Motorcycle has developed a slip in 1st and in 2nd gear. I went to yamaha at about 7500 miles and complained. They tried to say I was too rough on the bike. Both gears about 8500 RPM jumps to 8750 RPM and catches again and then at about 9500 it slips to 9750-10000 RPM. Initially, I thought the problem was simply not enough tension on the clutch so I adjusted the cable. Finally, I convinced another business with a rear-wheel dyno to load it up and clearly saw the instant jumps I had been complaining about. Yamaha still denies any problems. Oddly enough, another cycle repair shop commented to me they were surprised I managed to keep the rear tire (very soft) on the bike to 11,250 miles when most get replaced at roughly 9000. Guess I'm too tough on it.
The worst 1999 Yamaha YZFR6M problems
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- 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
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Is the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6M reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6M, close to a typical YZFR6M model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6M?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6M have?
1 recall, covering unknown or other.
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