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bjs045 · 08-24-2010, 12:37 AM

Bikes been in the shop for 37 days now. I experienced some power loss off the start. Turns out it was a defective spark plug that fried! Now there's an almost constant ticking noise. Sounds like valves or rocker arms to me. Dealer said it may be the cam chain tensioner so it was replace. Apparently the R1's have had this issue so one was ordered.

I went to pick the bike up today. Rode less than 100m and I could hear the ticking still. Took the bike back for service less than 1hr after picking it up.

Time line:
July 17th - took the bike in.
July 22ish - Dealer was finally able to duplicate the issue.
July 29th - Issue was determined bad spark plug. Precautionary step to replace cam chain tensioner. Part was ordered.
Aug 16th - Part was received. (must have shipped from japan /sarcasmoff)
Aug 17th - Tried to pick up the bike but wasn't finished. Two hours then I can take it home. (Told them to hold on to it and actually test ride it to see if its safe)
August 23rd - Showed up at dealer. Found bike outside filthy with a huge scratch on tank. (not deep, can be buffed out easy). Manager is looking at it now and they will be calling Yamaha for answers. Manager said he doesn't think the ticking is mechanical........................................ ..................

Can anyone shed some light.

I have number and address to a California Lemon Law Lawyer. I'm going to be talking to them tomorrow.

MikeN02 · 08-24-2010, 01:27 AM

Sounds like you got the yamaha tick, I've heard it on my R6 as well and looked around.

Says it's a common thing.

Yamaha Tick! : Yamaha R6 : R6 Forum

ry-mac75 · 08-24-2010, 08:17 AM

Yeah, dude. The hotter/longer I ride, the louder it ticks. It's cool - it just does that.

bjs045 · 08-24-2010, 12:14 PM

I still feel its an issue cause i never had the tick until the spark plug fried. I just wanna ride lol.

jspansel · 08-24-2010, 12:37 PM

My R6 ticks pretty good since the day I got it. Most all Yamahas tick. Some more on cold, some more after they get hot. It is generally the cam chain tensioner but its not a problem. You can get a manual tensioner and that usually solves the (non)issue. My FZ6R ticked as well.

Google "yamaha tick" and have fun.

bjs045 · 08-24-2010, 03:43 PM

I really hope its this "yamaha tick" but all 3 mechanics (including the manager) said its unusual noise. I'm assuming they already know the "yamaha tick" sound and that's why they are still working on it

MikeN02 · 08-24-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjs045

I really hope its this "yamaha tick" but all 3 mechanics (including the manager) said its unusual noise. I'm assuming they already know the "yamaha tick" sound and that's why they are still working on it

Maybe they don't ride yamahas...

jspansel · 08-24-2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjs045

I really hope its this "yamaha tick" but all 3 mechanics (including the manager) said its unusual noise. I'm assuming they already know the "yamaha tick" sound and that's why they are still working on it

Get a vid up of it if ya can. If it is abnormaly loud then ya, it could be a prob maybe. Valve clearance?

Roaddawg · 08-24-2010, 11:01 PM

After they changed the spark plug issue, did you get your power back? I understand your concerns. Sometimes when I hear the ticking, I think my oil is low or bad gas...but it's just the engines normal design. I don't think I could go 37 days without riding....gotta be killin' you.

**72racer** · 09-07-2010, 05:46 PM

man thats the noise i keep taking back to dealer for,,they keep looking at me like im crazy and say what noise,seems like it has gotten worse lately but i have service order that says no problem in engine soo im gonna keep putting miles on it and see what happens.It does seem louder on hot days drives me crazy....

