Catamountrdr
Just got it firing!
Not quite finding answer on the various forums...maybe. I bought a new 2017 V7 in Seattle. Brought it to central Idaho (6,000 foot elevation) in January. It has started to knock loudly under load...as in from a standing start and with each upshift. I have 1,200 miles on it and run non-ethanol premium in it. My feeling is that it is drive train related. Using a stethoscope when idling there appears to be no alarming noises from the engine, but there is a fair amount of noise from the gear box. Also, the bike appears to be running hot, as in a hot rubber smell when parked in shop after a ride.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Thanks for any suggestions.