Got metal in trany fluid 400 miles after reverse install. Comments?
It is common to see small amounts of fine metal in tranny oil as there is no filter, only a magnet on the drain plug to collect any metal particles, this is true even for brand new bikes. (Google metal in Harley transmission oil) It may or may not have anything to do with the Champion reverse gear set being installed.
Give us more info and I can better give you my opinion, which will be worth exactly what you are paying for it.
1) Describe 'metal'. How many and how large are the particles? Is it dust, tiny shavings, chunks?
2) Was the fluid changed soon after the reverse install? (should be within 1K miles)
3) What year and model is your bike/trike?
4) Is it a cable or hydraulic transmission.
5) What trans oil are you running or have been running?
6) Have there been any shifting issues or noises?
7) Is it hard to find neutral?
8) Has the clutch ever been adjusted, if so when and by who?
9) Who did the install and have they installed Champion reverse gear sets before?