2006 Yamaha Xv19 problems, complaints & recalls

2016-05-01 · Power Train · 40,000 mi

“i am getting a loud clacking and whine from the transmission in 3rd gear. this is the only gear that is doing it and it sounds like it is coming apart! i am afraid to ride it very far because it might brake and lock up my drive train when i am at speed on the interstate and it cause me to crash! this happens when i am going through the gears, 1s…”

2014-08-08 · Power Train · 320,000 mi

“while riding at low rpm's in 3rd gear a loud "clacking" is present. i contacted my yamaha dealer and was advised that there is a "replacement" 3rd gear listed for that model and year, however, yamaha is not acknowledging the known defect which could result in catastrophic loss of power. *tr…”

2012-06-24 · Power Train · 20,000 mi

“i began to notice a whining from the transmission in third gear. minor at first but has gotten progressively louder over the last month. looked the problem up on several yamaha roadliner / stratoliner forums and found out that many others are having the same and worse problems including loosing third gear. i have read that some have tried to get ya…”

2012-06-03 · Engine · 21,256 mi

“while riding my 2006 yamaha roadliner 1900,i noticed a knock in third gear as i was going slow. next ride it got louder,and a whining started coming from the transmission maintenance was performed correctly since i bought it brand new. the knock is so bad i can't ride it, i have heard of many others with this problem, at or around 20,000 miles, min…”

2012-04-13 · Power Train · 19,200 mi

“i was downshifting and heard a really load noise from the transmission. the noise is prevalent in 3 rd gear only when downshifting. it is worse as it can be heard when accelerating now. only 3rd gear is effected. i cannot use 3rd gear at all at this time. the noise can be heard when riding the bike or standing near when driving by. *tr…”

2012-03-05 · Power Train · 28,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha xv19 motorcycle. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle exhibited a load noise while in third gear. the contact stated the vehicle did not stall or have a defect but he was concerned that there could have been an issue with the transmission. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a local m…”

2011-11-04 · Power Train · 60,000 mi

“loud growling sound when running through town in third gear. …”

2011-09-02 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 42,000 mi

“third gear is howling caused by defective pinion parts within the transmission. common problem on yamaha roadliners/stratoliners xv1900's as multiple people have reported the same issue. yamaha should be forced to recall to correct manufacturing issues. i'm worried that the transmission will lock up at speed causing a catastrophic crash. gea…”

2011-08-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 41,000 mi

“this is a follow up complaint for the same issue. see complaints #10396064 filed 15 april 2011 and #10410158 filed 30 june 2011. since these two complaints i have had the bike back to the dealer twice and had more things checked.and still the motorcycle continues to die randomly. today, august 15 2011 i took my granddaughter for a ride to br…”

2011-07-25 · Power Train:manual Transmission

“my motorcycle (2006 yamaha xv19 stratoliner) is having a problem with 3rd gear making a loud noise. the yamaha dealership i took it to be repaired said that it is a known problem with my model and year bike. the parts that i know that were replaced were the middle shaft pinion gear and 3rd gear and seals. *tr…”