This makes me think.....it might be a good idea to buy a broken Transmission and take it apart and fix it, sounds like a good winter project. Any club members that have access to a shop machine shop that is?
It could also be a great Tech Day demo?
Anyway I am thinking and dreaming of some great long distance rides on Thin Lise ( My 2015 R1200 GSLC Adv) This includes Australia , South America, Alaska and Africa, maybe even Asia. KNowing how to fix your bike when you are in BumF...Egypt. Priceless, by the way I used to be in aw of BMW and did not dare to touch her. It is just a motorcycle