Hi all,
I am the 3rd owner of a 2013 v7 Stone. It has a rear seal leak, gear oil, most likely. Bike is not under any warranty, and dealer is 1 hr away, and expensive and says a 2 week turn around. A more local non-certified tech says about $1200 to take the engine apart, replace seals, replace oily clutch and only need the bike for a couple days (if we pre-buy the parts.) It has 25K miles on it.
So, should I get the service done? And plan on keeping the bike? I just ride it around town, and to work and back as a commuter. No touring. Or should I sell it? Take a bath and cut my losses? I like the bike. Looks cool. Rumbles down the road. But, like most people, I dislike headaches. Too many headaches will outweigh the positives as a stylish commuter. Is this just the first of a trail of tears. I'd like to know before I sink some investment into it both with this fix and perhaps some upgraded shocks.
Thanks
I am the 3rd owner of a 2013 v7 Stone. It has a rear seal leak, gear oil, most likely. Bike is not under any warranty, and dealer is 1 hr away, and expensive and says a 2 week turn around. A more local non-certified tech says about $1200 to take the engine apart, replace seals, replace oily clutch and only need the bike for a couple days (if we pre-buy the parts.) It has 25K miles on it.
So, should I get the service done? And plan on keeping the bike? I just ride it around town, and to work and back as a commuter. No touring. Or should I sell it? Take a bath and cut my losses? I like the bike. Looks cool. Rumbles down the road. But, like most people, I dislike headaches. Too many headaches will outweigh the positives as a stylish commuter. Is this just the first of a trail of tears. I'd like to know before I sink some investment into it both with this fix and perhaps some upgraded shocks.
Thanks