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[copout221]

I'm sure it will be fine, but a brand new bike deserves a brand new tranny- call it a piece of mind for the Owner. I hope all goes well. 

They are not putting a new gearset in since there is no visible damage to them. They are replacing a bunch of seals and bearings that may have metal shavings in them. Otherwise, ESP is covering it minus my deductible. Hope to be back on the road this weekend.

[MAT]

They are not putting a new gearset in since there is no visible damage to them. They are replacing a bunch of seals and bearings that may have metal shavings in them. Otherwise, ESP is covering it minus my deductible. Hope to be back on the road this weekend.

Sounds like a good out come, I hope they do a good job on your bike. I will be paying attention to the condition to my oil dip stick for sure.
 Thanks for the updated info.
                               

MAT

[copout221]

Found out today that the trans case is cracked. This just keeps getting better

[MAT]

Sounds like it should just be a new trans. after all.

[copout221]

Well they said all of the gears are fine but it is getting a new main drive gear assembly, all new seals, new case, new bearings, etc.

Turns out to be the private mechanics fault. The case is actually broken around the main drive gear.

[copout221]

Here is a picture of the broken dipstick. Still unknown how this happened but it was NOT like that prior to bringing the bike to the private hackanich.

[Fullsac Performance]

Wow. I've heard story's of the replacement oil temp dip sticks falling apart. Never heard of a tranny dip stick falling apart.
Those things are pretty stout. Best of luck with this one.

Steve

[MAT]

Wow. I've heard story's of the replacement oil temp dip sticks falling apart. Never heard of a tranny dip stick falling apart.
Those things are pretty stout. Best of luck with this one.

Steve

Yes, It almost seems like MAYBE someone was trying to cover something up!     

[timtoolman]

used to be a problem on 5 speed bikes,  tranny dip sticks breaking off.

[copout221]

It actually looks like the main shaft snapped it off after the clutch was released since the drive gear was not being supported by the case any longer. When the clutch was disengaged it would apply pressure to the drive gear against the case but when the clutch was engaged the main shaft was just coming loose and causing damage.

[sadunbar]

It actually looks like the main shaft snapped it off after the clutch was released since the drive gear was not being supported by the case any longer. When the clutch was disengaged it would apply pressure to the drive gear against the case but when the clutch was engaged the main shaft was just coming loose and causing damage.

Is the warranty still being applied to the repairs?   

[copout221]

Is the warranty still being applied to the repairs?   

An adjuster came out and initially wanted to deny the claim but after looking at everything he was not able to positively blame the case failure on the sprocket installation. What may have saved me was my previous documented complaints of a noisy trans between 2500-3500 RPM's that was discarded as normal. They asked me about that a few times and my service writer seems to think the trans case may have already been on it's way out the door before the sprocket installation.

[sadunbar]

An adjuster came out and initially wanted to deny the claim but after looking at everything he was not able to positively blame the case failure on the sprocket installation. What may have saved me was my previous documented complaints of a noisy trans between 2500-3500 RPM's that was discarded as normal. They asked me about that a few times and my service writer seems to think the trans case may have already been on it's way out the door before the sprocket installation.

That's good for both you and your Indy...   

[MAT]

That's good for both you and your Indy...   

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[copout221]

So now that the bike is back in my hands and running great. I contacted the mechanic via telephone who damaged the transmission and asked for all of the labor charges back. He flat out denied my request and stated "I am standing behind my work" which I found both amusing and disturbing. I basically told him that his work was responsible for the damage to the case which caused additional damage inside the transmission. He did not dispute that his work was responsible for the damage and offered to reimburse me for the warranty co-pay, 1 hour of labor, and the tow cost of $80.00. I sent him an email earlier this week asking for all of the labor, the tow cost, and the co-pay which comes to a total of $340.00. I did NOT ask for a refund for the parts he provided like the clutch spring, gaskets, seals, and fluids but I do think he should refund all of the labor that I paid him. Especially since I was left without my machine for 3 weeks and missed two very important rides.
He has NOT responded to my email and has not responded to a text message I sent earlier today to verify he did recieve the email. My next step will be a small claims lawsuit against him and his home based business which he will not win. As soon as I know what direction I am heading regarding this matter I will post this mechanics name along with his business name on every V-Twin forum I can find so others don't get screwed like I did.