Alloy Filter Purchase
My opinion (I know you didn't ask)
The R3 can deliver some nasty surprises usually the one's you find when it's too late
How many of you are un qualified wrenches.. but carry out the R3 self service and maintenace work.. many I am sure and no disrespect is intended here..
Checking the debris in the Oil Filter is an early warning that things are failing..
But having said this and before someone jumps on me.. there will always be some metal swarf in the filter as in normal wear and tear.
Its the quantity and a magnet tells.. alloy or steel.
I just feel that this filter check between services is important when you consider whats in the Crank Case and fed by the Oil..
IE. Engine components, Clutch components, Gearbox components, plus the extra stress and torque we put into the Motor, drive train and wheels delivered by extra tuning mods and additions.
Ask a Locomotive, Aircraft or Marine engineer about Preventative Maintenence and you will find that in most cases Oil samples are analysed for metal content..
If you Guys Cut Open( Not with a Hacksaw Please!) the Old Filter Canister and check filter paper then your onto it..
I just think that this filter system makes the anaylsis job quicker and easier for the outlay.... After all it is a ROCKET !!
:soapbox: ....... JMHO.
Dennis