2006 Yamaha Stratoliner transmission problems

Filed Sep 13, 2016 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · SC

I was driving along on my yamaha shifting through the gears and 3rd gear started making a rattling noise. Only third gear and speeding up or slowing down.

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · TN

3rd gear, loud whining sounds coming from transmission area while in 3rd gear between 30 and 40 MPH. Yamaha has changed their 3rd gear design and changed their replacement part number, yet has not recalled and repaired our bikes that have the old design. Is this a cover up by the manufacturer off a well known condition that can cause the transmission to lock up and the rider loosing control causing serious injury and or death? Please don't let this happen to me and my family.

Filed May 2, 2016 · Transmission · 38,750 miles · WI

With a little under thirty nine thousand miles on the odometer the transmission failed.

Filed Feb 13, 2016 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · PA

The transmission's third gear is failing(grinding noise when in motion) usually starts from 20 to 50 k miles .I contacted yamaha and they claim no knowledge of any problem. That statement is a total lie as they have even created a replacement part for the problem gear , 3rd pinion, p/n 99999-03864-00 (replaces 1d7-17131-01-00) the original gear was not properly heat treated = cause failure .this problem can cause drive train lockup and crashes leading to fatalities. As long as yamaha can get people to pay for this defect.( I.e. No recall ) they will continue to endanger lives and cause crippling injury.

Filed Feb 22, 2015 · Transmission · 27,000 miles · OK

While driving at 30 MPH shifting from 3rd to 4th gear to loud clunks from transmission and then a grinding noise. Paying 3600$ to fix, 3rd and 1st gear severely damaged and debris entered oil pump damaging it as well.

Filed Oct 25, 2014 · Transmission · 27,069 miles · AL

Third gear making loud noise, told it must be replaced at considerable expense.

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 64,000 miles · TN

After shifting into third gear (3rd) an unusually sounding loud howling noise can be heard until I shift into fourth gear (4th). The loud howling noise is only in third gear (3rd).

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Transmission · 23,000 miles · IN

3rd gear in transmission started with a whinning noise and now it sounds like a bunch of rocks inside like gears that have broken sloshing around. I see that on the web this is a common problem for 3rd gear on yamaha roadliners. Is this a manufacturer problem?

Filed Jan 21, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 33,125 miles · FL

As I was riding, shifting gears I hear a noise coming from the engine area on 3rd gear, , now is more evident thats the something after about 60 miles and louder noise wile on 3rd gear that something is wrong, now after a light internet research, is a known issue on this particular year and model of a bike.

Filed Dec 9, 2013 · Transmission · 18,124 miles · FL

Third gear began making a noise that continues to get worse. It is now such a loud clattering slapping noise that the vehicle is unusable for fear of drive train lock-up and possible fatality. Yamaha is aware of this issue and has a replacement part: gear, 3rd pinion, p/n 99999-03864-00 (replaces 1d7-17131-01-00).