Pin and spring in crankcasefound when doing oil change

[Melter]

Hello,
I was doing an oil change this morning and when I removed the plug out came a dowel pin and spring. I think it is the crankshaft balancer pin. I am in the process of doing a complete overhaul and cosmetic redo. The engine ran fine before I started the bike. What do you think I should do now. I would not really like to take the whole engine apart to find that this has been running like this for some time. Opinions? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

[blaine]

Are you sure you took out the right plug? There are two that look very much the same.The front is the drain plug.The rear one has a spring & pin that will fall out if you remove the plug.That spring & plug keep the shifter from going up or down more than one gear at a time.
:) :cool:

[Melter]

Thanks for this. I thought I took out the correct plug. Oil came out. Perhaps I took out the wrong one. I will check again. Thanks for this.

[Melter]

Wow, you are an amazing mechanic. I feel so stupid. I saw a 17mm drain plug, at least what I thought was one, and drained the oil. The pin and spring are what you suggested. I will replace the parts and put things back properly. This is a great place to solve problems and issues. I am so proud to be a little part of it. I will be happy to help anyone in any way I can. Regards.

[JWR]

39 minutes from problem to correct answer...


Good job blaine.


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[blaine]

No need to feel stupid.It has happened to other members.That how come I could solve it so quick.Why it was designed with both plugs the same size in the same area is beyond me. Oh....Thanks for the compliment.

:cool: :)

[Rookie Rider]

High 5 blaine

[jonathan180iq]

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[mrlmd1]

And we love it, and you too! :2tup: