I have to ask though, did you have the 1st service done at 600 miles-ish? The original engine oil from factory is a thinner flushing type oil and is used to basically to clean the engine out and is dumped at 600 miles for the standard grade. If you don't get rid of this factory oil as soon as required, the engine will sound rattly when hot.......and will be gasping for the correct thicker grade.[/QUOTE]

Yes the oil was changed, the mechanic said they tend to rattle when hot. I have just done a 100ish mile ride with the outside temp at + 2degrees and the rattle was not as loud seems temperature is the key. Plus new fuel was used from a different garage.

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