I purchased a new, 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 approximately two months ago. Since then, I have broken in the engine and set out to modify the final drive gearing (chain and sprockets) to optimize this machine for long-distance highway riding (commuting, maybe some touring even, and just long day-rides...). My goal in changing the gearing was to reduce average engine RPM at SoCal fast-lane highway speeds as much as possible. After having completed these modifications, I am happy to report that so... Yamaha R3 Highway Gearing (update ..read more

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Hey all! I have a question which might not be drivetrain related. Now, this may be completely normal, but I never heard this clicking sound before that I am currently hearing up front, so I'm going to ask anyway: When I'm at a stop (in gear or in neutral), and I start to roll onto the throttle, there's a slight clicking sound. Once I'm up to speed (5mph > ), it goes away. It's definitely up front, and it sounds like the front fender is making contact with something. I have checked under... Clicking Noise ..read more

I know @maverick had mentioned this in an earlier post but thought I'd see if anyone else is facing this. At times, the bike shifts hard from 2nd to 3rd. What I mean by hard is a clunk noise. I've never had the gear get stuck or anything. It's just a loud clunk noise. All other gears shift really smooth. I always pull back to clutch lever fully and don't rest my foot on the gear lever. At times, 2nd to 3rd is perfectly smooth and at times it's clunky. Just can't figure out what I'm doing... The "Shifting Issues" Thread - problems with your shifts ..read more

So I don’t know how it happen but my front sprocket nut and washer disappeared while riding And the sprocket came off the teeth it locks on and spun on the bolt that you put the nut and washer on to hold it on and the bolt is smoothed out in one section is there a way to rethread this? 2017 yzf r3 ..read more

Hi, I have this zooming noise and I can`t pinpoint where it is. It started when I had my chain too tight after that I put slack on it again and now it makes a weird noise at 19-21mph. Here is the video. Did I destroy the chain guide rubber? Yamaha MT-03 chain noise? see description youtube.com ..read more

Has anyone had their clutch replaced on their MT03 or R3? If so how much did it cost? My girlfriend’s MT03 may need a new clutch and I’m wondering how much I should expect a dealer or shop to charge to replace it ..read more

So around 7k RPM I notice a buzzing noise. Happens in every gear, but its most noticeable in 3rd and 4th. Kind of sounds like a piece of loose plastic, or a pinwheel, or even the sound that kid's make on bicycles when they attach a playing card to their wheels and have the spokes repeatedly clip it, lol. Some sort of almost fan-like noise, but not the actual cooling fan kicks on when the temp is too high. I'm not really sure how best to describe the noise, but it seems to be coming from the... Buzzing Noise at 7k RPM ..read more

Hello and thank you in advance for any information anyone has to give, I will start this by saying this is my first bike, I’ve ridden enduros for years though they were always rented so beyond basic maintenance I’m not so knowledgeable. I’m aware when shifting down I’m supposed to pull in the clutch, push the lever down with my foot and is supposed to level itself up so you can continue that motion until your in your desired gear but I’m having an issue were the shifter stays down so I’m... Transmission problems ..read more

Hi all, I'm new to the forum as well as new to my 2020 R3. I purchased it yesterday and it has just over 700 kms. I've been on the bike just getting used to it and I have the following questions I hope this forum can provide feedback. My apologies if this has been covered already, I will spend more time on the forum as well. I'm also very new to motorcycles and have my riding course scheduled for July 28th, so I'm looking forward to that! A few observations on the R3. On the left foot... Shifting from 1 to 2 ..read more