Loud engine knocking - big end?

[markbubble]

that could have been realy nasty to you and your bike but least you have found the problem before any damage was done and its not the engine! id be very very carefull if you take back to garage when riding it,maybe they can come to you if its there fault? let us know what type of link it is and ow its failed
realy glad you have found problem and it didnt spit you off bike!