2006 Yamaha Fz1 problems, complaints & recalls

2023-09-29 · Structure:body

“the weld that holds the different sections of the frame of the motorcycle has a crack. the weld from the manufacture is defective. the crack is in parallel and in the middle of the weld. it is clearly visible on both sides of the bike just below the gas tank. the crack can cause the bike to fall apart during riding putting the rider and nearby traf…”

2020-05-24 · Electrical System · 65,000 mi

“due to manufacturer design the magnets on the stator fly wheel became compromised. the result is a failed charging system. possible internal motor damage as well. i was on the freeway when i smelled the components burning up and my seat became very hot. *tr…”

2018-12-10 · Engine · 50,625 mi

“while turning left through a city intersection the engine died forcing me to push motorcycle through remainder of turn to avoid a collision with approaching traffic. although the mileage/time on my particular vehicle is out of factory warranty, a small amount of research shows this to be a common issue with yamaha fz1, fz8, & 2004-2006 yamaha r1 (s…”

2017-06-23 · Structure:body · 18,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha fz1. while driving 40 mph, the motorcycle felt unstable. the contact pulled over and noticed that the frame of the motorcycle had folded and subsequently collapsed. the contact saw that the frame had failed and fractured in half. the motorcycle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. the dealer was not contacted. t…”

2016-03-15 · Structure:body · 17,500 mi

“frame cracked along factory weld on the right side inside/outside vertical and lower horizontal. the motorcycle has never been dropped or crashed and passed maryland state safety inspection yesterday. when washing the bike today, i noticed a linear crack that ran vertically along the weld on the right side of the frame below the tank. no wreck…”

2016-02-07 · Engine · 32,000 mi

“rotor assembly magnets came unglued while riding and ruin engine forcing the motorcycle to stop running at high speed.…”

2014-12-29 · Structure:body · 7,000 mi

“my son and myself went for a short ride in the warm of the day after attending church. after riding about an hour we stopped at a friends house where the friend came out to check out my bike.we then noticed the crack on the right side of the frame just above the engine.the crack goes all the way down the weld line of the frame and under the bottom …”

2014-10-24 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 59,700 mi

“motorcycle right side frame weld above clutch engine cover was found with a crack. the crack in the weld appears to run along the outside of the frame and continuously under the frame and back up the inside of the frame. the motorcycle has never been involved in a crash. the frame weld has just failed. *tr…”

2012-07-23 · Structure:frame And Members · 56,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha fz1. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph over a small hill, a popping noise was heard. the contact then turned right and the frame cracked in half along the frame welds. the contact then lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a ditch. there were no other damages to the motorcycle or the driver. …”