Hello,
I purchased a Yamaha Tenere a few months back with 44K miles. The bike upshifts just fine but the down shifts are a little notchy. Every Yamaha I had in the past 45 years has been slick shifting. I changed out the super clean looking oil that came in the bike with Rotella and no difference. I bled the hydro clutch today with no difference. I adjusted the lever for the longest throw and it seems maybe make a small difference, but then I really noticed the clutch was engaging way at the end of the travel. No clutch slipping
I think maybe the clutch is worn and causing my down shift issue. I get around it by rev matching but it just isn't what I've experienced with Yamaha in the past. My buddy has the same bike with 20 K miles and it down shifts easy. Before I pop for an OEM clutch kit (no aftermarket), I just wanted to check the collective wisdom on this site which I value more than on other forum. I'm on my third Concours in 16 years and the 08 is not going anywhere.
Thanks,
Smokin RZ