2005 Yamaha Xv1700 problems, complaints & recalls

2018-07-02 · Power Train · 12,001 mi

“(11104769) while riding on a city street at approximately 25-30 mph, the transmission locked up along with the rear wheel. the bike stalled and skidded to a stop in the inside traffic lane. i could shift into neutral but the rear tire was locked up and could not move to the side of the road. another biker and motorist stopped, and we were able to d…”

2018-06-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys · 12,001 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha xv1700. while driving low speeds, the engine seized without warning. prior to the failure, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. an unknown local dealer was contacted and stated that it sounded like the dry pulley needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mec…”

2012-05-21 · Engine · 19,100 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha roadstar 1700. the contact was driving approximately 45 to 50 mph when he heard a grinding noise in the motor and the rear wheel seized. the contact confirmed that a bolt detached from the drive pulley. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer but it was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure …”

2011-06-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha xv1700. the contact stated during warm weather conditions fuel would leak out of the carburetor onto the exhaust and the motor. the failure occurred more frequent after fuel was added to the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact was concerned sinc…”

2010-07-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,900 mi

“my 2005 yamaha roadstar was leaking fuel from the carburetor when restarting after fueling up during a long roadtrip. the hot fuel was pouring out of the carb and onto my hot mufflers. afraid the bike would catch on fire, i had to wait for it to cool down to restart which it did. i took the bike to honda/yamaha of savannah where they cleaned the ca…”

2009-06-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 14,000 mi

“after driving vehicle and motor is hot, stopping for approx 15 min, then when trying to restart the carb sprays gas out all over the base of hot engine and exhaust pipe. does it every time after trying to restart the hot(not overly hot, just hot weather) engine. gas is boiled and vaporized immediately. seems to be an overall design problem. *tr…”

2009-05-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,260 mi

“fuel (gasoline) is sprayed from rear port of carburetor. as much as 2 oz. may be emitted and sprayed on hot exhaust pipes and engine. the fuel is immediately vaporized. this only seems to occur when the engine is hot, then shut off and allowed to sit for approximately 15 minutes. it does not spray liquid gas if immediately started or if allowed to …”

2009-05-14 · Tires · 19,000 mi

“in april of 2008 i installed a metzeler 880 marathon motorcycle tire on my bike. the tire was purchased from ronayers, which is an online motorcycle parts store. immediately after installing the tire i went for a ride and noticed a constant shaking of the handlebars....its as if i'm riding on a very very windy day. the bike will not track straight …”

2008-01-09 · Power Train:driveline · 20,137 mi

“had a small oil leak from the transfer case, inspection showed that it was the output shaft leaking next to the front drive pulley. upon inspection discovered that the nut securing the drive pulley on the shaft was loose, the lock tab was still in place. discovered that the splines on the front drive pulley were worn and the pulley now fit very l…”

2007-08-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System · 7,280 mi

“i have a 2005 yamaha roadstar motorcycle, which leaks gas after riding, then stopping, then trying to restart. it leaks a large amount of gas, even with the fuel petcock turned off. i have been to 3 dealerships, only one was willing to work on it, the others said it was not a problem that they were aware of, and did not know what to do about it. th…”