Clutch basket total failure destroying the fibers, steels, and sending metal in the oil pan. Oil pan also cracked. Happened while riding without warning. May have caused enough damage to need full replacement of engine.
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Recalls 1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2017 FJ-09, FZ-09, and XSR900 motorcycles. The lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.
- Risk
- If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990114.
Recall number 17V221000 · Recall details
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Is the 2016 Yamaha FZ-09 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Yamaha FZ-09, fewer than a typical FZ-09 model year.
What is the 2016 Yamaha FZ-09 year score?
The 2016 Yamaha FZ-09 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Yamaha FZ-09: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Yamaha FZ-09?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2016 Yamaha FZ-09 have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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