| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 16.3%ODI 765894THE BATTERY IS LEAKING ACID. THE ACID IS RUNNING OUT FROM THE BATTERY TRY AND DRIPPING ON TO THE REAR SHOCK, SWING ARM, AND CHAIN. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOMETHING DONE TO FIX/REPLACE THE DAMAGED AND MALFUNCTIONING PARTS. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING WITH THIS BIKE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO CORRECT IT.*AK Look up ODI 765894 at NHTSA ↗ | 18.3%ODI 765279HAVE REPLACED THREE BATTERIES AND A VOLTAGE REGULATOR- DO NOT KNOW IF PROBLEM IS EVEN FIXED. BATTERY ACID HAS ALSO CORRODED MY SWINGARM AND COMPONENTS UNDER MY SEAT.*AK Look up ODI 765279 at NHTSA ↗ | 1340.6%ODI 764942THE BATTERIES ON THE YAMAHA R6 LEAK AFTER APPROX. 6 MONTHS. I AM ON A MESSAGE BOARD AND MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. HERE IS A LINK TO THE SECTION OF THE BOARD THAT CONTAINS INFO ON THIS --> HTTP://PUB114.EZBOARD.COM/FYAMAHAR6MESSAGENETYAMAHAR6TECHQUESTIONS HERE IS A LINK TO THE THREAD -- > HTTP://PUB114.EZBOARD.COM/FYAMAHAR6MESSAGENETYAMAHAR6TECHQUESTIONS.SHOWMESSAGE?TOPICID=2622.TOPIC PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AND OTHER BOARD MEMBERS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM.*AK Look up ODI 764942 at NHTSA ↗ | 1423.3%ODI 10021653THE BATTERY LEAKED ACID (YAMAHA R6 2002). *NLM. *AK Look up ODI 10021653 at NHTSA ↗ | 26.9%ODI 10033104 · 1,650 miTHE BATTERY ON MY 2002 YAMAHA YZFR6 HAS LEAKED BATTERY ACID ON SEVERAL PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE. MOTORCYCLE HAS ONLY 1700 MILES ON IT. THE ACID HAS DAMAGED MANY PARTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO; SWINGARM, SHOCK, CHAIN, SHIFT ROD. BIKE IS UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL 8/26/2003. DEALER IS BEING CONTACTED BUT HAS NOT RESPONDED THUS FAR. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED ON HUNDREDS OF R6 MOTORCYCLES.*AK Look up ODI 10033104 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 220.0%ODI 10008772 · 31,435 miSECOND GEAR DOES NOT FULLY ENGAGE OR POPS OUT. I WRECKED ONCE BECAUSE THE LOSS OF POWER TO REAR WHEEL ON A CORNER.**** DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****760931.*AK *JB Look up ODI 10008772 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 216.7%ODI 760923THE PROBLEM I'M REPORTING IS THE DIFFICULTY OF GETING IN AND OUT OF 2ND GEAR. MANY OF MY COLLEAGUES THAT HAVE THE 1997-2001 HAVE THIS PROBLEM. REFER TO WWW.YZF600.COM AND SEE SEVERAL POSTINGS FROM OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. Look up ODI 760923 at NHTSA ↗ | 1443.8%ODI 10007069 · 100 miTHE TRANSMISSION FAILED.*JB Look up ODI 10007069 at NHTSA ↗ | 813.3%ODI 10016938IT IS WITH THE UTMOST CONCERN THAT I, AS AN OWNER OF A 2002 YAMAHA ROAD STAR, VIN # [XXX], PROVIDE THIS COMMUNICATION TO YOU AND THE YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA. IT HAS BEEN KNOWN THAT A PROBLEM EXISTS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, WHEREBY AT UNEXPECTED TIMES THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS, WHICH CAN AND HAS CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE RIDER, THEREBY ENDANGERING THE SAFETY AND LIFE OF THE RIDER, PASSENGER, AND OTHER VEHICLES, PASSENGERS, AND PEDESTRIANS IN THE AREA. THE OCCURRENCE OF THE TRANSMISSION LOCKING UP HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED BY MEMBERS OF THE ROA… Look up ODI 10016938 at NHTSA ↗ | 310.3%ODI 10060980A RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED BY CONSUMER ALMOST 1 MONTH AFTER IT WAS RELEASED. