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May 1, 2016 Power Train 40,000 mi

I AM GETTING A LOUD CLACKING AND WHINE FROM THE TRANSMISSION IN 3RD GEAR. THIS IS THE ONLY GEAR THAT IS DOING IT AND IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING APART! I AM AFRAID TO RIDE IT VERY FAR BECAUSE IT MIGHT BRAKE AND LOCK UP MY DRIVE TRAIN WHEN I AM AT SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT CAUSE ME TO CRASH! ...

May 1, 2016 Power Train 40,000 mi

I AM GETTING A LOUD CLACKING AND WHINE FROM THE TRANSMISSION IN 3RD GEAR. THIS IS THE ONLY GEAR THAT IS DOING IT AND IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING APART! I AM AFRAID TO RIDE IT VERY FAR BECAUSE IT MIGHT BRAKE AND LOCK UP MY DRIVE TRAIN WHEN I AM AT SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT CAUSE ME TO CRASH! ...

Aug 8, 2014 Power Train 320,000 mi

WHILE RIDING AT LOW RPM'S IN 3RD GEAR A LOUD "CLACKING" IS PRESENT. I CONTACTED MY YAMAHA DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE IS A "REPLACEMENT" 3RD GEAR LISTED FOR THAT MODEL AND YEAR, HOWEVER, YAMAHA IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THE KNOWN DEFECT WHICH COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF POWER. *TR

Aug 8, 2014 Power Train 320,000 mi

WHILE RIDING AT LOW RPM'S IN 3RD GEAR A LOUD "CLACKING" IS PRESENT. I CONTACTED MY YAMAHA DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE IS A "REPLACEMENT" 3RD GEAR LISTED FOR THAT MODEL AND YEAR, HOWEVER, YAMAHA IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THE KNOWN DEFECT WHICH COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF POWER. *TR

Jun 24, 2012 Power Train 20,000 mi

I BEGAN TO NOTICE A WHINING FROM THE TRANSMISSION IN THIRD GEAR. MINOR AT FIRST BUT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER OVER THE LAST MONTH. LOOKED THE PROBLEM UP ON SEVERAL YAMAHA ROADLINER / STRATOLINER FORUMS AND FOUND OUT THAT MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME AND WORSE PROBLEMS INCLUDING LOOSING THIR...

Jun 24, 2012 Power Train 20,000 mi

I BEGAN TO NOTICE A WHINING FROM THE TRANSMISSION IN THIRD GEAR. MINOR AT FIRST BUT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER OVER THE LAST MONTH. LOOKED THE PROBLEM UP ON SEVERAL YAMAHA ROADLINER / STRATOLINER FORUMS AND FOUND OUT THAT MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME AND WORSE PROBLEMS INCLUDING LOOSING THIR...

Jun 3, 2012 Engine 21,256 mi

WHILE RIDING MY 2006 YAMAHA ROADLINER 1900,I NOTICED A KNOCK IN THIRD GEAR AS I WAS GOING SLOW. NEXT RIDE IT GOT LOUDER,AND A WHINING STARTED COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED CORRECTLY SINCE I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. THE KNOCK IS SO BAD I CAN'T RIDE IT, I HAVE HEARD OF MANY OTHERS...

Jun 3, 2012 Engine 21,256 mi

WHILE RIDING MY 2006 YAMAHA ROADLINER 1900,I NOTICED A KNOCK IN THIRD GEAR AS I WAS GOING SLOW. NEXT RIDE IT GOT LOUDER,AND A WHINING STARTED COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED CORRECTLY SINCE I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. THE KNOCK IS SO BAD I CAN'T RIDE IT, I HAVE HEARD OF MANY OTHERS...

Apr 13, 2012 Power Train 19,200 mi

I WAS DOWNSHIFTING AND HEARD A REALLY LOAD NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE NOISE IS PREVALENT IN 3 RD GEAR ONLY WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. IT IS WORSE AS IT CAN BE HEARD WHEN ACCELERATING NOW. ONLY 3RD GEAR IS EFFECTED. I CANNOT USE 3RD GEAR AT ALL AT THIS TIME. THE NOISE CAN BE HEARD WHEN RIDING THE...

