Quote Originally Posted by Intensifiedbiker View Post
While I'm still in the process of tearing down the old 1125, I didn't find metallic debris, cylinder walls, piston rings and timing chains were is perfect condition, and the oil screen was clean. Strangely there was no oil above the oil pressure retention valve (spring assembly behind the oil filter) and no oil in the passage above the oil pressure sensor. This may have been empty from draining the oil. I'm to the point where I need to split the engine case in half to inspect the oil pump which is my suspect. I have pictures of my teardown if you're interested

As for the new 1125R, its possible that it is just making Buell sounds but I am very cautious in light of my dead Buell.
I get your trepidation, but like the guys mentioned, the 1125 (or at least my 1125CR) did have a bunch of mechanical clatter. More than I was expecting.

I'd be curious to check out your teardown pics.