Hi Max,
I was one w/ a 2005 SM that pulled the same trick 1 month after I got it w/ 6,000 mi. on it. It was completely covered out of warranty by TR, but I am told that now TR will cover only parts, no labor. However that's still workable since my mechanic told me the entire job would have been $7,000 retail (that's not a typo!!) Sea anchor is no exaggeration! This should be covered because it is a manufacturing fault - the castings were drilled off center, thereby creating a weak side to the socket for the idler gear shaft. The second problem is the backfiring caused by the computer, mine was replaced along w/ the crankcase repair. Moral of the story - don't touch your throttle while starting, and keep your engine properly tuned! I'm now at 14,000 mi. and she runs like a scared rabbit! Good luck w/ it.
