'14 R3R Transmission Failure

Rocket Scientist said:

I'm confused. If the wheel un-locked when you pulled in the clutch, the problem has to be in the engine or the clutch itself. The wheel is always connected to the trans gears, even with the clutch pulled in.

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mr hunt said:

Mine did the same the first time...about a 10 metre skid mark at 120kmh then she freed up then locked again for a bit then freed again. By the time i coasted to a stop it would only move in 5th - she would locked in the first 4.

On the plus side i learned a tocket will climb a ramp in 5th with enough revs and some clutch work (disclaimer : i now have a new clutch )

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mr hunt said:

Hahaha my seat still has teeth marks

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mr hunt said:

Mine was jamming on teeth stuck between the gears...i cant think how the abs would affect it. I wasn't using the rear brake at - it all happened so quick but I'm pretty sure i was trying get off and run at 100+

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sonny said:

Must have been one of the lucky ones. 50,000 miles no issues. I kind of like the new Goldwings. They look sharp.

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hnd2hnd said:

I have a 2014 R3R with 12497 miles on her On the 7th of Dec, while shifting from 4rh into 5th at 65 mph on a busy interstate, my transmission locked up causing the rear wheel to slide I immediately pulled the clutch in and the tire released nut locked if I attempted to release the clutch. There was a loud clunk just before the problem. The transmission is locked in 1st, 4th, and 5th I can get the bike to move in 2nd and 3rd but sounds like metal on metal grinding. It acts as if there is something in my wheel, it attempts to move but is binding.
Has anyone else experienced this type of failure? It is not the detent spring as i have removed the front cover. Next it to pull the engine and check the gears.

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