Thanks Rob. Yes, the binding happens in both 4 and 2 wheel drive. I just got off the phone with Yamaha customer service. He took notes and spoke with a tech who only asked if we aligned the front end. Atttached to my VIN are notes the service department will see when I return it to the dealer tomorrow where I purchased. I'll check in later with everyone when I learn something that may be of benefit.
On a side note, even worse experience with a brand new Harley. First was denial that there was a problem with the rear shocks. Next visit an oil leak and a service writer actually rode the bike and immediately filled a claim for the shocks which are junk still and the leak fixed with a gasket, back with the same leak (even worse), "it was a bad gasket", back again same problem, change the crank sensor, back again to change the motor case (retail $2000). About 700 miles in the back of my truck, 70 miles one way. After the repair I've put down 200 miles for a total of 604 miles. It is looking for a new home and I'm back to considering the Super Tenere or the FJR1300ES. Not the best of times lately for my motoring experience. But I've had more fun riding the trails with friends on my Kodiak than I've had in many years, hoping for a better response at the service center. Again, I'll share what I learn. Happy trails to all.