2007 Yamaha Xvs65 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1) · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
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
What owners report
2013-09-07 · Wheels · 6,438 mi · 💥 crash“the rear wheel of the motorcycle unexpectedly locked up while driving on a city street. i lost control of the motorcycle and hit the curb. if this would have happened on a busy interstate, i could have been killed. the reason the wheel locked up was because the manufacturer used the wrong bearing on the differential pinion gear. the bearing was not…”
2008-08-08 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 6,000 mi · 💥 crash“the transmission of a 2007 yamaha 650 roadstar motorcycle locked up and caused the rear wheel to also lock and skid, causing an accident when the motorcycle flipped over on it's side. the lock up occurred at approx. 20 mph while shifting down from third to second gear while making a right turn. *tr…”
2007-06-18 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft · 70 mi“2007 yamaha xvs650 motorcycle. possible cracked or defective final gear case or seal,causing oil to leak onto the rear wheel and onto the tire , resulting in motorcycle sliding during a left turn.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.