strange noise

just bought the R1 09 after 2000 km it start to do a strange ticking noise from the right side sound like its from the pick up rotor its not like the yamaha popular ticking noise, its a new ticking noise with the regular yamaha ticking noise it come and goes, it start when dropping from 4000rpm, above that there is no noise please your help

Hmmm... So, I haven't heard anyone comment - does the new 09 R1 have the infamous Yamaha Tick???

Hmmm... So, I haven't heard anyone comment - does the new 09 R1 have the infamous Yamaha Tick??? yes it does + my friend have that yamaha tick noise too with r1 09

Ok so I have an 09 as well and i had the dealership call Yamaha directly. Mine makes a horribly loud "clicking" noise when u start it up. Then ull hear it riding as well but it's not as loud. The dealer relalayed the message 4m Yamaha, that that noise is normal? I've had 3 yamahas before and I've never had that problem! Well they say because it has a hydrolic cam chain that it will make that noise. They said the 09 r6 does too. Well I have a couple friends with an 09 as well and I've hurd it 1ce or 2ce on there bikes. I think personaly being an automotive mechanic that the chain stretched or jumped a tooth? It definately doesn't sound "normal!" Hope this helps

i went to my dealer and he order from yamaha a new timing chain tensioner im still waiting for that part to arrive after ill replace it i will let you know if there is any change its interesting because i post that two weeks ago and it seems that not so many guys with the 09 have that noise....or they just dont want to tell us:crash

I had a fault develop with the hydraulic CCT on my 07. It caused a horrible "knocking" or "clacking" on hot start up for a few seconds (only did it on hot start-up because oil was thinner). It would quit making the noise after a few seconds when pressure built up and allowed the tensioner to engage. Went to an APE manual CCT and cured the problem...but only because I was out of warranty.

I had a fault develop with the hydraulic CCT on my 07. It caused a horrible "knocking" or "clacking" on hot start up for a few seconds (only did it on hot start-up because oil was thinner). It would quit making the noise after a few seconds when pressure built up and allowed the tensioner to engage. Went to an APE manual CCT and cured the problem...but only because I was out of warranty. AHA! Can I get that part number for that 07 cct please? OP, sorry for the minor thread jack.

AHA! Can I get that part number for that 07 cct please? OP, sorry for the minor thread jack. http://yamahazone.biz/TENSIONERS.HTML YTR1 is the part # for the 04-08 R1.

try different oil..

http://yamahazone.biz/TENSIONERS.HTML YTR1 is the part # for the 04-08 R1. Thanks for the help.:thumbup

My 09 R1 does this as well. I took it to the dealership and they had two techs look at it. They told me everything was running perfectly. It does not sound right to me. Glad I got the extra maintenance plan!

i noticed a light ticking in mine, but I figured it was an exhaust leak from the new graves exhaust I put on. I was actually going to make sure it was not leaking tomorrow. I had no noise from my 04

I had a fault develop with the hydraulic CCT on my 07. It caused a horrible "knocking" or "clacking" on hot start up for a few seconds (only did it on hot start-up because oil was thinner). It would quit making the noise after a few seconds when pressure built up and allowed the tensioner to engage. Went to an APE manual CCT and cured the problem...but only because I was out of warranty. my 09 just developed that noise today, but opposite from yours, did it twice today once at first startup (dead cold),, then again after it sat for an hour, but didn't do it when it was at operating temp also did this when I changed the oil last week,, used motul 10-40 dino, maybe she don't like this stuff??

mine tick from day one...now its only 200 km...light tick....is it yama tick that so famous..??

it started on mine after fitting new cans. all i can thinks is it maybe the castrol oil i serviced bike with?? what oil you guys use? its defo coming from the right side, not sure what side the timing chain is? thought it was left side,

I start the bike, cold, let the bike idle and don't touch the throttle until you're in the proper temp range of 170ish. 560 hard ridden miles on mine, two oil and filter changes (yamalube) and no ticks for me. Only thing I've noticed is if (after full warm up) I go to pull the clutch lever all the way in, and I stick my ear near the right side, I hear a slight tick/clack, release the clutch lever, it stops. These are probably just the clutch plates. These things are engines with thousands of moving parts. It cracks me up how everyone always freaks out over the tinyiest of sounds they make. If something was seriously wrong, you'd know. If it's an 09, you're covered with the factory warranty no matter what. If it bothers you that much, take it in but as many have discovered who have done that, it is normal. Ride the thing, stop worrying about every tiny tick/clack/rattle an engine makes, especially during your 'break in' period.