2001 Yamaha Road Star: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Engine · CO

Consumer states that engine is making a knocking sound. Dealer notified.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Transmission · OK

I'm filing this over concern about my 2001 yamaha roadstar, which has had some loud intermittent knocking sounds coming from the transmission. I noticed that there have been several catastrophic transmission failures occurring in these roadstars as posted on the roadstar rider's forum and other sites. As much as I work to maintain my bike and ride safely, I'd hate to think that my transmission may someday lock-up, as it has on other's bikes. Depending on the speed and timing of a lock-up, my passenger and I could be killed or seriously injured due to a known design flaw. Thank you for your help, ram.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Transmission · TX

The transmission is making an unknown knocking sound all the time including cold start. The cause has not yet been determined.

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Transmission · AR

I have concerns about my 2001 yamaha roadstar and the possible event of a catastrophic transmission failure. I have some knocking coming from the engine area, and my build date for the bike falls within the range of others who have had a transmission fail. No failure has occured as of today on my motorcycle.

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Transmission · OK

Purchased 2001 yamaha road star silverado model #xv16atn-b VIN #[xxx] from maxey's cycle inc. 4112 nw 39th exp. Oklahoma city, ok 73112 on 5/10/2001. Have had loud consistent knock in engine after warm up that yamaha says is normal. I am even more concerned with the reported transmission failures on this motorcycle.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 6, 2002 · Engine · MI

Engine makes a severe knocking noise when hot. Afraid something may sieze internally and cause accident.