2007 Yamaha XVS13
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Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
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- Steering · Wheels
I purchased a motorcycle from harley-davidson and it had a car tire on the back of it and I was in an accident 3 days later where someone cut me off I did the brakes hard and turn it and lost control come to find out there's a back tire on the back of his that IS a car tire and the same thing that…
I purchased a motorcycle from harley-davidson and it had a car tire on the back of it and I was in an accident 3 days later where someone cut me off I did the brakes hard and turn it and lost control come to find out there's a back tire on the back of his that IS a car tire and the same thing that bite that IS the same thing it says that would happen with the car tire on the back of the motorcycle I feel like they should be responsible for my medical bills and the motorcycle so
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Speedometer stops and become stuck at one speed wile riding. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 yamaha xvs13. while driving at various speeds, the motor makes a very loud ticking sound. secondly, the vehicle has reduced power and gas mileage while driving. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that a chain in the motor was failing, which was…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 yamaha xvs13. while driving at various speeds, the motor makes a very loud ticking sound. secondly, the vehicle has reduced power and gas mileage while driving. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that a chain in the motor was failing, which was the cause of the loud noise. the vehicle IS currently in the process of being repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 5,000.
- Vehicle speed control
While maneuvering my vstar 1300 tourer (xvs13ctw(c)) at low speeds in the friction zone the throttle sticks intermittently causing the bike to become unstable due to the lack of power and fall over. Many 1300 owners are experiencing this issue as outlined on various web based forums. *Tr
- Steering · Structure › Frame and members
Severe clunk when going over small bumps, speed bumps and cracks in the road. Up until now it has been undiagnosed. Web forums indicate that this IS a common problem and IS either the shocks or bolts holding the handle bars to the forks. *tr
- Power train › Manual transmission
Clutch IS extremely noisy and intermittently difficult to get into and out of gear. Manufacturer ok'd replacement of my 2007 vstar 1300 tour just about entire clutch box with the 2008 vstar 1300 tour clutch box. This has been a problem since purchase. *tr
- Unknown or other
Following problems encountered with 2007 yamaha vstar 1300 tourer xvs13ctwc 1. Sticky throttle operation causes. Bike either doesn't move, or gets sudden surge 2. Clunk heard from the bottom of the bike when going over bumps, potholes speed bumps. 3. Noisy and temperamental clutch. At times…
Following problems encountered with 2007 yamaha vstar 1300 tourer xvs13ctwc 1. Sticky throttle operation causes. Bike either doesn't move, or gets sudden surge 2. Clunk heard from the bottom of the bike when going over bumps, potholes speed bumps. 3. Noisy and temperamental clutch. At times intermittently the clutch doesn't engage. Must play with the clutch lever and rock the bike back and fourth before hearing it fall into gear. Clutch whines and moans. all issues encountered just about at the day of purchase. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
While maneuvering my v-star 1300 tourer (xvs13ctw(c)) in a parking lot the throttle became stuck almost causing me to drop the motorcycle. the throttle becomes stuck when the motorcycle handle bars are turned hard to the right. I have no remedy for the situation. I took the motorcycle to the…
While maneuvering my v-star 1300 tourer (xvs13ctw(c)) in a parking lot the throttle became stuck almost causing me to drop the motorcycle. the throttle becomes stuck when the motorcycle handle bars are turned hard to the right. I have no remedy for the situation. I took the motorcycle to the nearest yamaha shop. the complaint was verified. it also exists on a brand new floor model. the problem appears to be consistent on only the "tourer" model. *Jb
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