08-24-2010, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
bjs045 Senior Member Bike: 09' FZ6R Raven Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 454 Thanks: 125 Thanked 143 Times in 82 Posts	Frustrated beyond belief! Bikes been in the shop for 37 days now. I experienced some power loss off the start. Turns out it was a defective spark plug that fried! Now there's an almost constant ticking noise. Sounds like valves or rocker arms to me. Dealer said it may be the cam chain tensioner so it was replace. Apparently the R1's have had this issue so one was ordered. I went to pick the bike up today. Rode less than 100m and I could hear the ticking still. Took the bike back for service less than 1hr after picking it up. Time line: July 17th - took the bike in. July 22ish - Dealer was finally able to duplicate the issue. July 29th - Issue was determined bad spark plug. Precautionary step to replace cam chain tensioner. Part was ordered. Aug 16th - Part was received. (must have shipped from japan /sarcasmoff) Aug 17th - Tried to pick up the bike but wasn't finished. Two hours then I can take it home. (Told them to hold on to it and actually test ride it to see if its safe) August 23rd - Showed up at dealer. Found bike outside filthy with a huge scratch on tank. (not deep, can be buffed out easy). Manager is looking at it now and they will be calling Yamaha for answers. Manager said he doesn't think the ticking is mechanical........................................ .................. Can anyone shed some light. I have number and address to a California Lemon Law Lawyer. I'm going to be talking to them tomorrow. __________________ *Bone Mofo Stock! YouTube Channel*

08-24-2010, 01:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	Sounds like you got the yamaha tick, I've heard it on my R6 as well and looked around. Says it's a common thing. Yamaha Tick! : Yamaha R6 : R6 Forum __________________ RIP 07/31/10 Last edited by MikeN02; 08-24-2010 at 01:30 AM.

08-24-2010, 08:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
ry-mac75 Senior Member Bike: 2009 Raven FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 253 Thanks: 10 Thanked 76 Times in 38 Posts	Yeah, dude. The hotter/longer I ride, the louder it ticks. It's cool - it just does that. __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R - D3 aluminium grips, CF TBR Exhaust, Comfort seat, Integrated tail light, CF rear tire hugger, proton flush mount turn signals, FDB shorty levers and smoked double bubble windshield.

08-24-2010, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
bjs045 Senior Member Bike: 09' FZ6R Raven Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 454 Thanks: 125 Thanked 143 Times in 82 Posts	I still feel its an issue cause i never had the tick until the spark plug fried. I just wanna ride lol. __________________ *Bone Mofo Stock! YouTube Channel*

08-24-2010, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
jspansel Super Moderator Bike: 09 R6 Raven Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 984 Thanked 1,180 Times in 624 Posts Blog Entries: 17	My R6 ticks pretty good since the day I got it. Most all Yamahas tick. Some more on cold, some more after they get hot. It is generally the cam chain tensioner but its not a problem. You can get a manual tensioner and that usually solves the (non)issue. My FZ6R ticked as well. Google "yamaha tick" and have fun. __________________ -Jay Don't cage me, bro! -But you can REP me!!! I intend to live forever. So far, so good...

08-24-2010, 03:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
bjs045 Senior Member Bike: 09' FZ6R Raven Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 454 Thanks: 125 Thanked 143 Times in 82 Posts	I really hope its this "yamaha tick" but all 3 mechanics (including the manager) said its unusual noise. I'm assuming they already know the "yamaha tick" sound and that's why they are still working on it __________________ *Bone Mofo Stock! YouTube Channel*

08-24-2010, 11:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	After they changed the spark plug issue, did you get your power back? I understand your concerns. Sometimes when I hear the ticking, I think my oil is low or bad gas...but it's just the engines normal design. I don't think I could go 37 days without riding....gotta be killin' you. __________________ Roaddawg

09-07-2010, 05:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
72racer Member Bike: 2010fz6r Two brothers Exhaust/Juice box/K&N filter/ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: richmond va Posts: 100 Thanks: 26 Thanked 21 Times in 9 Posts	man thats the noise i keep taking back to dealer for,,they keep looking at me like im crazy and say what noise,seems like it has gotten worse lately but i have service order that says no problem in engine soo im gonna keep putting miles on it and see what happens.It does seem louder on hot days drives me crazy....

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