Apr 13, 2012 Power Train 19,200 mi

I WAS DOWNSHIFTING AND HEARD A REALLY LOAD NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE NOISE IS PREVALENT IN 3 RD GEAR ONLY WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. IT IS WORSE AS IT CAN BE HEARD WHEN ACCELERATING NOW. ONLY 3RD GEAR IS EFFECTED. I CANNOT USE 3RD GEAR AT ALL AT THIS TIME. THE NOISE CAN BE HEARD WHEN RIDING THE...

Mar 5, 2012 Power Train 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA XV19 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOAD NOISE WHILE IN THIRD GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT STALL OR HAVE A DEFECT BUT HE WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT D...

Mar 5, 2012 Power Train 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA XV19 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOAD NOISE WHILE IN THIRD GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT STALL OR HAVE A DEFECT BUT HE WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT D...

Nov 4, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

LOUD GROWLING SOUND WHEN RUNNING THROUGH TOWN IN THIRD GEAR.

Nov 4, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

LOUD GROWLING SOUND WHEN RUNNING THROUGH TOWN IN THIRD GEAR.

Sep 2, 2011 Power Train 42,000 mi

THIRD GEAR IS HOWLING CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE PINION PARTS WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. COMMON PROBLEM ON YAMAHA ROADLINERS/STRATOLINERS XV1900'S AS MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE. YAMAHA SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL TO CORRECT MANUFACTURING ISSUES. I'M WORRIED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL LOCK...

Sep 2, 2011 Power Train 42,000 mi

THIRD GEAR IS HOWLING CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE PINION PARTS WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. COMMON PROBLEM ON YAMAHA ROADLINERS/STRATOLINERS XV1900'S AS MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE. YAMAHA SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL TO CORRECT MANUFACTURING ISSUES. I'M WORRIED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL LOCK...

Aug 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP COMPLAINT FOR THE SAME ISSUE. SEE COMPLAINTS #10396064 FILED 15 APRIL 2011 AND #10410158 FILED 30 JUNE 2011. SINCE THESE TWO COMPLAINTS I HAVE HAD THE BIKE BACK TO THE DEALER TWICE AND HAD MORE THINGS CHECKED.AND STILL THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUES TO DIE RANDOMLY. TODAY, AUGUS...

Aug 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP COMPLAINT FOR THE SAME ISSUE. SEE COMPLAINTS #10396064 FILED 15 APRIL 2011 AND #10410158 FILED 30 JUNE 2011. SINCE THESE TWO COMPLAINTS I HAVE HAD THE BIKE BACK TO THE DEALER TWICE AND HAD MORE THINGS CHECKED.AND STILL THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUES TO DIE RANDOMLY. TODAY, AUGUS...

Jul 25, 2011 Power Train

MY MOTORCYCLE (2006 YAMAHA XV19 STRATOLINER) IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH 3RD GEAR MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE YAMAHA DEALERSHIP I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED SAID THAT IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH MY MODEL AND YEAR BIKE. THE PARTS THAT I KNOW THAT WERE REPLACED WERE THE MIDDLE SHAFT PINION GEAR AND 3RD GEAR AND...

Jul 25, 2011 Power Train

MY MOTORCYCLE (2006 YAMAHA XV19 STRATOLINER) IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH 3RD GEAR MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE YAMAHA DEALERSHIP I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED SAID THAT IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH MY MODEL AND YEAR BIKE. THE PARTS THAT I KNOW THAT WERE REPLACED WERE THE MIDDLE SHAFT PINION GEAR AND 3RD GEAR AND...

Jul 24, 2011 Electrical System 50 mi

MY 2006 YAMAHA ROADLINER STALLS ALMOST EVERY TIME I STOP AT A RED LIGHT. IT HAPPENS WHEN I LET UP ON THE THROTTLE AND PUSH IN THE CLUTCH. MY WIFE AND I HAVE ALMOST BEEN RUN OVER 20 OR 30 TIMES AND ALMOST TURNED THE BIKE OVER MANY TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS. I ASKED MY YAMAHA DEALER TO HELP ME BUT THEY SA...

