i havent changed the oil, so the oil is pretty old, I can try that. and yea the bike only has 5,800 miles on it so i really hope it isnt tranny related. I dont know too much about bike engines/maintence so i dont really understand "auto cam chain tensioner hasent made the next adjustment yet." Is this my problem? and what do i do to fix it. If anyone would like to take a "listen" to it i wouldnt mind riding it to meet someone. Thanks, mike