Final Drive Failure

[Luckycharms]

Well I just thought I would post this to add a data point to the universe. The final drive on my 2013 Trophy has failed. I just got done riding in the Buttlite 9 Rally putting a total of 6,100 miles on the bike (which ran perfectly btw) during the rally, plus 650 miles from my home to the start.

https://buttliterally.com

The bike only has 26,7xx miles on it so to say I’m disappointed is an understatement. I plan on purchasing a take off final drive from eBay and hopefully that one will last longer.

Shame on Triumph for making this final drive “non serviceable”.

[HACKLE]

Luckycharms. I have been following the Butt Light because of the Australian entrants whom I know. You said that your Trophy suffered final drive failure. What exactly failed. I/we would be very interested to know. All the best with your replacement. Cheers.

[Luckycharms]

I was told it was the bearings. I will clarify next time I call.

[karl]

I have an other bike with shaft drive.  Most folks have no trouble with it but a few have failed over the years.  Like my Honda I don't think this failure is a huge reason for concern.

[earthman]

Yikes, sorry to hear this,....out of interest, has the oil only been replaced once at the 500 mile mark or had it been changed regularly throughout it's life??

[john348]

Sounds like we need to check oil.  Although some bikes have done a lot more miles I would not like it to happen to mine.

[earthman]

Originally Posted by john348

Sounds like we need to check oil.  Although some bikes have done a lot more miles I would not like it to happen to mine.

I'm only guessing/wondering, bearings etc can just fail even if oil is plenty & fresh. 

[Luckycharms]

Final Drive oil was changed at 500, 10,000, and 20,000 miles