2005 Yamaha Fjr1300 problems, complaints & recalls

2025-10-08 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash

“about a month ago i purchased a 2005 yamaha fjr1300. after purchasing i was out riding when the bike suddenly stalled. upon reengaging the clutch, the back tire kicked out very hard and caused me to wreck the bike. i sent the bike to guntersville power sports to have the bike fixed. upon examination by their techs, it was discovered that the bike h…”

2019-05-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 15,000 mi

“ignition switch is intermittent. sometimes after turning switch to off position then back to the on position, motorcycle will not start and gage have no power. sometime i may have to turn key on and off fifty or more times and sometimes that doesn't work. motorcycle has less than 17,000 miles on it and has been garage kept. i've read many other own…”

2016-10-04 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 36,500 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha fjr1300a. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and failed to restart. upon inspection, the contact determined that the failure was caused by a failed solder connecting wire for the ignition switch. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure m…”

2014-11-05 · Service Brakes · 42,000 mi

“rear anti lock brakes have stopped working. yamaha says this is a very expensive fix. the motorcycle obviously is out of warranty. it is no longer as safe as it once was. *tr…”

2014-06-11 · Wheels · 58,800 mi

“noticed delamination of tire tread of front tire. two large blisters near the middle of tread. one about 1" dia., the other about 3" long. tire mileage was 6,129. tire type is shinko r011 size 120/70/zr17. date code is 3012. tire could have catastrophically deflated. very dangerous defect. *tr…”

2013-05-29 · Electrical System · 53,198 mi

“i was pulling up to a stop light and lost all power. diagnosis showed a failed ignition switch. online investigation indicates yamaha was forced by the nhtsa to recall 2006-09 fjr 1300 models for this switch failure, and there are a huge number of 2001-05 owners complaining of the same failure. this could, and probably has, led to injury or deat…”

2013-05-29 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · 22,000 mi

“i was exiting interstate 81 near harrisburg, pa, when the oem accessory storage trunk fell off the back of the motorcycle. the mounting bracket cracked, allowing this to happen. thankfully, my passenger did not fall off, as the trunk doubles as a backrest. also thankfully, there was not a vehicle directly behind me, as this could have caused an …”

2013-05-19 · Electrical System · 63,500 mi

“motorcycle abruptly shut off, after diagnosing for an hour determined that it is was the electric ignition / switch. evidently 2006 models and up have had the same issue and yahama issued a recall, further research show previous models have and are being affected as well. *tr…”

2012-11-16 · Service Brakes · 26,352 mi

“abs failed under emergency braking application and the rear wheel locked up, causing a loss of control. road testing following the incident confirmed that the abs system was no longer functional. *tr…”

2011-09-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 27,000 mi

“this report is in regard to the second event regarding fuel geysering out of the fuel tank. during a refueling stop in gunnison, colorado, i opened the fuel cap. there was a whooshing sound and fuel literally spewed into the air about 3 feet, covering me and most of the motorcycle in gasoline. prior to opening the tank cap, i estimated about 1/4 ta…”