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·Hey fellas,
Last year, when the bike was still under warrenty, I found some small flakey gold colored metal in my oil. I took it to the dealer who promptly disected the top end in search of flaking rocker arms. However, no visible problem was found (the lower end wasn't touched tho), and I was told that they would contact the Duc Rep. The Duc rep told my dealer that sometimes they coat the inside of the engine with a kind of paint, and that that may be the cause of the mystery material. This put my mind at rest for a while (especially since the bike ran fine and still does), but since then I've had the golden flakes in every oil change I've done. I've tested it to see if it is magnetic, but it isn't. Any idea what this material is? Anyone have a similar experience? I'm starting to get a little worried since I've been finding it on a consistent basis.
I have a suspicion that it may be some sort of bearing material, or perhaps chunks of the cylinder. I've had the bike since 2001. It's a Monster S4, hasn't been raced or ridden recklessly, and has had regular oil changes and maintenance.
Last year, when the bike was still under warrenty, I found some small flakey gold colored metal in my oil. I took it to the dealer who promptly disected the top end in search of flaking rocker arms. However, no visible problem was found (the lower end wasn't touched tho), and I was told that they would contact the Duc Rep. The Duc rep told my dealer that sometimes they coat the inside of the engine with a kind of paint, and that that may be the cause of the mystery material. This put my mind at rest for a while (especially since the bike ran fine and still does), but since then I've had the golden flakes in every oil change I've done. I've tested it to see if it is magnetic, but it isn't. Any idea what this material is? Anyone have a similar experience? I'm starting to get a little worried since I've been finding it on a consistent basis.
I have a suspicion that it may be some sort of bearing material, or perhaps chunks of the cylinder. I've had the bike since 2001. It's a Monster S4, hasn't been raced or ridden recklessly, and has had regular oil changes and maintenance.