differential noise

[starrider60]

I'm hearing a clicking sound from the rear end when I slow for a traffic light or stop sign. Checked the oil and it's full. Should I pull the drive shaft and check it? She's a 2006 with 22,000 miles. :scratchchin:

[FreezyRider]

It's more than likely dry drive pins. You'll have to pull the rear wheel, remove the circlip that holds the drive hub into the wheel (probably have to clean off some grease/gunk in order to see it), and pull the hub out. The pins get dry and rusty and then start making that clicking noise. You will need to clean the pins, remove rust if present, also clean and de-rust the holes that the pins fit into. Then use a good grease...Honda Moly 60 is recommended....to lube and then reinstall.

Good luck!

Joe

[SaltyDawg]

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[04Midnight]

You also need to bolt everything down following the proper sequence. There is a Tech Bulletin on that. Maybe it's on this site somewhere.

[FreezyRider]

Great article with pictures!
Rear Hub Lubrication - VentureRider.Org

Also, read this tech service bulletin and pay close attention to the reassembly info:
Rear End Noise - Yamaha TSB - VentureRider.Org


Joe

[starrider60]

I'll tear into it this weekend. Boy, this is a great bunch! I'm new to the RSV but it's my 8th Yamaha and I plan to put at least 100,000 miles on her before I limp off into the sunset. Or trike her out... :happy34:

[04Midnight]

It's not a big job. Couple of hours max the first time.

Check your rear brake pads while you're in there. The inside pad is likely more worn than the outside pad. If both are still good, swap them.

[RedRider]

Just an FYI - you do not need to pull the drive pumpkin to grease the pins. Just get the rear wheel off, remove the circlip, and lube away. Most members use Honda Moly60 paste for greasing the pins. Can be found at most Honda m'cycle dealers and car dealers. Do a search on here for the Honda car part number.

Good luck.

RR

[SaltyDawg]

If I can offer one little bit of advice. Get yourself a GOOD set of snap ring pliers. The el cheapo's from the local hardware store just won't cut it. I paid about 7 bucks more for a professional set and it was well worth it.

[davecb]

Take it to the dealer and have them do it under warranty........MAKEMDOIT.........

[KiteSquid]

Take it to the dealer and have them do it under warranty........MAKEMDOIT.........

But MAKE them use Honda Moly60 grease on the Clutch Hub pins and while the final drive is off, on the splines on both ends of the drive shaft and the splines that connect the final drive to the clutch hub.




Most members use Honda Moly60 paste for greasing the pins. Can be found at most Honda m'cycle dealers and car dealers. Do a search on here for the Honda car part number.

You can also get it at an Acura Car dealership... The Motorcycle dealer will charge about 40% more for the tube of grease than the car dealerships due to lower volume sales.

[starrider60]

I went to the dealer armed with printouts from the forum and asked the mechanic to pull the rear drive and grease it with Honda moly-60, which I supplied. BTW, I found the Honda dealership to be very helpful. Anyhoo, I test rode the beast and she is great. No more noise from the rear. Now I need to put miles on her. Again, thanks for the help. I love this bike and this group. :missingtooth: