This my 3 rd response on this thread .... I just did my 6th oil change ( on 1330 ) and I has almost no particles on either GOLD plug ........ Hope they get yours solved and fixed ...... Mike
Particles are not unusual. Did you feel them? Metal aligned like that on a magnet, but if it is chalky is is not an issue. If it is gritty, that would be an issue.
I've almost always seen some metal on both my 2008 GS and 2012 RT. I think it was more common with the first few changes. I never felt it was a sign of damage or failure..... just wear.
I'll see what my F3 looks like this winter when I do the first change.
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Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
All is normal.... They say it's very common to see this up to and even past the 5th oil change!
I think the fact that many (Including Me) Switch to the Gold Plugs which have a magnet about 5 times stronger than the weak stock magnet leads to More metal fillings on the tip during oil change?
I think the fact that many (Including Me) Switch to the Gold Plugs which have a magnet about 5 times stronger than the weak stock magnet leads to More metal fillings on the tip during oil change?
I have the stock drain plugs still .... Oil change is coming up so I will keep an eye on it.
I agree with post #30. After about the 3rd oil change it is not uncommon to see the magnets lightly covered with fine power-like filings.
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Something is coming apart. My guess is the clutch. Take it to the dealer ASAP. I probably would use the towing option and like everyone said, take your evidence. They will cover it.
Something is coming apart. My guess is the clutch. Take it to the dealer ASAP. I probably would use the towing option and like everyone said, take your evidence. They will cover it.
Just did another oil change yesterday and I now have 23,000 miles on this spyder and once agian metal on the drain plug. Called the dealer again and they will call brp moday!20170311_142509.jpg
Just did another oil change yesterday and I now have 23,000 miles on this spyder and once agian metal on the drain plug. Called the dealer again and they will call brp moday!20170311_142509.jpg
...... I know some folks say no big deal .......... However I have the 1330 with 29,000 plus and just did my 6th oil change and I don't have anywhere near that much stuff .............. Mike
If you just have reverse and neutral but no forward gears, have the dealer check the reverse actuator switch. Mine went bad last year and had to be replaced.
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If the 'final drive pulley' (front sprocket?) went then you wouldn't have reverse either.
Is this an SE or SM?
Good luck !
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Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
If the 'final drive pulley' (front sprocket?) went then you wouldn't have reverse either.
Is this an SE or SM?
Good luck !
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That is what I figure. It's a sm6 and I lost all gears just grinds!! So I sent the day getting it to the shop 125 moles away hoping to get a loner like I was told when I bought the thing...no loaner and they are 4 weeks out! Going to be a very long month!
Just did the second oil change on my 2015 f3 that I bought new 3 months ago. When I did the first oil change there was tons of metal onot the magnetic drain plug. So now that it has 13500 miles time for the second and the same thing. Is anyone seeing this.
I rev'd the mine to the max quite often during the 1st 500 miles. Hit 110 mph speedo in 5th gear on my 2015 F3's SE6. Zero metal particles on the oil plug at 3000 miles. After I changed oil/filter I installed both gold drain plugs. All runs fine. In contrast to others who state they only need slightly over 5 quarts of oil--mine needed a full 6 quarts of AMSOil Metric 10W40 & the oil stick shows just at the very bottom of the adequate range. Maybe I got the long end of the oil stick
Mine ran much better after the oil change--the vibrations reduced, the thumb shift trans shifted quicker-I believe it takes time for things to settle down & wear in properly.
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Just did the second oil change on my 2015 f3 that I bought new 3 months ago. When I did the first oil change there was tons of metal onot the magnetic drain plug. So now that it has 13500 miles time for the second and the same thing. Is anyone seeing this.
that is scary, the rep from BRP should see your picture
If you just have reverse and neutral but no forward gears, have the dealer check the reverse actuator switch. Mine went bad last year and had to be replaced.
That's gonna be tough riding on the freeway--keep your mirror's adjusted..
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