Spring has, errr sprung...

Dukedesmo · 25-03-2024, 07:41 AM

Yes, I think I'd agree that the engine/gearbox could possibly 'eat' this kind of spring without too much bother and I would think that's how it broke into 2 pieces because after it had fallen down the rear cylinder oil drain it would have landed somewhere around the gear box.

That said I'd rather not use the gearbox as a 'waste disposal' unit (especially given I only replaced it a couple of years ago) but it shows (again) how useful a magnetic sump plug is.

25-03-2024, 07:41 AM	#7
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,844	Yes, I think I'd agree that the engine/gearbox could possibly 'eat' this kind of spring without too much bother and I would think that's how it broke into 2 pieces because after it had fallen down the rear cylinder oil drain it would have landed somewhere around the gear box. That said I'd rather not use the gearbox as a 'waste disposal' unit (especially given I only replaced it a couple of years ago) but it shows (again) how useful a magnetic sump plug is. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.