stuck in ouray, co - grinding/rattling noise cam chain area

[greg the pole]

okay, yes forgot about the tenerist site. thanks!

well, if you're bored and have nothing better to do..

 

[hojo in sc]

Question: Is it possible to take off the cover and look at the cam chain with the engine running to see what the chain is doing, like is there a guideline on how much slack or lack of?

 

[Koinz]

Question: Is it possible to take off the cover and look at the cam chain with the engine running to see what the chain is doing, like is there a guideline on how much slack or lack of?

You probably could, but there might be a lot of oil flinging around in there. Could get messy ???

 

[528Hz]

called ama to get the tow to davis. waiting for their call back.
called yamaha yes prior to that, apparently they do not do towing, they just reimburse for towing up to 60 dollars or something like that.

 

[Koinz]

called ama to get the tow to davis. waiting for their call back.
called yamaha yes prior to that, apparently they do not do towing, they just reimburse for towing up to 60 dollars or something like that.

I think that's typical of any extended warranty. They're not in the towing business specifically, but re-imburse to a specific dollar amount. Hope everything works out for you.

 

[Sckill]

Hope you get this sorted out. Let us know what you find out.

 

[tc9988]

Well, never thought it would happen, but i did today. Out of nowhere grinding noise from cam chain area. Sounds like a cam chain. Noise increases, speeds up with rpm. Sounds like something rattling inside. I just had valve check done by Action Yamaha in Metuchen, NJ. Stay away from them pending the outcome of this. This may be coincidental, but nonetheless. I have 29K miles now, 2013 is model year. Should I attempt the ride back to NY or find a good local dealer, how funny is that, god local dealer? This could take at least a week. I do have YES warranty, for what its worth. Any reputable places within 100-200 miles of ouray?

any idea of the frequency of that grinding noise. Was it 432 Hz ;D just joking . good luck getting it resolved

 

[Ramseybella]

Do you have AAA plus 150 mile tow?
I have used it a couple times for my other motorcycles.
I have the Platinum gets you towed up to 200 miles $100.00 a year.
I am planning on a trip to Ouray next mid week after the Labor day rush.
Starting to get cold at night in Ouray I see as well.

 

[528Hz]

It sounded like 25000 gigahertz ;D
AMA covered the tow. 2 great fellas came from Merwin's towing with some funny stories to tell on the way.
Guys at Davis took her apart. Awesome crew I must say and really helpful so far ::008::
The issue involves neither tensioner nor the chain and has nothing to do with valve adjustment that was done. At least does not appear to be so. Just a sad coincidence. So the guys at Action Yamaha, NJ are in the clear in my book. They called me a few times to follow up on me as well.

The issue is much worse actually:

Broken clutch spring


eating through the engine case


This is a very peculiar failure, especially since I treat this and my other bikes royally. Perhaps just a faulty spring that finally gave in. She has been doing great so far. The Yamaha is covering the repair. The repair involves a new engine case and clutch basket. Guys at Davis will basically have to take the components out of the current case and assemble it in the new case. Apparently Yamaha does not ship engine assembly unless it's something really really bad. I guess this is not so critical then 8)

I'll be here through the end of next week probably fri-sat patrolling on a 650 grasshopper that Davis had for rent.
So Ramseybella and anyone else coming through here, obey posted speed limits ::001:: ::019::

 

[Sckill]

Wow, that looks like it could have caused some serious damage if that spring were to pop off and get caught somewhere else in the engine. Glad you were able to catch it before something worse happened.

Maybe time to upgrade to the 2014 clutch basket and cam chain tensioner while the engine is apart?

 

[chr1s]

Happy it's getting sorted for you and you can carry on your trip ;D kudos to Yamaha for approving the repairs so quickly as well.

 

[fredz43]

Yes, I would be talking to Yamaha to suggest that since they have to replace the clutch basket, replace it with the new 14 design. No springs to go bad and much smoother.

 

[528Hz]

will talk to Craig tomorrow morning about 14 parts

 

[coastie]

Wow! Well I'm glad your getting it taken care of. I hear those 14, clutches have a long back order for some reason...lol!

 

[Bushyar15]

Well, I'm glad they found the issue. Hoping the work goes smoothly and you get back on the road quickly!

 

[clint64]

At least you were able to find out the issue. Hoping everything else goes quickly and you're back on the road shortly.

 

[Koinz]

It sounded like 25000 gigahertz ;D
AMA covered the tow. 2 great fellas came from Merwin's towing with some funny stories to tell on the way.
Guys at Davis took her apart. Awesome crew I must say and really helpful so far ::008::
The issue involves neither tensioner nor the chain and has nothing to do with valve adjustment that was done. At least does not appear to be so. Just a sad coincidence. So the guys at Action Yamaha, NJ are in the clear in my book. They called me a few times to follow up on me as well.

The issue is much worse actually:

Broken clutch spring


eating through the engine case


This is a very peculiar failure, especially since I treat this and my other bikes royally. Perhaps just a faulty spring that finally gave in. She has been doing great so far. The Yamaha is covering the repair. The repair involves a new engine case and clutch basket. Guys at Davis will basically have to take the components out of the current case and assemble it in the new case. Apparently Yamaha does not ship engine assembly unless it's something really really bad. I guess this is not so critical then 8)

I'll be here through the end of next week probably fri-sat patrolling on a 650 grasshopper that Davis had for rent.
So Ramseybella and anyone else coming through here, obey posted speed limits ::001:: ::019::

That's a first. :question:

 

[Big Blu]

It's good to hear things are under control and that the two dealers and the mother ship are taking good care of you.

An updated clutch basket and updated CCT ........ make it happen, even if it cost you a few out of pocket $$. ::008::

Paul

 

[Sup-Ten]

An updated clutch basket and updated CCT ........ make it happen, even if it cost you a few out of pocket $$. ::008::

Paul

Good thought but don't think he'll get the new basket by next week. Someone ordered them all. 8)

 

[Big Blu]

Good thought but don't think he'll get the new basket by next week. Someone ordered them all. 8)

WTF? Is there a scalper among us????

Tell me more......


Paul