I just picked mine up the other day. I love the fit and trim traded in a 02 kaw concourse and the yamaha beats the hell out of kawasaki. I do have a whine at about 30-40 mph I thought at first it was a wheel bearing but if I pull in the clutch it goes away. I think it might be in the transmission. Ant one elese have this problem? Does it go away?
just got mine may 6 it 2008 tourer only change done is to get rid of snowplow yami calls a windshield and replace with 15" shield. absolutely love it. have 400 miles on it. do notice a slight whine between 30-45 but clutch seems fine and shifts so smooth can barely hear it shift. talked to friends who also have belt drives (victorys/harleys) and all have same whine. was told it is quite common and is coming from the belt itself. no big deal as far as i am concerned. do have a clunk from front suspension when going over bumps at about 40mph and up. seems to be a common ocurrance on this bike 07 and 08,s. will probably eventually switch to an aftermarket front suspension. for now am very satisfied with bike, great balance, awesome power, noticed in last 100 miles that bike has really gained substantial power and smoothness. cant wait till after 1 st valve job to really crack the bike wide open!! have a feeling it is going to really haul ass!!!! thats all for now, would be nice to find a strictly 1300 club. anybody find one please let me know. thanks
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just got mine may 6 it 2008 tourer only change done is to get rid of snowplow yami calls a windshield and replace with 15" shield. absolutely love it. have 400 miles on it. do notice a slight whine between 30-45 but clutch seems fine and shifts so smooth can barely hear it shift. talked to friends who also have belt drives (victorys/harleys) and all have same whine. was told it is quite common and is coming from the belt itself. no big deal as far as i am concerned. do have a clunk from front suspension when going over bumps at about 40mph and up. seems to be a common ocurrance on this bike 07 and 08,s. will probably eventually switch to an aftermarket front suspension. for now am very satisfied with bike, great balance, awesome power, noticed in last 100 miles that bike has really gained substantial power and smoothness. cant wait till after 1 st valve job to really crack the bike wide open!! have a feeling it is going to really haul ass!!!! thats all for now, would be nice to find a strictly 1300 club. anybody find one please let me know. thanks