I have a 2005 yamaha vstar 650 silverado. Oil is leaking from the rear and onto the rear tire. There is metal that has flaked off and mixed with this oil and it doesn't look well. After searching the internet is seems as though this is a very common problem with these bikes. This could potentially be a major issue and/or possibly deadly situation if the bike were to lockup on you while riding. Oil on tires and riding could possibly end very badly. Since this problem has been widely addressed by other riders more than likely yamaha is well aware of this potentially deadly issue. Is yamaha waiting on fatalities to occur? Why haven't recalls been issued?
The worst 2005 Yamaha XVS65 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Wheels1
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- Engine1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Seats: motorcycle
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcyles, the original replacement mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could break if the mounting hardware is over tightened.
- Risk
- If the hardware breaks, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. The passenger could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners may already have received a letter from yamaha dated march 3, 2005, about this defect. In order to provide an improved remedy to the repair of the previous recall, yamaha is recalling certain motorcycles again. Dealers will replace the hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender with components of a different type that will not allow the seat to fall off. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-88-yamaha.
Recall number 05V256000 · Recall details
Seats: motorcycle
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat.
- Risk
- If the mounting hardware becomes loose enough to fall off, the passenger seat can fall off the rear fender. A passenger on the motorcycle could lose balance and fall, causing serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger seat's mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began on march 4, 2005. Owners may contact yamaha at 1‑800‑227‑5963.
Recall number 05V067000 · Recall details
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Is the 2005 Yamaha XVS65 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Yamaha XVS65, fewer than a typical XVS65 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Yamaha XVS65?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Yamaha XVS65 have?
2 recalls, covering seats.
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