2002 Yamaha Yzfr6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery (2) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2009-05-07 · TB-M2009-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha motorcycle: hard to start when cold, erratic, or won't idle. a possible cause is insufficient valve clearance. effects all yzf-r6v/w/x models and yzf-r1/r6 models. no model years listed. *pe
Power Train 2006-02-24 · 200603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
drive sprocket retaining nut and lock washer replacement. *tt
What owners report
2014-08-04 · Power Train · 30,000 mi“i was riding on i-95n in ne georgia, at a highway speed of around 110mph, when all of a sudden the output shaft/front sprocket nut decided to come loose and fall off...this caused the sprocket to slip and me to lose all power on the interstate. if that chain had locked up the rear wheel (which it easily could have) it would have been an accident...…”
2004-03-22 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery“defective battery which leaks. acid all over swing arm, frame, pegs.*ak…”
2002-08-02 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery“battery is leaking acid onto motorcycle. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.