griennehornette
XS650 Enthusiast
Howdy all.
Changed the oil yesterday, and was presented with small gifts of black plastic detritus (is "detritus" singular or plural? or both? maybe it's detriti? I dunno...) on the sump plate. Took a picture, with the oil plug copper gasket for perspective.
Searched the forums and figure these are bits of the cam chain guide. Thought I'd post just to see if anyone thinks it's something else.
I might be getting close to the end of the ride for awhile. I don't hear any noise such as described in various posts, suggesting that the guide is so far gone I should stop riding tomorrow. However, I assume the size of these pieces mean I can maybe finish out the season, before replacement would be necessary. Top-end rebuild - in my case - could mean no bike next year, due to limited time, funds, and both mechanical ability and intelligence. Takes me all day to do simple stuff.
So I'm kinda hoping I'll get an overwhelming response of, "No worries! You'll be able to ride for another 5 years before dealing with it."
I don't expect that response. However, I can always dream.
Changed the oil yesterday, and was presented with small gifts of black plastic detritus (is "detritus" singular or plural? or both? maybe it's detriti? I dunno...) on the sump plate. Took a picture, with the oil plug copper gasket for perspective.
Searched the forums and figure these are bits of the cam chain guide. Thought I'd post just to see if anyone thinks it's something else.
I might be getting close to the end of the ride for awhile. I don't hear any noise such as described in various posts, suggesting that the guide is so far gone I should stop riding tomorrow. However, I assume the size of these pieces mean I can maybe finish out the season, before replacement would be necessary. Top-end rebuild - in my case - could mean no bike next year, due to limited time, funds, and both mechanical ability and intelligence. Takes me all day to do simple stuff.
So I'm kinda hoping I'll get an overwhelming response of, "No worries! You'll be able to ride for another 5 years before dealing with it."
I don't expect that response. However, I can always dream.