9Ball
Supercharged
Sorry for the long story, but here goes.
I bought my '07 standard new in July of '07. Bought just about every option available, TORS, classic bars and floorboards, clock, fuel gauge, complete sissy bar setup, upgraded seat and backrest, and so on.
As of today, the bike is in the shop and won't stay in first gear. Took the bike in to a dealer last June and Triumph authorized the "Update Kit" where I paid for 1/2 the labor...even though the bike is out of warranty. 9 weeks later, on the ride home from the dealer, the bike did the same thing....pops out of gear as soon as throttle is applied.
The bike has 2,046 miles on it when it was dropped off and today it has 2.090 miles (only ridden home last August and parked since then).
Both the dealer that did the work and Triumph have abandoned me....Triumph corporate has said they are unwilling to do any more to adress my problem. Just in case anyone asks or suggests that I was somehow rude, crude, or nasty....that's not the case at all. I'll admit I was pissed that the dealer didn't do what it was taken it for and essentially told me the only way they could guarantee a fix is "to replace the entire drivetrain from the tranny through the final drive." Obvoiusly, they only know how to throw parts at the problem instead of applying their mechanical skills.
Here's my dilemma.....the new dealer went through the clutch just to make sure it wasn't something simple like a spring and the bike still won't stay in first gear. It's not weak shifting that is contributing to the problem, it's a mechanical defect verified by two independent dealers.
I've been quoted $1,500 for labor to tear the engine down and a total repair bill of at least $2,300. I have over $17k into the bike as it sits. I still owe 2 years on the bank note....
My question, would you sink another $2k to $3k into this bike? I think I could only recoup 1/2 to 2/3 of the remaining value by parting it out...and it will be a major PITA stripping, selling, and shipping the parts.
Sorry for the long post....I'm at wits' end. I have a 4 year old bike with 2000 miles on it that can't be ridden or sold.
Appreciate all the sympathy and advice....I've posted this on both sites (want more feedback).
John
I bought my '07 standard new in July of '07. Bought just about every option available, TORS, classic bars and floorboards, clock, fuel gauge, complete sissy bar setup, upgraded seat and backrest, and so on.
As of today, the bike is in the shop and won't stay in first gear. Took the bike in to a dealer last June and Triumph authorized the "Update Kit" where I paid for 1/2 the labor...even though the bike is out of warranty. 9 weeks later, on the ride home from the dealer, the bike did the same thing....pops out of gear as soon as throttle is applied.
The bike has 2,046 miles on it when it was dropped off and today it has 2.090 miles (only ridden home last August and parked since then).
Both the dealer that did the work and Triumph have abandoned me....Triumph corporate has said they are unwilling to do any more to adress my problem. Just in case anyone asks or suggests that I was somehow rude, crude, or nasty....that's not the case at all. I'll admit I was pissed that the dealer didn't do what it was taken it for and essentially told me the only way they could guarantee a fix is "to replace the entire drivetrain from the tranny through the final drive." Obvoiusly, they only know how to throw parts at the problem instead of applying their mechanical skills.
Here's my dilemma.....the new dealer went through the clutch just to make sure it wasn't something simple like a spring and the bike still won't stay in first gear. It's not weak shifting that is contributing to the problem, it's a mechanical defect verified by two independent dealers.
I've been quoted $1,500 for labor to tear the engine down and a total repair bill of at least $2,300. I have over $17k into the bike as it sits. I still owe 2 years on the bank note....
My question, would you sink another $2k to $3k into this bike? I think I could only recoup 1/2 to 2/3 of the remaining value by parting it out...and it will be a major PITA stripping, selling, and shipping the parts.
Sorry for the long post....I'm at wits' end. I have a 4 year old bike with 2000 miles on it that can't be ridden or sold.
Appreciate all the sympathy and advice....I've posted this on both sites (want more feedback).
John