2008 Yamaha Xvs11 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Power Train:driveline (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
2013-08-05 · Power Train · 8,600 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 yamaha 100 cc v-star motorcycle. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the gear clutch malfunctioned. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the gear clutch needed to be replaced. the contact did not have the gear clutch replaced. the failure mileage was 8,600. the vin was not available…”
2011-06-22 · Power Train:driveline · 4,500 mi“2008 yamaha vstar 1100 making loud whine from the middle gear area. had to stop riding the bike because the middle gear bolt had came lose and the nut was going into the ujoint. had to have the hole rearend taken apart and put on and retore to shop spec., did put locktite on nut. this is really bad because this would have locked up the rear tire…”
2010-09-09 · Power Train · 14,976 mi“starter clutch on 2008 yamaha v star 1100 motorcycle is defective .yamaha knows this and is selling a repair kit for around $550.this is happening on most all of the v-star bike around the 13-30 thousand mile mark. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.