2004 Yamaha Yzf-R1 problems, complaints & recalls

2016-01-07 · Electrical System · 24,000 mi

“october 2013 rotor exploded after 12000 miles while riding causing bike to loose all power and shutdown once battery was fully drained. thinking maybe this was just a one off issue, i replaced the rotor. after approximately another 12000 miles it has happened again, this time it destroyed the stator also causing ~$800 worth of damage. when taken…”

2015-07-17 · Engine · 18,000 mi

“was returning from a vacation trip and bike started sounding funny. then on highway lights and gauges started going on the interstate bike stalled lalmost locking up bike in curve while riding on wet road. several tractor trailers were behind me and nearly almost killed me from the sudden change of speed due to bike killing power. managed to get to…”

2015-01-25 · Electrical System · 64,000 mi

“engine suddenly stops without any kind of warning ,battery died ,at the shop i charge the battery ,test battery was good ,verified charging system at the moment not charge ,removed generetar to verified stator and found destroyed rotor assy's and plastic and magnets in the oil strainer. *tr…”

2009-03-22 · Vehicle Speed Control · 10,000 mi

“low speed, low rpm power loss. total engine power loss (engine dies). suspected tps failure. took motorcycle to dealer ship for repair. problem still exists. took a second time to dealer, did not replace tps, said it checked out ok. i understand there is a 3rd generation tps that can be used. *tr…”

2006-12-11 · Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand · 4,000 mi

“dt*: the contact stated the kickstand on the vehicle was too short. the weight of the vehicle bent the kickstand and caused the vehicle to fall damaging the vehicle. the sales/ service dealer was notified, but not the manufacturer.…”

2006-07-27 · Electrical System · 6,000 mi

“i have an 2004 yamaha r1, and when i hit 6k miles the bike started to cut out,and turn off. i took the bike to the dealer and they added coolant. the bike ran fine would only act up here and their. i now have 13500 miles and the bike cuts out and turns off all the time, the actions of this problem has almost caused me to crash many times. i took th…”

2006-07-25 · Vehicle Speed Control

“i was traveling on interstate 395 from the woodbridge, va. area during heavy traffic time in the morning on my way to work. about a mile away from the exit that i normally take for work my r1 started to jerk or it seemed as it was not getting enough gas, but as i downshifted the bike dropped it's rpm really rapidly and the bike shut completely off…”

2006-07-19 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System · 9,500 mi

“my 2004 r1 cuts out while driving and dies when you pull the clutch. i am a tech at a auto dealer and it feels like the throttle position loses signal. if the problems persists and the bike dies with the clutch out, the rear wheel will lock! the dealers will not warranty this part. this is not a wear and tear item and it is a safety concern. *nm…”

2006-07-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System · 10,221 mi

“the motorcycle stalled when coming to a stop,motorcycle also would not start back up until turning key off then back on. the problem is intermitent and has happened over 50 times,the bike sometimes surges. *nm…”

2006-07-12 · Electrical System · 10,100 mi

“my 2004 yamaha r1 tps sensors went bad. 1.) at about 10k miles, it has been reported on: (the following is a link) http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=091bbe4cde9a70b4fd9aa3194bdeeede&threadid=98831&highlight=engine+dies this known problem has been reported to yamaha many times. it is crystal clear they refuse to do a recall. my bik…”