Staton gear box bearings shot !

robin

robin

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Any of you guys had a problem with the sealed bearings in STATON gear box blowing out? I burnt the clutch out at 1400 miles probably because the bearings blew and there was extra drag on the clutch--(not warranteed- i called ) but the bearings inside the gear box arent either so much for being bullet proof-what does the warranty cover?-the bearings went all thru the gearbox and pitted some of the gears--so now im worried they may blow again--im doing a 1200 mile trip in a month.
 
That's scary! Do you plan on getting some extra bearings or gearbox to throw in the tool bag? 1200 is close to 1400!
 
civlized said:
That's scary! Do you plan on getting some extra bearings or gearbox to throw in the tool bag? 1200 is close to 1400!
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No ill just take my chances if it happens on the trip ill take it off the bike and pedal it and give it to some kid for a boat anchor--then i definetly will give up the sport and buy a real motorcycle or just pedal.
I replaced the stock Chinese bearings with Chicago made SKF agricultural bearings at 15 bucks each
 
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Don't keep the chain anywhere near as tight as Staton says. I keep at least an 1-1 1/2" of slack, not the 1/8 inch Staton recommends. When the chain doesn't have enough slack the gearbox is noisy. Bearings maybe?
 
My questions have been answered in full by Dave Staton today -- they have a first class product and i just got a one in a million problem. I still will do business with them and still recommend them highly!!
 
I love my Staton. I've got about 1500 miles on mine without any problems except a split in the fuel line right where the line goes into the gromet on the gas tank. A trip to Home Depot and $3 fixed that.
 
Robin, You Sure Have Had More Than Your Share Of Trouble!! It Seems To Me That You Have Tried To Buy The Best Available, To Avoid Trouble! If I Remember Correctly, You Were Not Feeling The Best Either, A While Back. I Hope It All Turns Around For You. Best Of Luck, Ron
 
When you say that you talked to david today... I would do business with him again. What did he actually do? You didn't state that. Is he replacing the parts that got destroyed? and honered his warranty?dnut
 
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