Hi guys,
I'm dealing with the same issue now. I took it in for the 600 mile tune up and had the clicking noise. When they drained the final drive oil, they said it was BLACK, there was a real problem, and Yamaha overnighted the complete assembly to replace. Now I'm at 1200 miles on a little trip last weekend with the wifey, and it starts again. Much louder this time, too, or I'm just "hearing" it more because I know what it is.
I told them previously about greasing everything, but I think they just blew me off. Tomorrow another assembly will arrive (told him to order it again since I don't want this premature wear and it's covered by warranty), but I also printed out the TSB and a few threads with pictures and text from the other RSV forums I found.
I have 1500 miles on the bike now...not too confident in anything, as the radio head doesn't work now either (fading and buttons don't work). Totally unrelated, but I'm starting to think I should have bought the "other" brand.
Is this the kind of stuff I should expect with the 2008 RSV? Did I buy a lemon? I'm SO disappointed, as I really love my bike!
Thanks,
Mark Turkel
http://www.RideBellChain.com
SCRC #456
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