2001 Yamaha Xv1600asnc problems, complaints & recalls

2006-08-14 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 19,500 mi

“dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40 mph., there was an abnormal noise heard coming from the engine. the vehicle was driven home. the manufacturer was contacted about recall information however, no recall information was on record for the vin number given. the engine and transmission was inspected by the contact who discovered the 4th gea…”

2005-10-30 · Power Train:manual Transmission

“2001 yamaha raptor 660r. the 2001 raptor transmission has a problem with the fourth gear dogs. the 2001 tranny is weak and yamaha will not cover it under warranty. this has happened to just about every 2001 raptor owner that i know. *nm…”

2005-07-24 · Power Train:manual Transmission

“2001 yamaha raptortransmission failure, transmission will lock up when under a load in 2nd gear.. completely locking up the back tires resulting in a possible crash situation.. this is the 2nd time this has happened to my 2001 yamaha raptor, first time was under factory warranty, purchased new in march of 01, failed may of 01. mine failed befor…”

2004-12-14 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery

“2001 yamaha yzf600-r6 motorcycle often leaking on motorcycle swingarm, chain, and shock. discolored aluminum parts and was forced to replace the chain due to the metal being eaten away. this has been an ongoing problem that yamaha usa would not acknowledge. the bike was checked at the dealer for possible problems and i was told that there was no…”

2004-11-15 · Power Train:driveline · 200 mi · 💥 crash

“i have a 2001 yamaha raptor (atv). i know yamaha is aware of the problem because they fixed it for 2002. every 2001 raptor that i know of has had this happen. i was riding my atv when i heard a loud clung, my chain broke and i went over the handle bars. the transmission had locked up. this is a very common problem with the 2001 and i feel that…”

2004-04-24 · Power Train:manual Transmission

“recall letters sent out approximately 6 months. ago, advised not to ride motorcycle until fixed , yamaha has never sent parts and say they don't know when they will. *ak…”

2004-04-15 · Structure:body:bumpers · 8,300 mi

“vehicle is a 2001 yamaha road star,complaint is regarding crack forming in rear fender from excessive vibration and swaying. which in time will travel full width of fender and eventually fall off causing injury to rider,passenger or vehicles following.yamaha knows of this problem and even replaced all or most fenders in 1999,supposably yamaha reinf…”

2004-01-14 · Power Train:driveline

“no lubrication in the final drive of the yamaha xvs 650. also no mention of lubriation needed in the owners/repair manual. could cause the drive shaft to seize & cause fatal accident. *ak…”

2003-11-30 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 28,000 mi

“i have a 2001 road star silveraldo with 28000 miles. i changed my own oil at least every 3000 miles, along with filter. every time i drain the iol i find brass and aluminum in the bottom of the drain pan. there has also been a knock when i first start the bike, and occasionally during a long run. during the first season i took the bike back to …”

2003-10-31 · Electrical System:starter Assembly · 20,000 mi

“starter twisting and motor kickbacks. starter failing. *la…”