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Something major let go down below this week. Didn't stop the engine going even though I killed it immediately, it sounded like a motorboat. Just before the bang there was a rotational-type scraping sound and slight whine when changing up. I was just about to pull onto the harbour bridge at the time.

Good things: by that evening the bike was rescued and with the good Doctor John. I don't need it for a month as my work has finished, I'll be in the UK so can bring home parts, if needed. Who am I kidding, there will be parts needed.

So not the best end to the year for my wallet but the bike has just passed 37,000kms and deserved a break. Just not one that big or loud ...
DD

Most unpleasant. Mine is off the road after making a noise but I stopped it at low speed.Sounds like a gearbox issue dou you think?
At least you have a new flag!
John

I had the same problem, but think it was something I'd eaten....

I confess I may use up the club's supplies of the "shamefaced" emoticon.

The large bang (which I always thought of more as a 'phut') was in fact the rear spark plug working loose. Something not overlooked in my regular maintenance programme but must have snuck by. Now I know why it sounded like a motorboat.

This all happened on the way to school on my last day of term two days before leaving the country so my fault-finding skills went as far as 'call the mechanic.'

My repair bill was far less than I'd anticipated, mainly repairing damage to the battery box, which is nice.
DD

Happy ending!