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I heard from multiple parties that this machine shop is wicked good. Also, they are covering all the charges. So I am kinda limited in choice! Also, since I bought it from them, I am going to ask for warranty that covers the work being done. But thanks for the future reference ..

Good to hear these reports of the tick being fixed once and for all .. now the agonizing wait for the parts to be shipped and then the work to be done ... 2.5 weeks before I can ride her again. And it was gorgeous out there today!

Totally agree with your opinion there. Thats what I am going to do and ask for a warranty for the work that they have done. BTW - they got back to me today saying that the machine shop saw some wear on rest of the exhaust valve guides and that they are going replace all exhaust guides, valves...

I think it might be the case of the issue being early stage. I just spoke to the mechanic there and he said that he has a machine shop inspecting the head and he is waiting to hear from them before he has a conversation with Yamaha. He said he would try and get all 16 replaced if Yamaha agrees...

That makes sense .. I am going to check back to see what they recommend. If they say they are only fixing one of the guides, I am going to ask for my money back. This is an authorized Yamaha dealer. and yea, I should update my location ... I am near Boston MA.

No worries .. I prolly didn't post a good sound clip. Yea .. one of the cylinders had more soot in there.. the guy said that the ticking sound was related to misfiring of that cylinder in the exhaust cycle. What do you think .. should I let them repair it at their own cost, or then ask for my...

Hmm ... I am just concerned that they will only fix the one valve guide and I will then have a problem with other valves down the road ... Hopefully they will do a good job. How have others fixed their valve guide issues .. did you replace the whole head?

So it turns out that I do have a ticker! Called the shop and they confirmed my fear - 'Valve guide wear'. They said it was going to take a few weeks to fix the problem. I am seriously thinking about returning the bike as its under the 30 day warranty from the time I bought it. What do you guys...

Thanks for all the feedback. I took it to the dealer I bought it from. Initially he was like 'Here we go .. hearing things again!'. Outside I pointed out the noise which became louder at around 2500rpm. He took it in the shop and then came out and told me that its probably the cam chain...

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Thanks for taking the time folks. Relieved to know not a ticker! I am gonna take it to the dealer and have them fix it (under 30 day warranty currently from them). (BTW - Prolly the best bike I have had so far. Can't wait to rack up those miles!!)

Hope this helps the diagnosis! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PCCD2HM8T8

Hi guys! Just picked my 05 FJR and I noticed the ticking sound. I have posted a clip here. Can the experts here comment on whether they think this is the dreaded tick problem?? Appreciate it!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PpXEFZI0ec