cigaro wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03:First of all to TankerBlaze, thank heavens you're alright. That was an unexpected and potentially fatal mechanical failure.
However, how many of these type failures have occurred among the thousand plus members and viewers? Statistically, I'd bet it's very, very small. If this was a new motorcycle, there probably would be immediate cause for alarm. However, it's one of the tried and true bikes on the market. If this was a recurring deficiency it would have probably become apparent 10 years ago. Still, it's good to know about and be aware of.
That's exactly the kind of failure I wouldn't want to happen. Would you like to be the 3rd? That pot metal rod -- STUPID cheapo feature. Some of the V-twins LOOK cheap externally (plastic chrome, etc.); but, I wonder if any of them use pot metal rods?