2003 Yamaha FJR 1300 ticking noise

Lenin Narayanasamy

• 42 Answers
• Posted on Mar 05, 2009

SOURCE: engaging 1st gear the gear grinds an clunks into

This happens when the parts of gear box is not proper due to misalignment. hence service the gear box first.... also change the oil and all the ball bearings of the gear box ... lubricate every parts in gear box.

SOURCE: timing chain tensioner adjustment

all v twin engines are noisy, if you could totally silence the exhaust noise, you would be horrified how awful the motor sounds, it could probably do with the cam chain tensioner ADJUSTING. i wouldn't think it would need replacing. unfortunately the manual only recomends this being done by a qualified tech, i have a xvs 650 with same trouble. i would adjust myself if i could find out the correct tollerences.

SOURCE: possible camchain rattle

yep, a lot more, if oil has been changed when it should. usual soution to this, unless it really is rattling badly, is to go out and give the bike a real good thrashing. that will stretch the chain a tiny bit and allow the cam chain tensioner to move on to it's next click in the ratchet. in other words, unless it sounds like a bag of nails, leavi it alone but keep an ear out for it getting worse, these engines are one of the best about, not like the Honda who haven't yet found out how to make a cam chain tensioner.

SOURCE: engine noise Yamaha FJR 1300 2005, rattling sound

BENT A ROCKER

SOURCE: temperature guage runs half way on yamaha FJR 1300

What is the problem? half way means that it is in the normal operating range.