At a guess, I would think it is the alternator dropping apart, a common and well known problem on this model. Easily checked, drain the engine oil and remove the alternator cover to confirm.
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@Gnasher, what would cause wear like this? lack of oil changes or is it just that Yamaha dont have the best gear box's...?
Quote from: b1k3rdude on 01 August 2023, 10:23:30 am@Gnasher, what would cause wear like this? lack of oil changes or is it just that Yamaha dont have the best gear box's...?Neither, in my opinion. This looks like either wheelie/clutch less change damage and/or too many drag starts and missed gears, possibly due to a poorly set and or worn clutch, which has been corrected (the clutch) before moving the bike on. Now whether Rad has been doing the above or it was done by the previous owner, only he'll know. But it's perfectly possible to get this sort of issue only for it to sit there for couple thousands miles before it lets go.