| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007114301 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2002 | I got the recall notice from yamaha about the defect. i contacted the closest dealer for the repair as instructed by the mfg. the dealer wants me to |
| 006071871 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2000 | While riding my motorcycle in 5th gear, the motorcycle makes a higher pitch sound. i took it the local dealership and i was informed that my 5th gear |
| 006065303 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the motorcycle started wobbling without warning. the vehicle was moved off the road and towed to an |
| 006065296 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph eighteen of the rear wheel spokes snapped. although, the vehicle wobbled it was driven safely from the |
| 006052357 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2000 | 2000 yamaha v-star 650 classic; only 8,000 odometer miles. noticed several cracks or fractures in the rear wheel hub, which would cause the rear hub's |
| 003306868 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2001 | The front fender on my 2001 yamaha v-star classic [xvs650an(c)] started making a squeaking noise from the front fender area. when i started looking |
| 004299205 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2002 | While driving up a slight incline clutch would not engage and motorcycle stalled. consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic |
| 003279736 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2001 | I was traveling at >30 mph on paved surface road. i had just made a left turn and was going through gears to accelerate to cruising speed. a dog |
| 004270377 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 1998 | MANUAL TRANSMISSION SKIPS UP INTO NEUTRAL POSITION WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION |
| 003256089 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2002 | STARTER PROBLEMS ON MY YAMAHA V-STAR 1100. *LA |
| 004255012 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 1999 | Consumer stated that owner's manual did not indicate that driveshaft connected to the differential needed to be lubricated, other wise rear wheel |
| 003254199 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 1999 | My complaint is the lack of notification of maintenance and lubrication of the drive shaft coupler can cause it to seize resulting in injury or death |
| 004253997 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2002 | My complaint is the lack of notification of maintenance and lubrication of the drive shaft coupler can cause it to seize resulting in injury or death |
| 004253984 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2002 | Vehicle type: motorcycle make: yamaha model xvs650a year: 2002 yamaha's lack of notification of maintenance and lubrication of the drive shaft |
| 004253975 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2002 | My complaint is the lack of notification of maintenance and lubrication of the drive shaft coupler can cause it to seize resulting in injury or death |
| 004253963 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 1999 | Yamaha fails to identify the drive shaft coupling area as requiring maintenance in the user manual, shop manual and tech manuals. coupling area |
| 003248465 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2001 | REAR AXLE HUB BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MPH, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO HIT THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK |
| 003246580 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2002 | Starter failure on 2002 yamaha v-star 1100 motorcycle due to design failure to prevent "kickback" upon starting. very high incidence of failure with |
| 003236120 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2001 | I have a 2001 yamaha v-star 650 classic motorcycle. over time i began to hear a "major" howl coming from the engine area. yamaha claimed they had no |
| 003233652 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2000 | I have a 2000 650 v-star yamaha motorcycle. the fifth gear in the transmission is deffective. makes a very loud screaching and squeeling noise. |
| 003233648 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 1999 | Yamaha installed improperly heat treated 5th gears in the 1999/2000 yamaha vstar motorcycles. these gears prematurely wear down and can cause the |
| 003233598 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2001 | Fifth gear had to be replaced on my 2001 yamaha v star 650 classic motorcycle at 7000 miles. while cruising in fifth gear you would hear a loud |
| 003233454 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2000 | My year 2000 yamaha 650 v-star makes a whine when i shift into 5th gear. it has been related to me as a definite saftey issue as possibly causing the |
| 003233396 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2000 | 2000 yamaha v-star 650 motorcycle. 5th gear pitting, potential to break apart and cause catastrophic injury related to loss of gear and transmission |
| 003233025 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2000 | Yamaha installed improperly heat treated 5th gears in the 1999/2000 yamaha vstar motorcycles. these gears prematurely wear down and can cause the |
| 002179487 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2002 | Handle bar is designed in such a way that it can be turned to either side, enough to touch fuel tank. fuel tank was dented due to this. dealer took |
| 001091971 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 1998 | Also, shifting from first to second is rough. grinding usually occurs even if i try to shift it softly. i know dozens of other owners of this bike who |
| 002183085 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2000 | Consumer is concerned that six spokes broke or fell off motorcycle rear while driving 40-50 mph. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further |
| 002183075 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2000 | Consumer is concerned that six spokes broke or fell off motorcycle rear while driving 40-50 mph. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further |
| 002179496 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2002 | Handle bar is designed in such a way that it can be turned to either side, enough to touch fuel tank. fuel tank was dented due to this. dealer took |
| 002179486 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 2002 | Handle bar is designed in such a way that it can be turned to either side, enough to touch fuel tank. fuel tank was dented due to this. dealer took |
| 001091978 | YAMAHA | XVS650 | 1998 | Also, shifting from first to second is rough. grinding usually occurs even if i try to shift it softly. i know dozens of other owners of this bike who |
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