Hi guys. A question for you re cam chains and type of oil (groan - yes another letter on the subject). I have a 2008 VFR (from new) and did not experience any noises from the camchain area whilst the weather was warm/hot (now done 12000 klms). Now that winter is here -5 to +5 degrees in the morning, I sometimes get a rather worrying sound from the front camchain gear area on the front top right of the front cylinders - almost sounds like the chain is not aligned with the camshaft sprocket or a bearing is dry but it only lasts a few seconds. Another contributer mentioned that the chain and gears in this region are splashed with oil and on start up it may take a little time to get oil into the region. He mentioned going to a 10w40 oil after which he didn't have a problem with noises. I already use this grade of oil but am wondering if going to Mobile 1 5w50 might solve the problem. Such a wide ranging viscosity would suit year round temperatures but does anyone know if there are problems going to an oil of this type and whether it might cure the problem? Apologies for the length of the message.
I have some weird sounds too. I took it back to the dealer but of course when I got there it was silent. I'm just going to buy the extended warranty and not worry about it until 5 years from now
It sounds to me like it's just a matter of warmin' up... you could try that other oil, since it is better for the temp range ur dealin' with... with a bike that new I wouldn't stress it too much, especially if you take it in and the mechanics don't see anything wrong...
thanks guys - hadn't thought about the extended warranty - it was never mentioned when i bought thre bike, will check it out.
