Well, the day started out $hitty

[Rocket Scientist]

And only went downhill from there. Took off in the rain to go to annual "Blessing of the Bikes". Didn't get to wet. It stopped drizzling around noon. 1st pic is the blessing, I didn't pan around but there were quite a few bikes there considering the weather. As with most years "not a sky in the cloud". Saw Martin @Jabol there. Saw a couple other R3's from a distance. The 2nd pic is on the way after the gearbox $hit it's dress big time. I went to down shift to pass a car and ground really bad like I didn't press the lever down far enough. Tried to go back up to 5th and it started grinding really bad and feeling like it wanted to lock up. Got off to the side and idled it about a mile to get off the highway. On the off ramp it tried to lock again real hard so I didn't try to ride it anymore. My brother came and got us and took us home so we could get the trailer. Had to use the engine to get the bike into the trailer. Tranny let me know it wasn't happy about it. Guess I'm starting the gearbox odessy. Might see if I can find a low mileage engine to steal the trans out of. I don't beat this thing and go way above and beyond with maintenance and this is the 2nd time the drive train has f_cked up and tried to lock up at high speed. Starting to wonder about this thing as a long distance vehicle. Time to go eat ice cream.

 

[Steel]

Hate to hear of your bad luck. Just glad it didn't lock the back tire up, and y'all are both safe.

 

[1olbull]

Undeserved rotten luck for sure, Fred!
My fingers are crossed that my 2012 R3R misses out on these rear drive and tranny issues!
Hearing about these issues so frequently from members here, makes me uneasy.
I just hope those we hear about are a V-E-R-Y small percentage of the overall issues!

 

[Jag]

Sorry for your misfortune, hope you get it sorted out. Nobody got hurt and that could be the best outcome on a bad day. Good luck getting her fixed up!

 

[Joesmoe]

What a beautiful machine to be so unhappy.

We are HAPPY YOU are with us to tell us about it.

Wish you a not too arduous and successful finish to this episode.

 

[mr hunt]

Obviously with your limited riding experience and poor shifting technique this is all YOUR fault Fred....

...rotten luck my friend, I hope you can get roadworthy again post haste

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Hate to hear of your bad luck. Just glad it didn't lock the back tire up, and y'all are both safe.

Hi Scott ! Tow wanted me to say hi to you for her. We're both glad to see your posting again. Hope the skies are beginning to clear in your life brother !

 

[Steel]

Thanks brother. It's been a tough year, but it seems to finally be turning around. Tell Melissa I said hi and give her a big hug for me.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Thanks brother. It's been a tough year, but it seems to finally be turning around. Tell Melissa I said hi and give her a big hug for me.

Will do !

 

[Nat67]

What rotten luck ! hope you get to resolve this issue soon ?