Yamaha 450 rhino side by side utv, accident involving low speed on road with tip over. The drivers seat is not stable and came out of brackets. It is designed to be slid out for storage under seat. I believe that I would not have been injured had the seat not come out in a low speed tip over. Yahmaha should have designed seat to be stable and secured to the frame and body of vehicle.
The worst 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
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- Acceleration2
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
Recalls 2
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
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the air filter mounting screws may come loose and fall out.
- Risk
- If the screws fall out, they could get caught in the throttle valve which could prevent the operator from reducing engine speed properly. This could result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash with injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air filter element with a new one that is designed to hold the screws securely free of charge. The recall began on november 29, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 714‑761‑7842.
Recall number 06V442000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Yamaha mc: procedural information on shift shaft tips for primary gear driven removal and installation is...
- Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index is provided regarding technical...
- Yamaha motorcycle: hard to start when cold, erratic, or won't idle
- Yamaha motorcycle - 2006-2007 YZF-R6 -- service manual correction - crankshaft bearing selection formula
What 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 wildfire hy-bird sport qh200-gy (the year, make, and model listed were unavailable in the drop down menu). The contact stated that the motor mount failed. The failure caused the chain to come out the back sprocket, which then caused the sprocket to become scraped and scratched. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. The engine size, powertrain, # of cylinders, and a valid VIN were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 69.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 yamaha r6 with an odometer reading of 1,000 miles. The contact stated that while going around a curve at 40 MPH and shifting into third gear the throttle froze in and open position and the motorcycle started to raise up. The contact pushed the motorcycle to the side, crashed, and the motorcycle caught on fire. The contact later received the recall 06v442000 which was the noted the same failure as the contacts vehicle had right before the crash. The contact called the manufacturer, but since the motorcycle had been destroyed due to the fire they told the contact that the burden of proof was on him that the crash was a result of the recall . The consumer states that the police report stated her son popped a wheelie that was not a correct statement he gave. The consumer stated her son said when he shifted to third gear it came up on the back tire and kept coming back and he kicked it away from him. The consumer states that is why he would not sign the police report, however the police report states victim injured unable to sign. The consumer also has pictures of the motorcycle and the police report. Update 4/23/07
My throttle got stuck or it felt as it did , I wasn't able to stop I held the brakes but couldn't stop , after that I started getting scared I hit the kill switch nothing the bike stayed on ,all I thought was jumping off so I did , it really scared me , when I jumped I got a knee injury.
2006 yamaha yzf-r6 engine shuts off without warning for no apparent reason. Approximately 6000 miles on odometer. Fuel pump and tps replaced. Still sporadically shuts off.
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Questions about the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6
Is the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6, 1.7 times a typical YZFR6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and vehicle speed control.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V442000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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