Jul 24, 2011 Electrical System 50 mi

MY 2006 YAMAHA ROADLINER STALLS ALMOST EVERY TIME I STOP AT A RED LIGHT. IT HAPPENS WHEN I LET UP ON THE THROTTLE AND PUSH IN THE CLUTCH. MY WIFE AND I HAVE ALMOST BEEN RUN OVER 20 OR 30 TIMES AND ALMOST TURNED THE BIKE OVER MANY TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS. I ASKED MY YAMAHA DEALER TO HELP ME BUT THEY SA...

Jul 12, 2011 Unknown Or Other 6,200 mi

MOTORCYCLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS OR WILL NOT START. *TT

Jul 12, 2011 Unknown Or Other 6,200 mi

MOTORCYCLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS OR WILL NOT START. *TT

Jul 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,000 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. TO REITERATE THAT COMPLAINT SEE COMPLAINT ID: 10396064 SINCE FILING THAT COMPLAINT I HAVE HAD THE BIKE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR MORE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKING WHICH AT FIRST SEEM TO WORK BUT WITHIN A FEW DAYS THE PROBLEM RETURNS. I JUST RETURNED FROM A 670...

Jul 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,000 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. TO REITERATE THAT COMPLAINT SEE COMPLAINT ID: 10396064 SINCE FILING THAT COMPLAINT I HAVE HAD THE BIKE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR MORE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKING WHICH AT FIRST SEEM TO WORK BUT WITHIN A FEW DAYS THE PROBLEM RETURNS. I JUST RETURNED FROM A 670...

May 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 1,850 mi

MY MOTORCYCLE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 50 MILES OR SO. THE WORST CONSEQUENCE SO FAR IS THAT IT MADE ME FALL TO THE PAVEMENT RESULTING IN INJURIES TO MY KNEES, ELBOW AND BACK. MY BIKE CONTINUES TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND I HAVE NOT BEEN A...

May 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 1,850 mi

MY MOTORCYCLE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 50 MILES OR SO. THE WORST CONSEQUENCE SO FAR IS THAT IT MADE ME FALL TO THE PAVEMENT RESULTING IN INJURIES TO MY KNEES, ELBOW AND BACK. MY BIKE CONTINUES TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND I HAVE NOT BEEN A...

Apr 30, 2011 Fuel System, Other 50 mi

I HAVE A 2006 YAMAHA STAR STRATOLINER THAT STALLS WHENEVER I ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AND DOWNSHIFT WHEN APPROACHING A STOP CREATING A HAZARD AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. INCIDENT AS BEEN 2007 TO PRESENT. *TR

Apr 30, 2011 Fuel System, Other 50 mi

I HAVE A 2006 YAMAHA STAR STRATOLINER THAT STALLS WHENEVER I ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AND DOWNSHIFT WHEN APPROACHING A STOP CREATING A HAZARD AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. INCIDENT AS BEEN 2007 TO PRESENT. *TR

Apr 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,220 mi

MY 2006 YAMAHA STRATOLINER XV1900 STALLS WHEN I PULL THE CLUTCH COMING TO A STOP. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I FIRST GOT MY BIKE. IT HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE BIKE IS HOT OR COLD. I CALLED YAMAHA TO COMPLAIN AS IT STALLED WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND CAUSING AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE SITUA...

Apr 25, 2011 Power Train 21,220 mi

MY 2006 YAMAHA STRATOLINER XV1900 STALLS WHEN I PULL THE CLUTCH COMING TO A STOP. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I FIRST GOT MY BIKE. IT HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE BIKE IS HOT OR COLD. I CALLED YAMAHA TO COMPLAIN AS IT STALLED WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND CAUSING AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE SITUA...

Apr 25, 2011 Electrical System 1,200 mi

YAMAHA ROADLINER XV 1900 I HAVE A 2006 YAMAHA ROADLINER XV1900 ON WHICH THE ENGINE WILL DIE COMPLETELY WHEN COMING TO A STOP FREQUENTLY AFTER PULLING IN THE CLUTCH. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT THE BIKE BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2006. IN FACT IT HAPPENED THE FIRST DAY I DROVE IT HOME BU...

