V4s first oil change and bronze fillings

Learjockey1 · Oct 11, 2019

Greetings, first post, second Ducati. My question, I dropped the oil at 177 miles and noticed bronze /copper micro fillings at the bottom of the oil drain pan after overnight sitting. Any other V4 owners noticed the bronze? The magnet had minimal fuzz WITH NO CHIPS or anything larger . I have kept the R's under 6500. Silver colored I expect, but the bronze / copper colored got my attention and usually means bearing material. Appreciate any insight!

Somefun · Oct 11, 2019

Learjockey1 said:
Greetings, first post, second Ducati. My question, I dropped the oil at 177 miles and noticed bronze /copper micro fillings at the bottom of the oil drain pan after overnight sitting. Any other V4 owners noticed the bronze? The magnet had minimal fuzz WITH NO CHIPS or anything larger . I have kept the R's under 6500. Silver colored I expect, but the bronze / copper colored got my attention and usually means bearing material. Appreciate any insight!

I had the same thing and changed the oil at 350 then again at 780 after two or three track days. Changed out the oil to Amsoil also. No worries man your ok.

ryanfavro · Oct 11, 2019

Bronze means you got third place

Somefun · Oct 15, 2019

ryanfavro said:
bronze means you got third place

lmao :d

Learjockey1 · Oct 15, 2019

Thanks Somefun for the technical information and Ryan I appreciate the humor . A little light-heartedness it's a good thing!!

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