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--- Shortly after I bought my bike in May, I took it to the dealer and asked them about the track that the chain has worn into the bike, just above the swingarm. They told me that that looks normal. Is it? [Refer to Attachment#1]. Chain slack is correct.

--- [Refer to Attachments# 2 & 3]. Do I need new tires? I bought a new set of Metzeler Sportec M1 tires, and I'm going to have them put on shortly after they get here, but is it time? Tread has not been worn quite down to the tread indicator yet, and I plan on keeping the other two as spares, just in case.

--- When I'm slowing down almost at a stop, I can hear a light popping noise that seems to slow down with the bike. It only pops 5-6 times, which means it starts to happen when I'm almost stopped. It's not very loud, but obviously, it's loud enough that I can hear it through my full-face.. it kinda sounds like something is knocking. Chain slack correct, tire pressure correct, and it happens whether I stop with my front brake or rear brake.. so brakes are not the issue. It happens both when I'm in gear, and when the clutch is fully engaged while coming to a stop, so engine/transmission doesn't seem to be the issue...