verticalspark
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- Aug 7, 2022
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- 2005 Rocket III
After about 8k miles since buying the bike, I downshifted from 3rd to 2nd, and I got a large pop and grinding pulling into my driveway. I rolled down the hill with the bike off and heard nothing but metal grinding as the bike sped up and slowed down in front of my shed. Think I have been bitten by the 3rd gear C-clip popping off, which toasted the transmission. The real question is if it's worth tearing the engine apart and fixing it, or should I get a used engine? Having a used engine, I don't know what I'm getting, but I have to use my neighbor's garage to store my bike and tear it apart, assuming he lets me use it for a few months.
Adam
Adam