live2ridejp Posted May 5, 2010 #1 Posted May 5, 2010 I recently just purchased a 2008 Rstd that was brand new left over with no miles on it. I drove it back from Arkansas to ohio which was about 800 miles and dumped the oil and put Aims oil in it. Immediately i noticed i tick noise when the motor was cold and when it warmed it didnt notice it as much. So took it to a local Yamaha dealer and he heard it as well and notified his rep. and they answered him that the covers around the motor enhance the motor noise sound. They took notice and wrote it down as a complaint of mine but thats as far as i got. Does anyone have any suggestions of what to do beyond this? I know that manual says 26,000 miles valve adjustment is needed but i dont want to pay for an adjustment if i have too? any suggestions or thoughts about this?
buddy Posted May 5, 2010 #2 Posted May 5, 2010 What brand of oil filter do you have on there now? and what is the weight oil your using?
bobbyduck Posted May 5, 2010 #3 Posted May 5, 2010 For what it's worth, my 2006 has had Amsoil since 6000 miles and now at 26000 still no valve noise. I use 10W40 Amsoil Motorcycle Oil and their filter. Good luck!
Tom Posted May 5, 2010 #4 Posted May 5, 2010 I think after a few members read this and respond you will find most has a slight ticking noise when first started but then fades away..I have been around several that do this so I would say its normal..I may be wrong but mine does it and when we checked the valves they were within specs..
jfoster Posted May 9, 2010 #5 Posted May 9, 2010 My 06 does the same thing...dealer said it was the tensioner and nothing to worry about.
frogmaster Posted May 9, 2010 #6 Posted May 9, 2010 I think after a few members read this and respond you will find most has a slight ticking noise when first started but then fades away..I have been around several that do this so I would say its normal..I may be wrong but mine does it and when we checked the valves they were within specs.. Agree mine does same too.... Relax and have a Home Brew knowing you have a 5 Year Warranty
tsigwing Posted May 9, 2010 #7 Posted May 9, 2010 Agree mine does same too.... Relax and have a Home Brew knowing you have a 5 Year Warranty I'm guessing the reason they give you a 5 year warranty is because you don't need it. Mine was never back to the dealer once.
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