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE TO DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PART FOR RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *LA THE RECALL IS IN RE: CERTAIN TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS MAY NOT MEET YAMAHA QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS RESULTING IN ABNORMAL WEAR THAT COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO BROKEN RETAINING CIRCLIP. YAMAHA WARRIOR. *SC Look up ODI 10060980 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 13.1%ODI 10060469I HAVE A YAMAHA RAPTOR 660R 2001 ATV. THAT HAS MANY FAULTY PARTS ON IT THAT YAMAHA KNEW OF AND CORRECTED IN THE 2002 MODELS. BUT DID NOT OFFER TO FIX THE PROBLEM IN THE 2001 MODELS. THE PROBLEMS ARE THE TRANSMISSION, STARTER, CLUTCHES AND CARB BOOTS BLOWING OFF. YAMAHA OFFER A UPDATED TRANSMISSION FOR THE 2001 FOR A VERY LARGE PRICE. HOW CAN THEY OFFER TO SELL US THE PARTS THAT WERE FAULITY FROM YAMAHA. NOW MY ATV'S TRANSMISSION IS BROKEN. PLUS THE STARTER WILL HARDLY START THE ATV. IF YOU GO TO RAPTORTRANNY.COM YOU WILL SEE THE PROBLEMS. THAT … Look up ODI 10060469 at NHTSA ↗ | 915.0%ODI 10025907 · 5,000 mi2002 YAMAHA V STAR 1100 CUSTOM MY STARTER IS FAILING DUE TO AN APPARENT DESIGN FLAW.IF WHEN TRYING TO START THE BIKE THE STARTER FAILS TO START, IT MANY TIMES WILL "KICK BACK" VIOLENTLY RESULTING IN THE STARTER CASE ITSELF ROTATING AGAINST ITSELF. *AK THIS IS QUITE OBVIOUS BY LOOKING AT THE EXTERNAL BOLTS THAT HOLD THE 2 END CAPS AND CENTER SECTION TOGETHER. THE ALIGNMENT WILL BE OFF FROM SLIGHTLY TO A RATHER LARGE AMOUNT. THE BOLTS THEMSELVES WILL NO LONGER BE STRAIGHT BUT BENT. I AM A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL STAR RIDERS ASSOCIA… Look up ODI 10025907 at NHTSA ↗ | 13.4%ODI 10000571 · 875 miI OWN A 2003 YAMAHA 1100 V-STAR (XVS1100A) MOTORCYCLE. CURRENTLY THIS BIKE HAS LESS THAN 875 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I PURCHASED IT IN EARLY SEP 02, IN MID-NOV 02, I WINTERIZED AND STORED IT. YAMAHA DENIES ANY KNOWLEDGE OF A HISTORY OF THIS PROBLEM. RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN READING MANY OWNER'S HORROR STORIES OF "TWISTED STARTER BOLTS". HERE IS THE LINK TO THE INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT: HTTP://PEOPLE.DELPHIFORUMS.COM/DADBENNY DURING VISUAL INSPECTION TONIGHT (6 JAN 03) MY MOTORCYCLE DISPLAYS THE EARLY ONSET OF THE TWISTED STARTER BOL… Look up ODI 10000571 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 980574SNOW MOBILE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE BEING OPERATED. *AK Look up ODI 980574 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 425.0%ODI 547450ENGINE CONTINUALLY MAKES NOISE. MJS Look up ODI 547450 at NHTSA ↗ | 216.7%ODI 731240NO OIL WAS BEING SENT TO THE ENGINE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY IF RIDING WHEN INCIDENT OCCURED. MANUFACTURER SAYS THEY WILL NOT REPLACE MOTOR OR MOTORCYCLE. FEEL COMPLETELY UNSAFE RIDING THIS BIKE EVEN AFTER THE MOTOR IS REBUILT. DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY A BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE WOULD HAVE THIS KIND OF FAILURE AND THE MANUFACTURER NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND REPLACE IT. Look up ODI 731240 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 13.4%ODI 10007929 · 90 mi2003 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 660. WHEN HEATS UP, GAS BOILS INSIDE OF TANK AND CONDENSATES OUT OF GAS CAP OVERFLOW TUBE CAUSING GAS FUME SMELL. WHEN RUNNING, UNIT WILL SPUTTER AND SOMETIMES STALL WHEN GOING UP INCLINES, CAUSING UNIT TO BE UNSAFE. Look up ODI 10007929 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 888.9%ODI 541896ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED, ABS LIGHT NON-FUNCTIONING. Look up ODI 541896 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Suspension:Rear | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 16.3%ODI 762423REAR END OF CYCLE HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ON LAST REPAIR, APPROX 1/4TH OF REAR WHEEL'S SPOKES SHATTERED AT 65 MPH NEARLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO MYSELF. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE BIKE HAS HAD THIS FAILURE AT 65 MPH. Look up ODI 762423 at NHTSA ↗ | 216.7%ODI 765279HAVE REPLACED THREE BATTERIES AND A VOLTAGE REGULATOR- DO NOT KNOW IF PROBLEM IS EVEN FIXED. BATTERY ACID HAS ALSO CORRODED MY SWINGARM AND COMPONENTS UNDER MY SEAT.