Just got home by RAC recovery after 3hr wait. First good ride of the year came to a halt 30 miles from home. After a quick blast up a hill eased of, went to accelerate again no power just horrible noises from engine. Has anyone out there had any terminal engine problems with their 749/999?.
The bike is 2 years old. no engine mods, the noise is a loud clanking just of tickover, which you feel right through the bike. It does still start ok though.
It could be the flywheel. If the bikes in your possesion you could emove the left hand fairing panel and the flywheel cover but only if you know what you are looking for.
If the flywheel has come loose then you will feel vibration through the bike. It's not a good idea to start it as this can strip the splines off the flywheel end of the crankshaft.