The contact owns a 2007 Yamaha XV1700. The contact stated that after riding the motorcycle and then parking the motorcycle, fuel inadvertently sprayed out of the air breather onto the engine. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The local dealer inspected the motorcycle but was unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic noticed that there was a fuel leak and performed a repair on the piston cylinder and fuel pump to fix the motorcycle however, the failure persisted. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
The worst 2007 Yamaha XV1700 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system11
- Engine3
- Acceleration2
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system11
- Engine3
- Acceleration2
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain road star warrior motorcycles, the lead wires for the pick-up coil can break while the engine is running, causing the engine to stall and be impossible to restart.
- Risk
- If this occurs while the motorcycle is being ridden, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pick-up coil. The recall began on march 2, 2007. Owners may contact yamaha at 1‑800‑227‑5963.
Recall number 07V039000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Yamaha XV1700 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2007 Yamaha XV1700 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel filter assembly 5px-24560-00 had an incorrect tolerance fit and began leaking fuel on to the engine. Luckily the unit stayed together while the motorcycle was traveling. Upon replacing part it simply fell apart and caused all fuel in the tank to drain. Failure during travel would likely cause a fire and injury or death to the rider.
Carburetor spills gas all over hot exhaust on restart after riding. Happens when engine is hot. Hard to restart. Very dangerous. Leaves pool of gas under hot bike. I own 2 of these bikes and they both do it. Yamaha does not acknowledge that a problem exist.
Gas pukes out of the carburetor onto hot exhaust pipes when engine is restarted after running on a warm day. Trouble restarting engine. Pukes out enough to leave a puddle under bike. Happens all the time. Service people just said that it was the nature of the beast. This will cause a fire one day. I hear this complaint from a lot of roadstar owners. Yamaha does not acknowledge a problem. Dates of incident range in all summer months since ownership. Bought bike new from dealership.
1. Riding motorcycle for about 50 minutes, outside air temperature is above 80 degrees. Parked motorcycle and returned to it 15 minutes later. 2. Unable to restart engine, strong smell of gasoline, small amount of gasoline coming from bottom of vent tube. Generally occurs when engine is very hot. 3. Let engine cool 10-20 minutes, waited for gas smell to dissipate, able to restart. No parts replaced.
I recently took a motorcycle trip to colorado, while there I had several incidents where on hot days my motorcycle would overflow gas onto hot engine and pipes. This is a known problem with this bike and I feel that, due to the amount of fuel spilling onto hot engine and pipes, it's only a matter of time before a fire and/or explosion occurs.
I have an 2007 roadstar 1700 and if the bike is in heavy stop and go traffic the bike will pour gas out the carb if you turn it off the fuel will pour out over the hot exhaustand your foot this has happened numerous times.
2007 roadstar silverado motorcycle. Ever since purchased the motorcycle pukes gasoline after riding or stopping to gas up. It continues to puke gas in my garage after riding it especially during the summer time. I noticed gas being ejected and boiling within the "v" of the twin cylinders from the carbureator. Also when I stop for gas the motorcycle will puke gas and not allow me to restart the motorcycle.
In temperatures over 85 degrees when stopping for gas my motorcycle spews gas out of the carb and onto the ground or hot exhaust pipes. This is a common problem according to the owners group website and yamaha says they have never had this problem and or that it has to do with ethanol in the gas. This situation has a serious potential to cause a fire.
Failure of manufacturer yamaha motorcycle(star brand) to balance the tires/rims of their motorcycles prior to sale. This leads to handling issues and premature tire wear and replacement. I had a low speed wobble from the day of delivery 1 april '07 until I had the rear tire replaced and balanced 5 august '08. I then began to look at star mc'c and cannot find any on the show room floors that have any weights or signs that any attempt to balance the rims/tire of this brand have been made. Many folks on the roadstar riders forum are having issues with early tire wear and front end wobble. No vehicle in my opinion should be delivered to anyone, especially a motorcycle, without a proper tire/rim balance.
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Questions about the 2007 Yamaha XV1700
Is the 2007 Yamaha XV1700 reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2007 Yamaha XV1700, close to a typical XV1700 model year.
What is the 2007 Yamaha XV1700 year score?
The 2007 Yamaha XV1700 scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Yamaha XV1700: 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 2007 Yamaha XV1700?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 11 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 2007 Yamaha XV1700 have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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