So my new RG is a ticking machine. From the day I bought it it’s been ticking...sounds like valvetrain to me, but of course the dealer says it’s normal, it’ll quiet down after the 1K service, they all do that, the M8 is inherently noisy, etc.
Bottom line - it’s getting annoying, it’s no worse but it’s no better, either. Just had the 1K done and the tech said it’s normal. I don’t know if I’m just paranoid because of the lifter stories online or if I really need to start pushing to get someone higher up the food chain to give it a listen. Doesn’t seem to be temp related, and it’s most noticeable at around 2,000-2,500 steady cruise or slight acceleration. It quiets down under heavier throttle. It seems a bit noisier than my older 103, but that one had louder pipes and an intake, so maybe I just didn’t notice it?
Anyone else have any noise issues? I’ve told the dealer that if it IS a lifter issue, it’s a helluva lot cheaper and easier to fix now than after the mill grenades.
Thoughts?