I was in motion on my 2005 yamaha yzf-r6 and heard rattling sound like something was loose. When I removed the front sprocket cover the nut was barely holding on to the threads.
The worst 2005 Yamaha YZFR6 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
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- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured from august 2005 through march 2010. The motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- Visibility of the motorcycle will be decreased, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 12, 2010. Owners may contact yamaha at 1‑800‑962‑7926.
Recall number 10V365000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Yamaha YZFR6 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2005 Yamaha YZFR6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While riding my motorcycle (2005 yamaha r6) the idle would often go so low and stall. This has happened several time on local streets as well as highways. This has caused several traffic jams and potential accidents. I have read alot of online blogs where other people were also having the same issue. Some say it is a faulty tps.
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 yamaha yzfr6. While riding the bike the cooling fan stays on and it drains the battery. The cooling fan is only supposed to come on at certain times to cool the bike, but the consumers stays on all the time. The bike has been in the shop for this problem four different times.
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Questions about the 2005 Yamaha YZFR6
Is the 2005 Yamaha YZFR6 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2005 Yamaha YZFR6, close to a typical YZFR6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Yamaha YZFR6?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Yamaha YZFR6 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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