Apr 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 21,220 mi

MY 2006 YAMAHA STRATOLINER XV1900 STALLS WHEN I PULL THE CLUTCH COMING TO A STOP. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I FIRST GOT MY BIKE. IT HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE BIKE IS HOT OR COLD. I CALLED YAMAHA TO COMPLAIN AS IT STALLED WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND CAUSING AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE SITUA...

Apr 25, 2011 Power Train 21,220 mi

MY 2006 YAMAHA STRATOLINER XV1900 STALLS WHEN I PULL THE CLUTCH COMING TO A STOP. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I FIRST GOT MY BIKE. IT HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE BIKE IS HOT OR COLD. I CALLED YAMAHA TO COMPLAIN AS IT STALLED WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND CAUSING AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE SITUA...

Apr 25, 2011 Electrical System 1,200 mi

YAMAHA ROADLINER XV 1900 I HAVE A 2006 YAMAHA ROADLINER XV1900 ON WHICH THE ENGINE WILL DIE COMPLETELY WHEN COMING TO A STOP FREQUENTLY AFTER PULLING IN THE CLUTCH. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT THE BIKE BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2006. IN FACT IT HAPPENED THE FIRST DAY I DROVE IT HOME BU...

Apr 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,500 mi

ENGINE STALLED AND CUT OFF AT ~25 MPH THREE TIMES WHEN DECELERATING IN MAR 2008 (~5,500 MILES), OCT 2009 (~11,500 MILES), AND APR 2011(~15,200 MILES), JEOPARDIZING THE OPERATOR'S SAFETY. PER YAMAHA/STAR ROADLINER OWNERS BLOG THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND REQUIRES MANUAL UPWARD ADJUST...

Apr 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,500 mi

ENGINE STALLED AND CUT OFF AT ~25 MPH THREE TIMES WHEN DECELERATING IN MAR 2008 (~5,500 MILES), OCT 2009 (~11,500 MILES), AND APR 2011(~15,200 MILES), JEOPARDIZING THE OPERATOR'S SAFETY. PER YAMAHA/STAR ROADLINER OWNERS BLOG THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND REQUIRES MANUAL UPWARD ADJUST...

Apr 16, 2011 Fuel System, Other 10 mi

I HAVE A 2006 YAMAHA ROADLINER XV1900 ON WHICH THE ENGINE WILL DIE COMPLETELY WHEN COMING TO A STOP FREQUENTLY AFTER PULLING IN THE CLUTCH. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT THE BIKE BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2006. IN FACT IT HAPPENED THE FIRST DAY I DROVE IT HOME BUT I THOUGHT I WAS OUT OF G...

Apr 16, 2011 Fuel System, Other 10 mi

I HAVE A 2006 YAMAHA ROADLINER XV1900 ON WHICH THE ENGINE WILL DIE COMPLETELY WHEN COMING TO A STOP FREQUENTLY AFTER PULLING IN THE CLUTCH. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT THE BIKE BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2006. IN FACT IT HAPPENED THE FIRST DAY I DROVE IT HOME BUT I THOUGHT I WAS OUT OF G...

Sep 19, 2010 Power Train 23,500 mi

THIRD GEAR IN MY 2006 STRATOLINER "S" IS COMPLETELY USELESS. THE GEAR HAS EITHER SEVERELY WORN ITSELF OR IS CHIPPED. WHEN IN GEAR (FROM 25-35MPH) THE TRANSMISSION PRODUCES A SEVERE WHINE AND GRINDING SOUND. YAMAHA AND THE DEALERSHIP CLAIM THERE IS NO "WIDESPREAD" ISSUE HOWEVER I AM IN CONTACT WIT...

Sep 19, 2010 Power Train 23,500 mi

THIRD GEAR IN MY 2006 STRATOLINER "S" IS COMPLETELY USELESS. THE GEAR HAS EITHER SEVERELY WORN ITSELF OR IS CHIPPED. WHEN IN GEAR (FROM 25-35MPH) THE TRANSMISSION PRODUCES A SEVERE WHINE AND GRINDING SOUND. YAMAHA AND THE DEALERSHIP CLAIM THERE IS NO "WIDESPREAD" ISSUE HOWEVER I AM IN CONTACT WIT...

