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So I posted a reply on the original thread talking about how water was found in my final drive. I have used a pressure washer twice in the past while the bike was hot and also have used a garden hose mostly to wash the bike while its hot as its easier to get the bugs off. Now knowing about the service bulletin I will not be doing this again... But now that water was found inside... I am worried about corrosion long term... riding in the rain... how cool should the bike really be... should I cover the breather with a hairnet when washing? Did the dealer flush the final drive out with oil until no water remained ...etc.
Will this be a huge repair bill post Warranty due to a faulty or in optimal design? What are your thoughts... worse case scenario you need new gears in the shaft how bad of an oh **** situation is that. I see that this is actually a common issue in off roader shaft driven bikes... but never seen it in a road bike. Anyone mechanically inclined that can educate us on how big of a concern this is?
I called Triumph and spoke to them and the customer service person was useless.. said he never heard of this issue.. even though there is a service bulletin . Told me "you should be fine". Dealer said... "There was some corrosion but its not a big deal.. you have been warned now about washing it so be careful"
Will this be a huge repair bill post Warranty due to a faulty or in optimal design? What are your thoughts... worse case scenario you need new gears in the shaft how bad of an oh **** situation is that. I see that this is actually a common issue in off roader shaft driven bikes... but never seen it in a road bike. Anyone mechanically inclined that can educate us on how big of a concern this is?
I called Triumph and spoke to them and the customer service person was useless.. said he never heard of this issue.. even though there is a service bulletin . Told me "you should be fine". Dealer said... "There was some corrosion but its not a big deal.. you have been warned now about washing it so be careful"