2008 Yamaha Yzfr1 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · 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 (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
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What owners report
2015-09-15 · Electrical System · 26,000 mi“the magnets inside rotor generator come loose and broke …”
2010-11-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 600 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 yamaha yzfr1. while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle began to lose power and he heard a ticking noise coming from the engine. the failure recurred whenever he operated the vehicle so it was taken to an independent repair shop where he was informed that was a known failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure…”
2010-08-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling“tl*the contact owns a 2008 yamaha yzfr1 motorcycle. when the contact started the ignition there was a loud ticking and knocking noise coming from the engine. the failure occurred whenever starting the vehicle and continued during the travel. the vehicle exhibited the engine failure since the purchase date of the vehicle. the vehicle had not been di…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.