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Mystery metal in my clutch

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  1. Run

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    Found these two pieces of metal in the clutch basket of my 1980 650. Any idea where they came from?
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    In case the pic doesn't work it looks like a couple of paper clips that are pretty mangled
     
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    Bummer, I wonder where the rest of it is. Thanks for the info
     
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    in the oil sump
     
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    What should I do about that
     
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    look for the pieces.
    drain oil through a screen look at magnet on drain plug. remove filter see what you find
    use a magnet probe into the drain hole see what you find.
    drop the oil cover
    oil cover.JPG
     
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    The retaining clip in 550's pic is holding the clutch boss plate in position. It is a separate plate from the friction and plain plates.

    Gary H.
     
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