2002 Yamaha Yzfr6l problems, complaints & recalls

2005-04-29 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 15,500 mi

“i have 2002 yamaha yzfr6 that has never been raced and has been ridden normally through it's lifetime. second gear has started to slip. this is a known problem with the r6. i have not repaired the motorcycle yet but repairs will replace second gear, sixth gear, the shift fork for the gear and the shift drum. repair cost is quoted at approximately $…”

2004-06-30 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 3,626 mi

“2002 yamaha yzf r6 bought new 8-25-02.battery leaked acid onto rear shock,swingarm,shift lever,rear set,chain guardd,chain,sprocket.date of leak was 6-7-04.battery acid stained all parts.caused chain to rust,also caused it too kink.yamaha denies warranty for parts,says battery,chain and sprockets are normal wear items.even though its not normal f…”

2004-05-05 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 5,684 mi

“i purchased a brand new 2002 yamaha r6 in the spring of 2003. it was purchased as a leftover from power motorsports in palatine il. it currently has 5,684 miles on it, and i came home saturday after a ride and noticed that battery acid was leaking all over the swingarm and chain, and some other stuff that i probably can't see. i contacted roxy's…”

2004-04-23 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 3,700 mi

“the battery is leaking acid from the top. the acid is corroding the rear swing arm, the shocks, and the plastic housing that is holding the battery in place.*ak…”

2004-04-12 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 4,847 mi

“i own a 2002 yamaha yzf-r6 purchased in 7/02 brand new. on 4/9/04 i noticed a acid leak onto the swingarm, shock reservoir area coming from the above battery tray, upon further inspection i noticed it was leaking from one of the terminals.*ak…”

2004-03-26 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 1,500 mi

“i own a 2002 yamaha r6 with only 2,400miles, and the battery leaked acid all over other componets of the bike ruining the apperance of it. the factory warranty is over but i purchased a 3 year extended warranty. through trying to get a hold of the yamaha people they will only cover one small component and not replace all the pieces of it that are…”

2004-02-29 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 2,000 mi

“battery leak on my new 2002 yamaha r6. stained swingarm and shock. very common problem that yamaha refuses to deal with. *jb…”

2003-10-23 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 3,200 mi

“my battery is leaking acid all over my swing arm. my motorcycle has 3500 miles on it, it is an 02. it just started leaking the other day after a long trip of about 200 miles. i had to order a new battery and swing arm it is going to cost me about 500$ to get my bike back to the way it was. *la…”

2003-09-15 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 5,300 mi

“yamaha r6 2002 bad 2nd gear. premature wear and high cost of replacement.…”

2003-09-04 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 6,125 mi

“i'm a 2nd owner of a 2002 yamaha r6. the battery leaked onto the swingarm, etc. warranty is over, yamaha would not help!!! next bike will not be an yamaha!*ak…”