Couple of quick(ish) questions (I hope)

[Gaarmstrong318]

Hey folks, another quick two questions,

First off A couple of weeks ago I noticed when I started the bike from "stone" cold (switched off for several hours) the engine would give off a odd rattle/knocking sound but for only a few seconds and only when dead cold, I noticed the oil was low so topped it back off and it seems to have stopped it except when the bike isn't run over weekends, could it just be the oil has settled and is being flushed Round?

The engine has done around 26k and been serviced regularly by a dealer at either 4K or 6k miles and has been an outstanding runner.

Secondly I've noticed for a long time the bikes clutch has a tendency to "drag" in first gear I.e. If I'm at a stop light and lift my feet the bike will creep forward ever so slowly but I can't easily stop it with my feet without any problems or a drop in RPM on the engine (stays solidly at 1k) however if the bike is in neutral or a higher gear then the clutch doesn't drag at all. Is this a common thing? the dealer I have the bike serviced at says they can't see anything wrong with it but said if I want they can remove the clutch to inspect it but I don't want to unless I have too

Any ideas on these two would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

Bike is a Yamaha XJ6 Div F ABS 2010

[Tango]

The first question sounds like maybe the oil quality......maybe do an oil change and see if that helps.

The second question - again, this could be related to the oil quality. Also, are you sure that the clutch cable free play is set correctly. Or it could be down to slightly warped clutch plates, so they are not disengaging completely.

[CGD217]

On my XJ6 the engine has always been a little rattley on start up but only when cold.

As for clutch drag that isn't something I have experienced on this model of that helps.

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