I have a 2013 R1. I just got it and it seems to have a slight ticking noise coming from near the header/front of the engine area. It may be the cam chain or something or it could be the cross plane engine is just a little noisier than my zx6r I'm not sure so that is why I am posting. Any ideas as to what it could be? In first and second gear just going aroung town I can hear it speed up and slow down with the engine. It's not bad at all it sounds more like a tiny click than anything. The bike is still under warranty and all. Just wondering what kind of responses and advice I could get on here, any help is appreciated. Thank you!
Just noticed this on my bike and I think it's just started up. Not sure what it is but its freaking me out. I will post a video of where I think it is.
Will the cam chain tensioner make noise when the clutch was pulled in? I was almost willing to be my house it was the cam chain tensioner until I pulled my clutch in now I'm just lost and think it's both! ?
Will the cam chain tensioner make noise when the clutch was pulled in? I was almost willing to be my house it was the cam chain tensioner until I pulled my clutch in now I'm just lost and think it's both! ?
Post a video of it. If it goes away when you pull your clutch in it's probably a problem with wear on some parts of the clutch basket (rings or some bearing) if you have that clutch rattle. This can eventually lead to magnets on the flywheel shaking loose of their adhesive and getting smashed to bits inside the case. I'm very familiar with this problem because it plagues almost all Suzuki SV-1000's, which happens to be my other bike and it has this issue. I've noticed my R1 very slightly starting to exhibit a similar symptom (at least the sound) and I only have about 4400 miles on it. I can't even ride my SV right now because one of the magnets is smashed in there and it doesn't make enough current to keep the battery topped off (plus I don't want any of the magnet pieces to get sucked into the oil pickup and grenade my motor).
The OEM CCT is automatic and can not be adjusted. There was a recall on some of the earlier model crossplains. I would just go ahead and replace it with a manual CCT. I prefer the one by Graves.
This will take you to the video of my bike. The first segment of it is on the right hand side of the motor right next to the fairing, the second portion is right in front of the headers. I hope this link works and that someone can identify this, thanks for yall's help!
This will take you to the video of my bike. The first segment of it is on the right hand side of the motor right next to the fairing, the second portion is right in front of the headers. I hope this link works and that someone can identify this, thanks for yall's help!
? Yep, lots of mechanical noises from the R1. The 95 VFR I had was really quiet - other than that sweet cam gear noise. ?
I was a little surprised by how much more mechanical noise the R1 had. My friends 2004 R1 has about the same kind of sounds coming out of the engine.
I appreciate the confirmation it's a great peace of mind to have a second opinion ha I moved to this from a zx6r so It's quiet s change. If anyone has anymore input then listen to the video and tell me what you think!
So just went for a ride for about 30 minutes to see how it sounded after some research. I rode in first gear at 35 to 40 for about 5 miles just holding it there, did some faster acceleration and spirited riding (nothing outrageous) and just had a little fun with the bike. I still hear it, this is the update after i rode. It sounds exactly the same in neutral as it does going down the road. This is it at idle, 3k, and 5k rpm's. The phone is on the right side of the engine at the edge of the fairing.
My friend that races an 06 and rides a 13 R1 said it sounded like normal yamaha chatter to him also. Thanks for all the time and replies. Hopefully this will help someone else that is new to the R1 world as much as it has helped me. One thing is for sure this bike is a beast and I can't wait for my next road trip!
I searched and searched and I could never find anyting outside of people with 2000 and 2001 or just really early models of the R1. I could have easily been looking in the wrong places or using the wrong search phrases. Either way this forum was a huge help
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