you use the harley formula plus in the primary. good stuff. now get on your bike and have a good time.
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Spatten1
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 09:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Scary metal shavings on the tranny plug are normal. Some people think it's the chain wearing.

One quart will do it. The spring is cone shaped, not a coil spring.

Have a good ride.
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