Tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycle equipped with dunlop sportmax q3+ tires, size: 120/70zr17 58w. The tires were manufactured the thirteenth week of 2017. While driving approximately 45 MPH and making several turns, the motorcycle proceeded off the road and crashed into a fence. The contact mentioned there were air pockets in the shoulder region of the front tire. The contact rolled off the motorcycle and suffered injuries to his feet heel. The fence penetrated the contact's boot heel area. Medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. The motorcycle was towed to the contact's home. The motorcycle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 17t011000 (tires). The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN, dot number, and tire and vehicle failure mileage were not available.
The worst 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
Problems by type
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- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. The throttle position sensor can fail.
- Risk
- Failure of the throttle position sensor could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2009. Owners may contact yamaha at 1‑714‑761‑7300.
Recall number 09V360000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
- Risk
- If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. This could result in a crash with injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.
Recall number 06V371000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Motorcycle stalling
Operators report the motorcycle stalls when rolling off the throttle (e.g., tip-out stall while approaching a stop) allegedly due to a faulty throttle position sensor (tps).to correct this condition, yamaha is recalling the subject vehicles to install an improved tps.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 yamaha yzfr1. The throttle position sensor was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v371000 (vehicle speed control) on november 11, 2006. In july of 2008, when he approached a stop, the vehicle shut off. The dealer wants to charge a fee to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer would not assist with the diagnostic cost. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 7,000 and current mileage was 15,508.
2005 yamaha yzfr1. The motorcycle stalls upon deceleration. It is difficult and possibly dangerous to ride with this malfunction which is common. Tps sensor replacement has temporarily fixed the problem for some people but dealers are reluctant to acknowledge any issue, so far ymamaha is deaf too.
The bike shuts off on idle and whenever I pull the clutch. It evens turn off when running at low speeds and rpms.
Hi my name is jacinta, I purchased a blue 05 r1. I have dropped the bike twice now, once on each side! The bike has cut out on me in mid turn, since I was half way through the turn and leaned over, I was committed. Its like someone hit the kill switch. I was fearful of the oncoming traffic as I laid in the middle of the intersection. As far as I know, there isn't a recall as of yet but there should be because of safety concerns.
Dt*: the contact stated the left and right axle blocks for the chain stays are made out of aluminum. When the chain is tightened, the blocks wear out prematurely. The dealership has been notified.
2005 yamaha yzf r1 motorcycle stalled while riding causing loss of control. This is a known issues as hundreds of other r1 owners experienced this problem yet yamaha refuses to issue a fix or recall. This need to be fix before people die. Of course the dead can't talk. This problem can be seen on web logs here: http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=98831.
Yamaha r1 motorcycle stalled...causing loss of control and crashing. This is a known issue as there are hundreds of other owners on web logs with this problem. Yamaha has deny any knowledge of this. This website, dedicated to this motorcycle, will show how many others are also affected by this potential deadly problem: http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9883.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds extreme heat is felt from the exhaust pipe due to the lack of a heat shield on the left side. The vehicle was not inspected. The motorcycle is a 2005 yamaha r1. *ak updated 04/11/06.
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Questions about the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1
Is the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, 4.5 times a typical YZFR1 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1?
Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control.
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