2nd gear transmission problems.
The worst 1999 Yamaha YZFR6 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Unknown or other
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The screws holding the sidestand switch can loosen and fall out due to engine heat and vibration. If this happens, the sidestand switch would not function correctly, so it would be possible to ride the motorcycle with the sidestand in the down position.
- Risk
- This condition would increase the risk that the sidestand could hit the ground during a turn, which could cause loss of control of the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the screws holding the sidestand switch.
Recall number 00V076000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1999 Yamaha YZFR6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rear rim on a yamaha 1999 r6 cracked in 3 places resulting in a crash the bike is totaled and I ended up with road rash.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 yamaha yzfr6. The contact stated that there is a crack that runs from the left side to underneath the vehicle's frame. The mechanic stated that this was caused by a stress fracture which is a manufacturer defect. The mechanic also stated that the vehicle should not be driven because it could crack open while in motion. The manufacturer has not responded to this matter. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 83,000 and failure mileage was 33,000.
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Questions about the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6
Is the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6, close to a typical YZFR6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6 have?
1 recall, covering unknown or other.
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