| The gauze filter will catch any alloy particles washing around in the oil, as well as chrome.
The particles that end up in the oil filter itself will out number these...........
I understand how people worry about the rocker problems, and the recent storys of crank gallery plugs backing out, but the ONLY way you can check these is by inspection, not by second guessing the origin of bits in the gauze or stuck to the sump plug.
These could have been there since the first oil change unless the plug and filter were thoroughly cleaned.
They can give an indicator that inspection may be necessary, but no more. Every missed gear change or clumsy down shift will shave a slither of a gearbox dog..............it doesn't mean the 'box is shot.
I wouldn't have thought you've anything to worry about from either of the photos.
Clean the plug and gauze filter, refill with oil and ride her. Enjoy it.
When it's due a service, mention the fines to the workshop and ask them to take a look. Rockers are easy enough, the plug needs a cylinder pulling.  |