Good RTE had a cracking ride up and finally arrived home in the recovery wagon about 5pm the final drive spat all the oil out and died luckily I stopped before it seized.
Went for the rear brake nothing happening stopped to check it oil all over the tyre and disc, the iron butt guardian angel was looking after me today.
Might do the lottery on Wednesday
Sorry to hear this John, glad you're Ok.
I had a final drive failure on my RT last year on a ride. First sign was like you, no rear brake.
I've a good relationship with my dealer and they replaced the rear axle, and replaced the pads and disc and put a new Pilot Road 4 on the rear under the warranty.
The crown bearing had failed and shredded the seals.
I'm told you can suffer a failure at any time and at any mileage even with proper maintenence and final drive oil changes, but this does give you redress when you do come to claim.
Having said that I've had 5 BMW shaft driven bikes, one belt driven and I'm now on my second chain driven one. Must have done a quarter million miles on the shafties and this was the first failure so was due one I suppose.
Good RTE enjoyed the meet up. Thanks Jon for organising it and see you soon.