Gear box swarf

[Joe 961]

New Norton 961 260 miles found swarf in gear oil after 260 miles it’s getting a bit much now 2023 7 weeks old very nosey box from start

 

[ashman]

Take it back warranty.

 

[Joe 961]

Yes I have let you know what they say

 

[Joe 961]

Norton have seen the bike today and say it’s normal to have swarf in the gearbox oil t only 260 miles it’s a joke

 

[KiwiShane]

If it hasn't got a magnetic (obviously) drain plug...I'd fit one asap to accurately monitor things

 

[Joe 961]

Can’t find one do you know where I can get one from

 

[KiwiShane]

https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/gear-box-drain-plug-length.25617/

 

[KiwiShane]

You can always modify the existing drain plug to except a magnet

 

[Voodooo]

What would you expect?
I mean it’s a multi million dollar factory. State of the art.
Gone over with a fine tooth comb.

 

[KiwiShane]

What would you expect?
I mean it’s a multi million dollar factory. State of the art.
Gone over with a fine tooth comb.

I've worked on Ferrari's (restoration workz) they are state of the art too...yet they are not dimensionality perfect from one to another either...It may of been a wire brush.
Best to catch the metal and not let it circulate

 

[TonyA]

Can’t find one do you know where I can get one from

This is the plug for the trans/primary drain :

https://votex-us.com/DP030

 

[TonyA]

What would you expect?
I mean it’s a multi million dollar factory. State of the art.
Gone over with a fine tooth comb.

I have not been able to get a peep out of Norton on my last parts order. Not a good sign , but has anyone been able to get a parts order through lately ?

 

[cliffa]

You can always modify the existing drain plug to except a magnet

Thats exactly what I did

 

[cliffa]

I have not been able to get a peep out of Norton on my last parts order. Not a good sign , but has anyone been able to get a parts order through lately ?

That is worrying Tony. Have you tried calling?

 

[TonyA]

That is worrying Tony. Have you tried calling?

With my new cell phone plan ( read cheaper) , I cannot call overseas .

 

[Voodooo]

I have not been able to get a peep out of Norton on my last parts order. Not a good sign , but has anyone been able to get a parts order through lately ?

I gave up on TVS a year or so ago.
I know I’ll get in trouble for saying this, but I really don’t care about them or what they’re doing or their future anymore.

And it’s not because of the lack of spares. It’s because of everything. To me, they failed at all attempts. Sorry if I offended anyone, that’s just my personal opinion of them.

I know Stephen is having a panic attack reading this right now and I know I’ll hear from him about it. Oh well.

 

[Voodooo]

I've worked on Ferrari's (restoration workz) they are state of the art too...yet they are not dimensionality perfect from one to another either...It may of been a wire brush.
Best to catch the metal and not let it circulate

I was being sarcastic. Kinda. Not really.
No I really meant it.

 

[Madnorton]

Norton have seen the bike today and say it’s normal to have swarf in the gearbox oil t only 260 miles it’s a joke

Really, sound like BS to me, fine wear particles yes, but chunks no. The quality control does not sound good, and from their reply it sounds like it is common problem they know of.

 

[Joe 961]

I just can’t believe it so the they say it’s better to leave the dirty oil in the gearbox till it had done 500 miles I am glad I checked it when I did 260 miles was dark brown with swarf they say normal it’s a joke

 

[Joe 961]

This is the plug for the trans/primary drain :

https://votex-us.com/DP030

Cheers