Sep 15, 2010 Power Train 50,000 mi

3RD GEAR SEVERE RATTLE/GRIND. *TR

Sep 15, 2010 Power Train 50,000 mi

3RD GEAR SEVERE RATTLE/GRIND. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Electrical System 5,200 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2006 YAMAHA STRATOLINER HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS, THE GAUGES STOP WORKING ON A REGULAR BASIS BUT NOW THE SPEEDOMETER HAS STARTED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE FOUND NO RECALL BUT EVERY ROADLINER/STRATOLINER OWNER I HAVE TALKED TO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Electrical System 5,200 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2006 YAMAHA STRATOLINER HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS, THE GAUGES STOP WORKING ON A REGULAR BASIS BUT NOW THE SPEEDOMETER HAS STARTED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE FOUND NO RECALL BUT EVERY ROADLINER/STRATOLINER OWNER I HAVE TALKED TO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 2, 2010 Visibility 20,250 mi

2006 STRATOLINER "S" HAS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH SPEEDOMETER LIGHT GLARE REFLECTING OFF OF THE FACTORY WINDSHIELD. THE GLARING LIGHT WHICH REFLECT IS SO BAD, I NEARLY CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE LATE AT NIGHT. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO MY DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT YAMAHA FAILS TO LISTEN AN...

Apr 2, 2010 Unknown Or Other 20,250 mi

2006 STRATOLINER "S" HAS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH SPEEDOMETER LIGHT GLARE REFLECTING OFF OF THE FACTORY WINDSHIELD. THE GLARING LIGHT WHICH REFLECT IS SO BAD, I NEARLY CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE LATE AT NIGHT. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO MY DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT YAMAHA FAILS TO LISTEN AN...

Apr 2, 2010 Visibility 20,250 mi

2006 STRATOLINER "S" HAS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH SPEEDOMETER LIGHT GLARE REFLECTING OFF OF THE FACTORY WINDSHIELD. THE GLARING LIGHT WHICH REFLECT IS SO BAD, I NEARLY CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE LATE AT NIGHT. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO MY DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT YAMAHA FAILS TO LISTEN AN...

Apr 2, 2010 Unknown Or Other 20,250 mi

2006 STRATOLINER "S" HAS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH SPEEDOMETER LIGHT GLARE REFLECTING OFF OF THE FACTORY WINDSHIELD. THE GLARING LIGHT WHICH REFLECT IS SO BAD, I NEARLY CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE LATE AT NIGHT. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO MY DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT YAMAHA FAILS TO LISTEN AN...

Jul 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 6,900 mi

THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON MY PROPERTY WHEN I WAS IN MY ROUTINE OF LEAVING THE GARAGE, ALWAYS THE SAME TRACK AND CONTROL MANNERS. THE STEPS OF THE EVENT: I STARTED THE BIKE, SET THE FIRST GEAR, ROLLED DOWN THE CONCRETE SLAB. 2 SECONDS LATER THE BIKE UNINTENDED ACCELERATED, SHOOTING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY...

Jul 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 6,900 mi

THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON MY PROPERTY WHEN I WAS IN MY ROUTINE OF LEAVING THE GARAGE, ALWAYS THE SAME TRACK AND CONTROL MANNERS. THE STEPS OF THE EVENT: I STARTED THE BIKE, SET THE FIRST GEAR, ROLLED DOWN THE CONCRETE SLAB. 2 SECONDS LATER THE BIKE UNINTENDED ACCELERATED, SHOOTING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY...

Mar 31, 2008 Power Train 38,100 mi

FAILURE OF THE MIDDLE GEAR SHAFT ON A 2006 YAMAHA VSTAR CLASSIC. IN MY RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. *TR

Mar 31, 2008 Power Train 38,100 mi

FAILURE OF THE MIDDLE GEAR SHAFT ON A 2006 YAMAHA VSTAR CLASSIC. IN MY RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. *TR

Feb 23, 2008 Power Train

MY 2006 YAMAHA STAR ROADLINER S STARTED MAKING A NOTICEABLE CLATTERING NOISE IN 3RD GEAR SHORTLY BEFORE I HAD 18,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IT SOUNDS JUST LIKE MY 2001 YAMAHA ROAD STAR DID BEFORE A DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE TEETH MISSING FROM ONE OF THE GEARS IN IT'S TRANSMISSION. I TOOK THE...

