Strange Change of Noise (08 Yamaha R6)

[Decimation]

So, this happened about a month and a half ago before I got out of the military and came back to Ohio. I was riding down some boring road in South Carolina when my low fuel light surprised me (as usual) and came on. Subsequently, the engine started making a "throaty" sound, much different from the typical engine noises. I figured maybe it was because the tank was almost empty, and the hollow space was making a weird echo. Well, I filled up and started the bike and it was still making the same noise. I THINK I have a little bit of torque loss in 1st and 2nd gear, but I'm not sure if I'm just being paranoid.

tl;dr 2008 Yamaha R6 engine putting out a throatier than normal sound. It doesn't have that slightly high-pitched whine and rumble that it normally has.

Any ideas?

[BMMW]

EXUP issue?

[Decimation]

I really have no clue. My knowledge of motorcycles is limited, and I don't want some sleaze mechanic telling me it's one thing so he can overcharge me.

[Tony07R6]

Try and get a hold of Issacs_Papa through PM, he's there in Ravenna and is very knowledgeable. His name is Paul (DucRx), he's a good guy and won't try to rape you (unless you really want him to).

[ReconRat]

Yeep, low fuel light probably a coincidence. Check and record codes, reset computer by disconnecting battery. Test ride and check codes again. If problem still exists, fix code errors. If no code errors, panic.

If my engine changed sound, I think I'd look at the air filter first.

[Decimation]

Thanks for all of the help, guys. I'm supposed to be getting a complete fluid change soon, so I wanted to get a few opinions before I brought the noise issue up with a mechanic.

[Benyen Soljax]

If you can't change the fluids yourself, you should go to pauly anyways. Or you could just offer someone some beer or pizza and you might get someone who will come and show you how to do these things as many people would not trust their bike to anyone but themselves.

[Decimation]

Well, I've never done anything with fluids on a motorcycle. I'm not even entirely sure I have the tools for the job.

[jbot]

just call pauly, unless you really like your current mechanic.

ducrx.com for contact details. he's basically the only reasons any of my vehicles run.

[Benyen Soljax]

Well, I've never done anything with fluids on a motorcycle. I'm not even entirely sure I have the tools for the job.

You literally need two wrenches to change ALL the fluids, unless you need to change the turn signal and headlight fluid as well, those require some specialized items.

[Decimation]

You literally need two wrenches to change ALL the fluids, unless you need to change the turn signal and headlight fluid as well, those require some specialized items.

DERP DERP HURRRR

Im not that stupid, my friend.

[Benyen Soljax]

DERP DERP HURRRR

Im not that stupid, my friend.

OK dude. I'm trying to help you out and have a little fun and you're an asshat. Cool man.

[Decimation]

Chill out. No need to get butthurt over some counter-sarcasm. I fight fire with fire.

[Benyen Soljax]

Ok, thought you were being an asshole dick instead of an ok one

Seriously though, there's only the coolant and the oil and the owners manual should tell you how to replace both of those.

[Decimation]

Leave it to me to not look in the manual.