Hey everyone,
I have a friend with a 2002 Ultra Classic, I helped him change out his fluids yesterday since I have never done it before I wanted to get an idea of how to do it when I get mine. Indeed it is quite true what everyone says "even a caveman can do it." On to the question, I was looking inside the inspection cover of the primary when I noticed a small chunk of metal. We removed the whole primary cover and found a few more pieces in there. He called another friend who has built a few bikes of his own and said it was from the "jack shaft" of the starter and if it is starting fine not to worry about it. We did look at all the teeth on the gears and the clutch plates and they all looked fine. He will be leaving for Sturgis next Thursday and asked if I would see what I could I find out here. So does that sound like good advice or should there be more concern. Thanks.
I have a friend with a 2002 Ultra Classic, I helped him change out his fluids yesterday since I have never done it before I wanted to get an idea of how to do it when I get mine. Indeed it is quite true what everyone says "even a caveman can do it." On to the question, I was looking inside the inspection cover of the primary when I noticed a small chunk of metal. We removed the whole primary cover and found a few more pieces in there. He called another friend who has built a few bikes of his own and said it was from the "jack shaft" of the starter and if it is starting fine not to worry about it. We did look at all the teeth on the gears and the clutch plates and they all looked fine. He will be leaving for Sturgis next Thursday and asked if I would see what I could I find out here. So does that sound like good advice or should there be more concern. Thanks.