Feb 23, 2008 Power Train

MY 2006 YAMAHA STAR ROADLINER S STARTED MAKING A NOTICEABLE CLATTERING NOISE IN 3RD GEAR SHORTLY BEFORE I HAD 18,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IT SOUNDS JUST LIKE MY 2001 YAMAHA ROAD STAR DID BEFORE A DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE TEETH MISSING FROM ONE OF THE GEARS IN IT'S TRANSMISSION. I TOOK THE...

Sep 24, 2007 Unknown Or Other 5 mi

ON THE 2006 AND 2007 STRATOLINER WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT YOU CAN'T SEE WHAT'S IN FRONT OF YOU DUE TO THE EXTREME GLARE FROM THE SPEEDOMETER LIGHT.

Sep 24, 2007 Unknown Or Other 5 mi

ON THE 2006 AND 2007 STRATOLINER WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT YOU CAN'T SEE WHAT'S IN FRONT OF YOU DUE TO THE EXTREME GLARE FROM THE SPEEDOMETER LIGHT.

Jan 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,253 mi

I HAVE A 2006 YAMAHA STRATOLINER (S) WITH 2346 MILES. THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS THAT FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE BIKE JUST QUITS RUNNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME THREE TIMES NOW. WHICH AS YOU CAN GUESS COULD BE DEADLY AT AN INTERSECTION. THE BIKE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AND THE...

Jan 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,253 mi

I HAVE A 2006 YAMAHA STRATOLINER (S) WITH 2346 MILES. THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS THAT FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE BIKE JUST QUITS RUNNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME THREE TIMES NOW. WHICH AS YOU CAN GUESS COULD BE DEADLY AT AN INTERSECTION. THE BIKE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AND THE...

Sep 20, 2006 Electrical System 6,000 mi

FACTORY CRIMP CONNECTOR INSIDE MY YAMAHA DRIVING LAMPS ON MY 2006 YAMAHA STRATOLINER MOTORCYCLE. MELTED CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO FAIL AT NIGHT. I AM NOT THE FIRST TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH THE CONNECTOR YAMAHA USED HAS MELTED. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE MELTED CONNECTOR TAKEN WHEN I OPENED THE LIGHT HOUSI...

Sep 20, 2006 Electrical System 6,000 mi

FACTORY CRIMP CONNECTOR INSIDE MY YAMAHA DRIVING LAMPS ON MY 2006 YAMAHA STRATOLINER MOTORCYCLE. MELTED CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO FAIL AT NIGHT. I AM NOT THE FIRST TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH THE CONNECTOR YAMAHA USED HAS MELTED. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE MELTED CONNECTOR TAKEN WHEN I OPENED THE LIGHT HOUSI...

Sep 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 12,000 mi

MUCH TO MY DISMAY, I DISCOVERED LAST WEEK, THAT MY NEW $16000, 2006 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE, MODEL XVZ13, HEAVY TOURING CRUISER, IS NOT EQUIPPED, FROM THE FACTORY, WITH "HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS". AFTER ENCOUNTERING HEAVY FOG FOR OVER 80 MILES, I WISHED TO TURN ON MY 4-WAY FLASHERS FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. T...

Sep 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 12,000 mi

MUCH TO MY DISMAY, I DISCOVERED LAST WEEK, THAT MY NEW $16000, 2006 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE, MODEL XVZ13, HEAVY TOURING CRUISER, IS NOT EQUIPPED, FROM THE FACTORY, WITH "HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS". AFTER ENCOUNTERING HEAVY FOG FOR OVER 80 MILES, I WISHED TO TURN ON MY 4-WAY FLASHERS FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. T...

Aug 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,050 mi

I WAS RIDING HOME FROM CINCINNATI ON MY 2005 YAMAHA ROAD STAR GOING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 74. I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN MY V-TWIN ENGINE INSTANTLY LOST POWER. THE SEMI IN THE PASSING LANE BEHIND ME HAD TO LOCK UP HIS BRAKES CAUSING ALL WESTBOUND TRAFFIC TO COME TO A STAN...

