XT600: 5th gear disintegrated, still ok to drive?
Hi guys,
A few days ago the 5th gear on my '87 Xt600 2KF started whining. I know now that this seems to be a common problem. The all of a sudden it started making these horrible klonk-sounds, and I'm not quite sure what has happened.
Under normal circumstances I would not consider this but let me explain:
One of my best friends is coming for a visit from Iceland, and I live in Denmark, so I see him rarely. He has got a motorcycle licence but no bike so far. He has been looking very much forward to try my bike when he arrives, but unfortunately I have the problem described above. And now to my question:
Is it ok to use the bike, not using the 5th gear obviously, if I change the oil? What could happen? Destroy oilpump? Gearbox? What else?
Please I need help, my friend is coming in a few hours and will only stay for three days.
greetings, Loftur
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