Bolt sheared off of the middle drive shaft, damagine the splines on the gear. Bike at low rpms and accelerating from a complete stop at a stop light when failure occurred, no more than 5-10 MPH.
The worst 2006 Yamaha V-Star problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission20
- Suspension1
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- Transmission20
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Yamaha V-Star 1
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What 2006 Yamaha V-Star owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While riding, the retaining bolt that holds the universal joint yoke broke off and became lodged between the housing and the universal joint. Causing rear wheel lock up momentarily until it dislodged then begin to grind against the joint or yoke when lodged in another part of the housing. This is thought to be a flaw or engineering defect seeing as quite a few owners of this motorcycle have had the same thing happen. It is a really costly repair and the engine has to be extracted and dismantled to repair this problem. I feel it should be a recall on this defect because its too commonly happening and poses a danger if traveling at high speeds
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha v star 1100. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, an abnormal grinding noise emitted from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the speedometer failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,266.
I have an yamaha v-star 1100 and the middle drive shaft broke. The shaft sheared off where the nut tightens the universal joint to the shaft. This caused the rear tire to lock up. Luckily I was moving at a very low speed or I would have seriously been hurt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 (na) yamaha v-star 1100. While driving approximately 25 MPH, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the motorcycle. The motorcycle was driven to the contact's residence where it was discovered that there was a loose bolt near the drive shaft. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.
While riding at around 50 MPH the motorcycle rear tire jerked and shook then locked up and caused the back to skid out of control. After taking the motorcycle home and inspecting the bike I found the middle shaft was broken at the nut. I investigated the problem and hundreds if not thousands of yamaha 1100 v star motorcycles have had this failure. I was lucky, but the next person might not be.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha v-star motorcycle. The contact stated that a bolt located on the shaft pinion drive fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,500. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha v-star. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. No warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ring gear bearing fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 4,535.
While driving the vehicle and starting to decelerate there was a loud whining/sreeching sound and a clattering sound from rear of the motorcycle. I pulled over and visually inspected vehicle and checked fluid levels.I trailered motorcycle into local yamaha repair shop after reading imformation on internet about this model having problems with the middle drive shaft shearing off. After they removed engine and took apart they found that the nut on the middle driveshaft where the u-join/yoke attatches sheared off. Luckily I have read the reports of this happening to other people and it causes the rear wheel to lock up.also saw a report on somebody being killed in an accident caused by this. I called yamaha motor company and was told there are no recalls or technical bulletins on this problem. I have been given an estimate of 2400 to repair this problem.it sounds like ther should be a recall issued before there are any or more deaths.
Cruising at about 50mph, heard whinning sound when decelerating. Nut broke off with shaft still in it from middle drive shaft.
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Questions about the 2006 Yamaha V-Star
Is the 2006 Yamaha V-Star reliable?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2006 Yamaha V-Star, close to a typical V-Star model year.
What is the 2006 Yamaha V-Star year score?
The 2006 Yamaha V-Star scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Yamaha V-Star: 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 2006 Yamaha V-Star?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 20 complaints, typically around 20,820 miles. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Yamaha V-Star have?
No recalls on record.
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