Aug 22, 2006 Unknown Or Other

POSSIBLE FAILURE OF VALVES IN REAR CYLINDER OF THE YAMAHA ROAD STAR CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. THIS CAN (AND HAS) PUT THE DRIVER AND / OR PASSENGER IN DANGER. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND YAMAHA HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT IT OR PREVENT IT FROM HA...

Aug 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE FAILURE OF VALVES IN REAR CYLINDER OF THE YAMAHA ROAD STAR CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. THIS CAN (AND HAS) PUT THE DRIVER AND / OR PASSENGER IN DANGER. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND YAMAHA HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT IT OR PREVENT IT FROM HA...

Aug 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,050 mi

I WAS RIDING HOME FROM CINCINNATI ON MY 2005 YAMAHA ROAD STAR GOING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 74. I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN MY V-TWIN ENGINE INSTANTLY LOST POWER. THE SEMI IN THE PASSING LANE BEHIND ME HAD TO LOCK UP HIS BRAKES CAUSING ALL WESTBOUND TRAFFIC TO COME TO A STAN...

Aug 22, 2006 Unknown Or Other

POSSIBLE FAILURE OF VALVES IN REAR CYLINDER OF THE YAMAHA ROAD STAR CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. THIS CAN (AND HAS) PUT THE DRIVER AND / OR PASSENGER IN DANGER. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND YAMAHA HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT IT OR PREVENT IT FROM HA...

Aug 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE FAILURE OF VALVES IN REAR CYLINDER OF THE YAMAHA ROAD STAR CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. THIS CAN (AND HAS) PUT THE DRIVER AND / OR PASSENGER IN DANGER. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND YAMAHA HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT IT OR PREVENT IT FROM HA...

Aug 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,800 mi

2006 YAMAHA ROADSTAR MOTORCYCLE. AT ABOUT 5000 MILES ON ODOMETER IT STARTED RUNNING POORLY. PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE UNTIL AUGUST 14TH WHEN THE REAR CYLINDER SUDDENLY LOSS ALL POWER WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER THE MOTORCYCLE AND GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ...

Aug 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,800 mi

2006 YAMAHA ROADSTAR MOTORCYCLE. AT ABOUT 5000 MILES ON ODOMETER IT STARTED RUNNING POORLY. PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE UNTIL AUGUST 14TH WHEN THE REAR CYLINDER SUDDENLY LOSS ALL POWER WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO RECOVER THE MOTORCYCLE AND GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ...

Jun 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,153 mi

THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR ON MY 2006 YAMAHA XV1700 (WARRIOR) BEGAN TO FAIL. THIS CAUSED ERRATIC HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION TO THE POINT OF BECOMING INOPERABLE. HAD IT FAILED COMPLETELY, MY ENGINE WOULD HAVE JUST DIED DURING OPERATION, WHICH COULD HAVE VERY LIKELY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB

Jun 8, 2006 Electrical System 2,153 mi

THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR ON MY 2006 YAMAHA XV1700 (WARRIOR) BEGAN TO FAIL. THIS CAUSED ERRATIC HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION TO THE POINT OF BECOMING INOPERABLE. HAD IT FAILED COMPLETELY, MY ENGINE WOULD HAVE JUST DIED DURING OPERATION, WHICH COULD HAVE VERY LIKELY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB

Jun 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,153 mi

THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR ON MY 2006 YAMAHA XV1700 (WARRIOR) BEGAN TO FAIL. THIS CAUSED ERRATIC HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION TO THE POINT OF BECOMING INOPERABLE. HAD IT FAILED COMPLETELY, MY ENGINE WOULD HAVE JUST DIED DURING OPERATION, WHICH COULD HAVE VERY LIKELY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB

Jun 8, 2006 Electrical System 2,153 mi

THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR ON MY 2006 YAMAHA XV1700 (WARRIOR) BEGAN TO FAIL. THIS CAUSED ERRATIC HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION TO THE POINT OF BECOMING INOPERABLE. HAD IT FAILED COMPLETELY, MY ENGINE WOULD HAVE JUST DIED DURING OPERATION, WHICH COULD HAVE VERY LIKELY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB