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I really appreciate the thoughts, some good points to consider. I suppose compression test might indicate both lack of oil delivery to cylinders or worn cylinder walls. I could also drop the oil pan and see if the pickup is clogged. I was hoping it would just blast me in the face when I open it...

Thanks, not a bad thought. I unfortunately did not capture oil from this change, as it was only a 500 mi change and I didn't expect so much crap. The previous change I did get a Blackstone, which showed high iron but not other metals, which might hint that it's not a bearing. Taking off the...

Hey all, reviving my old thread here to update the situation and maybe get some hints on best next steps. I didn't ride much last year as I got a new truck and was too fat for my riding gear. I put about 500 miles total since I last changed the oil, and decided to swap it since it's been a year...

Some of the shiny pieces are non-magnetic, some are.

Well, I got the oil filter apart. I did a sloppy job, so its possible some fragments are from the oil filter metal, but it seems unlikely all of it is (I only got some metal dust on the top corner of the filter with a screwdriver). I guess I'll need to open up the top end and pray its something...

Just double checked, and I have an order for Yamalube 15W50 Synth followed by Yamalube 10W40 Synth, so likely I put the 15W50 in, didn't like it, and switched to 10W40 right when I got the bike. Most likely this sample was of 10W40; either way it was most likely Yamalube synthetic within range...

Trying to figure out what oil was in it for sure, but pretty confident it was Yamalube synthetic 10w40. I remember when I first changed it, not liking how the shifting was and changing it again, but I don't recall which oil it was I didn't like. I have some Motul 7100 rT 10W-50 I meant to put in...

I am pretty confident I got the sample cleanly, stuck the container into the oil pouring out about midway through the oil change. I could pull another sample right now, but it likely wouldn't have much of anything in it yet until I get some more miles down. The data from the first sample is in...

Just got my 2nd Blackstone back and got some unfortunate info: " Iron is noticeably higher than we found in the first sample. We weren't sure how many miles the previous sample was run, so maybe a longer interval is behind the increase, but that doesn't entirely explain iron -- it's high even...

I can try to get pictures up later, but for the first time in my life, I have completely worn out a front tire with ~50% left on the rear (both tires installed together) after ~4k miles. Running Pirelli Scorpion Trails (can't remember number but will look). Anyone else run into this? Normal...

So I installed the side wind deflectors and the OEM touring windscreen trying to smoothen out the air hitting my helmet. Even fully up, I've noticed the air coming off the windscreen is louder hitting my helmet than if I stand up past it. I'm 5'11" and running seat in the high position. Fully...

I got the Puig front fender extender. Came with double sided tape on it, but instructions say now that it's for "fitment testing" only, and to drill 4 holes and install screws. I'm pretty lazy; anyone run just the tape? Do I really need to drill up my front fender?

The OEM cases are actually made by Shad, in case that affects your decision.

I'm a cheap bastard and got the 2-line version so no extra lines to worry about

I just tested the existing battery (its good) and also replaced it anyways to be sure with a brand new one. I'll also test as you said to make sure its not the tool, as well as connect both sides of the tool to one TB and make sure they match. I expect the tool not to be at fault though; was...

That's what I effectively ended up doing, although I screwed the left all the way in, then screwed the right out until it was close. It runs worse now as far as I can tell than when it was 10mb out of sync. I'll verify my tool is working right but, if that checks out I'm at a loss. Maybe I'll...

I had the bike nice and hot, rode it about 30 minutes prior. Was sitting around 190. I initially did as you described; turn the white screw 3/4 out, then try and adjust the left to match. But I needed to screw the left in to raise the numbers on that side (202) to match the right (212), and it...

So I finally got around to doing my TB sync, trying to resolve the jumpiness when rolling onto the throttle in sport mode despite a 2WDW tune, arrow headers, and an akrapovic. I installed a new air filter while I was in there before starting. I found I had the right TB painted white and...

The Down Arrow; theres an Up and Down arrow switch on the left control cluster for cycling through menu options, changing handlebar grip heat, ES, etc

I have a strange issue that I don't know how to replicate. Once in a rare while, it seems like the down arrow will get pressed while riding. It's pretty up and far away from where it could be hit accidentally, and it happens on long, boring highway stretches. Anyone seen similar or have ideas...