2006 Yamaha Yzfr1 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2014-04-01 · campaign 14E012000 · 2,827 vehicles
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Risk: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-02-07 · TB-M-2014-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical solutions for various problems. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2009-05-07 · TB-M2009-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yamaha motorcycle: hard to start when cold, erratic, or won't idle. a possible cause is insufficient valve clearance. effects all yzf-r6v/w/x models and yzf-r1/r6 models. no model years listed. *pe
What owners report
2016-05-09 · Electrical System · 17,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha yzfr1. as soon as the vehicle accelerated, it began to lose power. when approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 17,000.…”
2013-12-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 35,766 mi“ yzf r1 stalls out when engine temperature in less than 170 degrees. while approaching first stop, shifting to neutral it stalls out regularly. extremely high idle (jumps from 1000 to 3000 rpm) when engine temperature exceeds 200 degrees. replaced throttle position sensor, sub-wiring harness, adjusted the throttle bodies. still stalls out.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.