[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by jbfla

...Here are my options:

...Disassemble the engine myself, find and repair the problem, with CSC's telephone/email assistance.

...Remove the engine myself, crate it, find a shipper, and send the engine to CSC. Then reinstall the engine when it is returned.

...Find a local shop to diagnose and repair the problem.

...Ship the whole bike back to CSC to have them diagnose and repair the problem.


In communication with CSC there was no mention of the option published in Joe Berk's blog and book,

"We'll find an independent shop in your area and arrange whatever maintenance your bike needs directly with them."


If someone had ever heard this exact sound before, and it were simply a matter of removing the engine side cover for a repair, I would attempt it.
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If the problem is caused by bad clutch bearings, the repair only requires removing the clutch cover, and the clutch basket. The process is described in the Clutch Assembly tutorial, located at the following link.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15612



However, you are certainly justified to "find a local shop to diagnose and repair the problem."