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Why would a ST1300 Motorcycle back wheel seize? (not brakes or bearings) wont go in to neutral?

Was riding the motorcycle and the wheel just locked up. I came to a skidding stop. It won‘t roll, won‘t go in to neutral or shift easily. Am I looking at a transmission or final drive problem?

Answer:

something wrong in the drive shaft most likely. Have you kept up with the proper oil in that drive shaft? It only needs to be changed twice a year.
ST1300s are generally very reliable motorcycles. I would look at the final drive first. I'm guessing something has broken in the rear hub or you have a problem with the driveshaft.
I have had failure with the crown and pinion in the final drive and I have also had universal joints go on the drive shaft. Transmissions seldom fail but it is possible, I would start by removing the back wheel
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