Well, I looked back about 8 pages and didn't see anything for this but I may have to be corrected. My 2012 has been experiencing a considerable amount of noise when getting into the 2800 rpm range and higher since new. Told the dealership it sounds like a popcorn popper. Issues with taking off in 1st gear as well as considerably more decelleration popping than should be present. Plus mileage about 40 mpg or so.....rarely any more. So, finally they sent a mechanic (their top one; he's the guy we go to when we can't figure it out) and he brought the bike back into the shop and I didn't hear anything for about 1/2 hour. Finally I asked about the bike and was told "the mechanic says he didn't find anything with the clutch and he couldn't hear anything out of the ordinary about the popping on decelleration. (Maybe I got the 'wrench' that is good at what he knows and sees but can't hear anything any more....?) ok, so finally I asked what about the bike. The service tech told me that yes, there is something seriously wrong with your bike and you can't even take the bike. we have to keep it here and it will be about 2 weeks before we can fix it. Have to split the case apart and it is suspected bad balance bearings in the bottom of the engine! Great! I can't even take the bike? I needed it that weekend for a couple trips. I said it is on warranty isn't it?? He said yes, but if they tell me not to drive it and I ignore that advice and drive it, it may not be covered. So, then a few minutes later I get another tech that starts to ring me up and is telling me they didn't find anything wrong with the bike and that I'm good to go. I said somebody else just told me exactly the opposite. That it was so bad I couldn't even drive the bike? I asked him are we talking about the same bike?? He said yes, and then I asked him how there could be completely different stories and be the same bike? He told me "well, I guess I better just stay out of it!" (yeah, sounds good to me!) Then a little while later the first guy comes out and says, here's the deal.....some serious issues with the bike but they can let me take it and I can just bring it in sometime and they will need it for about 2 weeks for repairs. Now I am a little confused.........they made out a form and gave me a claim number, etc. So it is documented. Jump ahead to this last week...... Rode the bike to work without the fairing one day and had absolutely no noise or harsh sounds coming from the engine area. Accellerates smooth as glass thru the 2800 rpm range and above. One of the caps on top of the forks (right side) has a wear area where the chrome is worn clear to the brass below......So here is my observation: The problem appears to be a serious vibration of the fairing/windshield. It is plastic on metal and is acting like a megaphonefor the bike. . Amplifies everything imensely but moreover I believe something inside the fairing is vibrating as well. So, last night my fix was to try to adjust a small (1/32nd or so) gap between the chrome fork cap and the spot under the fairing (gray plastic area just under the speaker. it is a cutout area.) Was able to get it where I can put a piece of paper (no more) in that gap. Only wearing on the right side so imagine it is only touching on the one side. I don't think it is anything with the engine at all. Will test out my theory soon and see if the vibration goes away. Expect it may. And then I don't have to go thru the agony of splitting the cases, losing parts, scratching the frame up and all the other things probable while having our bikes in for "repair". Is anybody else experiencing a little wear on top of their chrome cap or the vibration I have been describing?? Maybe it's just mine. Pork
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