Hi all,
I'm new to the forum, and I believe I need to introduce myself. I own a 2018 V7 III, which is my first bike, and I've been enjoying it for about a year now. In fact, I've enjoyed it so much that I've planned a European road trip at the end of this month.
Unfortunately, after an unexpectedly wet ride today, I cleaned it off and discovered a cracked final drive housing. I had noticed a leak while riding and returned home, unaware of the extent of the damage.
My concerns are twofold. Firstly, out of sheer curiosity, how dangerous was it for me to ride the bike home in this condition? Secondly, and more crucially, based on your experience, what kind of repair am I looking at here? A complete final drive replacement?
With my departure just 20 days away, this issue couldn't have surfaced at a worse time. Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated.
I'm new to the forum, and I believe I need to introduce myself. I own a 2018 V7 III, which is my first bike, and I've been enjoying it for about a year now. In fact, I've enjoyed it so much that I've planned a European road trip at the end of this month.
Unfortunately, after an unexpectedly wet ride today, I cleaned it off and discovered a cracked final drive housing. I had noticed a leak while riding and returned home, unaware of the extent of the damage.
My concerns are twofold. Firstly, out of sheer curiosity, how dangerous was it for me to ride the bike home in this condition? Secondly, and more crucially, based on your experience, what kind of repair am I looking at here? A complete final drive replacement?
With my departure just 20 days away, this issue couldn't have surfaced at a worse time. Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated.