If you can arrange to get pictures of the damaged gears that will be really interesting to see. I recently noticed while looking at some pictures of the motor with the clutch cover removed the oil pump gears looked like nylon. I was a little disapointed to see that. My guess is the nylon is quieter than metal gears. I'm with you, I would love to see a set of after market metal gears made available. Providing that is a proper solution. Seems to me, it would be better. (Brent, how about some oil pump gears??).
Good luck and hope you get your ride back soon!
Jay
