Speedometer just started reading about three times the actual speed of the motorcycle. I now have no way of knowing the actual speed of the vehicle.
The worst 2008 Yamaha WR250X problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Electrical1
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- Fuel system2
- Electrical1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 WR250X motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2011 and 2008-2015 WR250R motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, may become damaged and short circuit to due insufficient heat resistance.
- Risk
- If the stator coil is not insulated, the motorcyle will not charge and the battery will go dead, causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator coil with one that has sufficient heat resistance, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926.
Recall number 15V410000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Yamaha WR250X 2
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What 2008 Yamaha WR250X owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I am submitting an incident report for a heat-related failure of the fuel pump that causes an engine stalling condition and a failure to re-start. This is a dangerous condition since my motorcycle quit while riding on the road and would not re-start until the motorcycle cooled. In traffic this would be a certain safety hazard. This is a widely known problem on this model motorcycle and its 'sister' model, the wr250x (google search will lead to many reports and information.) yamaha japan has issued a recall (http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/recall/mc/campaign/2009-05/fuel-pump/index.html) but has not done so in the us. Please investigate before someone is injured.
I would like to report a fuel pump failure on my 2008 yamaha wr250x with 6700 miles. I rode it to work and on my way home it was approximately 90 degrees and the fuel pump started cutting out. I tried stopping and filling up, letting the bike cool, waiting until cooler outside. Fuel pump continues to cut out. I have read several complaints on enthusiast websites and would like to add my complaint to help avoid someone being stranded somewhere.
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Questions about the 2008 Yamaha WR250X
Is the 2008 Yamaha WR250X reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 Yamaha WR250X, close to a typical WR250X model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Yamaha WR250X?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Yamaha WR250X have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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