2006 Yamaha Xvs1100 problems, complaints & recalls

2022-06-15 · Power Train · 24,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2006 yamaha xvs1100 motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding approximately 60 mph, there was a loud whining sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. the contact stated that moments later the rear wheel locked up and the motorcycle became inoperable. the motorcycle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the …”

2017-05-29 · Power Train · 15,750 mi

“2006 vstar with 15,750 miles. while slowing down at appx 45 mph, metallic whining from transmission started. had never heard this noise before. after initial incident, any time i decelerated or downshifted, same noise was made. as long as i was on the accelerator, seemed run fine. as soon as i let off the gas, grinding/whining started. spoke with a…”

2016-07-02 · Power Train · 40,000 mi

“my 2006 yamaha v star started making noise on deceleration. it appears to be the middle shaft drive nut has come loose or sheared off. i was driving on a city street, had just exited the creepy.…”

2016-04-28 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft · 14,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha xvs1100. the contact stated that a loud grinding noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle while driving approximately 50 mph. the motorcycle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft failed. the dealer replaced a few parts within the driveshaft with new design parts; however, the conta…”

2016-01-29 · Power Train · 19,000 mi

“yamaha v-star 1100 middle drive shaft engineering defect last september, i accelerated from a stop to a speed of approximately 5mph. i heard a loud clunk, and lost all power to my rear wheel. i pushed my bike to a nearby repair shop, who reported that the middle drive shaft nut had become loose , which caused the shaft to shear completely off, in …”

2015-11-25 · Power Train · 27 mi

“the middle gear (connects transmission to drive shaft assembly) nut broke and wedged in the drive coupler and locked up the rear wheel at 45 mph going down the highway. after finding the problem and doing research i found that this is an on going problem with this motorcycle and has been for years. the repair is over $3295 which can not be guarant…”

2015-06-03 · Engine · 32,330 mi · 💥 crash

“the middle drive shaft broke off and got jammed in the yoke and locked up the rear tire of my motorcycle.…”

2014-10-08 · Power Train

“while riding at about 60 mph, going up a mountain road, my motorcycle suddenly made a horrible sound like metal parts grinding and flying around inside my engine. i pulled over as fast as i could and the back tire locked up on me as i did so - even when i applied the clutch. i was fortunate not to skid out of control as the traffic there travels …”

2014-09-30 · Suspension · 12,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 (na) yamaha xvs1100 motorcycle. while riding 70 mph, the contact applied the brakes to avoid a school bus. the front suspension was not strong enough to support the contact's weight and he was thrown 80 feet in the air. the contact sustained minor injuries and received medical attention. a police report was not filed. th…”

2014-04-20 · Power Train · 6,500 mi

“while accelerating, the rear tire locked up for no apparent reason. this is the second time this has occurred, both at low speeds. what is the fix for this behavior? *tr…”