*AK Look up ODI 765279 at NHTSA ↗ | 13.1%ODI 765865THE BATTERY HAS LEAKED, SPILLING ACID AND CAUSING CORROSION TO MAJOR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE COMPONENTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE REAR SWINGARM, SHOCK RESERVOIR, CHAIN, AND REAR SUBRAME ALL HAVE CORROSION.*AK Look up ODI 765865 at NHTSA ↗ | 46.7%ODI 10098007 · 16,000 mi2002 YAMAHA ROYAL STAR VENTURE, MODEL XV1300. REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE. REAR SHOCK SEAL FAILED. SHOCK LOST AIR PRESSURE AND OIL DUMPED IN PATH OF REAR TIRE. NEARLY CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLE. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THE REAR SHOCK ON THIS VEHICLE. MANY OTHER OWNERS ARE HAVING SIMILAR REAR SUSPENSION FAILURES. Look up ODI 10098007 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Electrical System:Ignition | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 734540THE ENGINE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE STOPED DUE TO IGNITION FAILURE WHILE TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK Look up ODI 734540 at NHTSA ↗ | 110.0%ODI 745372NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK Look up ODI 745372 at NHTSA ↗ | 16.3%ODI 745992YAMAHA HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL. PLEASE MAKE THEM FIX THIS AND OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE ROADSTAR BEFORE WE HAVE TO FILE A LEMON LAW SUIT AGAINST THEM. *AK Look up ODI 745992 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 13.4%ODI 10048994 · 14,414 mi2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6C. IGNITION COIL FAILURE. FELT A LOSS OF POWER AND LACK IN THROTTLE RESPONSE WHILE RIDING THE VEHICLE ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2003, 12,755 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. LEAVE MOTORCYCLE AT PACIFIC YAMAHA ON OCTOBER 2, 2003 - THEY RETURN THE MOTORCYCLE AFTER TESTING SAYING IT IS OPERATING NORMALLY. OCTOBER 28, 2003 - ONE OF THE FOUR CYLINDERS FAILS TO IGNITE. OCTOBER 31, 2003, ODOMETER READS 14,414 MILES, LA YAMAHA/APRILIA REPLACES AN IGNITION COIL AND RETURNS THE MOTORCYCLE TO ME. IGNITION COIL REPLACED WITH STOCK DENSO BRAND COIL. Look up ODI 10048994 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Fuel System, Gasoline | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 855384WHEN MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED UPON PLACING THE KICKSTAND DOWN, THE KICKSTAND DOES NOT HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO TURN OVER/FALL DOWN, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT KICKSTAND HAS BEEN MODIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ALSO CONSUMER STATES THE MODEL OF MOTORCYCLE IS A 535. *AK Look up ODI 855384 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 23.3%ODI 762163THE ATV EXPERIENCES CARBURETOR "VAPOR LOCK" CAUSING THE THE ATV TO STALL AND SPUTTER. THE ATV START DISPENSING FUEL OUT A OVERFLOW TUBE THAT EXIT DOWN ON THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. THIS IS HAPPENNING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TO OWNERS OF THIS ATV . CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE HAZARD TO OWNERS Look up ODI 762163 at NHTSA ↗ | 26.9%ODI 10013895 · 90 mi2003 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 660 LE AFTER RIDING FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS I STARTED UP AN INCLINE TO GO HOME. HALFWAY UP THE ATV SPUTTERED, LOST POWER AND ROLLED BACKWARDS BACK DOWN THE HILL. LUCKILY IT WASN'T EXTREMELY LONG OR STEEP SO I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE ATV WHILE BACK DOWN. IT APPEARED I HAD THE VAPOR LOCK ISSUE NUMEROURS OTHERS HAD. I INSPECTED VENT LINES FOR CLOGS AND FOUND NONE. I TRIED AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND AGAIN HAD TO BACK DOWN. I WAITED FOR ANOTHER 30 MINUTES TO GIVE IT TIME TO COOL AND TRIED A THIRD TIME. I MADE IT ALMOST … Look up ODI 10013895 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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