shifter dead.........$$$$$$ ??????

[RoadVenture]

Same thing happened to my bike a year or two back,I had to ride over 200ks in 5th gear.Was fixed under warranty with no probs

Were you still within the warranty period? I have a 2005 Rocket III. Warranty expired.

 

[THE PUNISHER]

I was still in the warranty period

 

[bigern2300]

As Sidecar mentioned, i had to repair my shifter internally due to a missed curve and a downhill slide . The cases must be split in order to do any type of linkage, shift pawl or transmission repair itself. There are certain types of special tools you MUST have in order to disassemble the cases. The repair itself to the shifter takes ten minutes. Getting to it takes two days As the bike must be totaly stripped down and the frame removed from the engine! No, that is not a typo....you basicaly sit the engine on the ground after removing the the wheels, and unbolt the frame from the engine and lift it off! Bigern

 

[RoadVenture]

I was still in the warranty period

You see, I am not. I would expect nothing less than for a manufacturer to honor their legally binding contract. THAT is not exceptional.

I would really like to hear from anyone who had this happen OUTSIDE of warranty in which Triumph stepped up and took responsibility for their mistake.

Anyone?

 

[RoadVenture]

As Sidecar mentioned, i had to repair my shifter internally due to a missed curve and a downhill slide . The cases must be split in order to do any type of linkage, shift pawl or transmission repair itself. There are certain types of special tools you MUST have in order to disassemble the cases. The repair itself to the shifter takes ten minutes. Getting to it takes two days As the bike must be totaly stripped down and the frame removed from the engine! No, that is not a typo....you basicaly sit the engine on the ground after removing the the wheels, and unbolt the frame from the engine and lift it off! Bigern

Bigern,

Yes, I know. I read over the shop manual that describes just what needs to be done to access the transmission. I am going to do my best to get Triumph to take responsibility for their assembly mistakes and take car eof the repair.

IF it comes to me doing the job, do you have tools to lend?

 

[Gunshots]

My dealer covered a ECM for a customer out of warranty. The Dealer had done all of the scheduled service by the book. At the proper intervals. Taking the bike back for service so they are sure things are done by the book. And yes, paying the long price. The dealer was much more receptive to stepping up to the plate to cover the ECM I believe he said it saved the customer $1700.00. That's a lot of oil changes................. You have to play there game too

 

[bigern2300]

Bigern,

IF it comes to me doing the job, do you have tools to lend?

That would be no problem. Also you would need a inch pound torque wrench, a 3/8 drive torque wrench and lots of patience. Just don't make the mistake i did and be sure to watch the roller bearing assemblies as they have anti spin/roll pins in thier outer cages that must be aligned in the cases. I had one roll out of place which resulted in a broken bearing cap. Just send me a PM with an address when your ready.

 

[RoadVenture]

That would be no problem. Also you would need a inch pound torque wrench, a 3/8 drive torque wrench and lots of patience. Just don't make the mistake i did and be sure to watch the roller bearing assemblies as they have anti spin/roll pins in thier outer cages that must be aligned in the cases. I had one roll out of place which resulted in a broken bearing cap. Just send me a PM with an address when your ready.

I have all the standard tools that would be needed (torque wrenches, wrenches, sockets, hex and torx keys, etc...). The special tools is what I am lacking. That, and the experience of doing a disassembly of a Rocket III... LOL.

Thanks, I'll be in touch if I can't convince Triumph that they should do the work.

 

[THE PUNISHER]

You see, I am not. I would expect nothing less than for a manufacturer to honor their legally binding contract. THAT is not exceptional.

I would really like to hear from anyone who had this happen OUTSIDE of warranty in which Triumph stepped up and took responsibility for their mistake.

Anyone?

Try the other forums as well

 

[bigern2300]

Oh yeah... i forgot to mention there is even a special pair of sockets just to get the engine out of the frame! Which i do have. Bigern