2005 Yamaha Yzf-R1
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2005 Yamaha Yzf-R1. Newest first.
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Yamaha IS recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. the throttle position sensor can fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the throttle position sensor could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. the safety recall began on october 7, 2009. owners may contact yamaha at 1-714-761-7300.
On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine IS at idling speed when the motorcycle IS stopped or during low-speed operations. the engine could stall as a result.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. this could result in a crash with injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. the recall began on october 16, 2006. owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.
Certain crg front brake levers, model rb-511 designed for use on 2004-2006 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycles, and 2005-2006 yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles. model rb-512 IS designed for use on 2003-2006 ducati 749 and 999 motorcycles, and on 2004-2006 aprilia mille r motorcycles. due to a misalignment of the pivot bore, the brake lever could become seized in the brake…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A non-release condition could cause drag on the front brake system, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Crg will notify owners and replace the rocker for the front lever free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during may 2006. owners may concact crg at 831-763-7811.
Owner complaints
9 complaints3 involved a crash6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycle equipped with dunlop sportmax Q3+ tires, size: 120/70zr17 58W. The tires were manufactured the thirteenth week of 2017. While driving approximately 45 mph and making several turns, the motorcycle proceeded off the road and crashed into a fence.…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycle equipped with dunlop sportmax Q3+ tires, size: 120/70zr17 58W. The tires were manufactured the thirteenth week of 2017. While driving approximately 45 mph and making several turns, the motorcycle proceeded off the road and crashed into a fence. The contact mentioned there were air pockets in the shoulder region of the front tire. The contact rolled off the motorcycle and suffered injuries to his feet heel. The fence penetrated the contact's boot heel area. Medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. The motorcycle was towed to the contact's home. The motorcycle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 17t011000 (tires). The manufacturer was not notified. The vin, dot number, and tire and vehicle failure mileage were not available.
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 yamaha yzfr1. the throttle position sensor was repaired according to nhtsa campaign ID number 06v371000 (vehicle speed control) on november 11, 2006. in july of 2008, when he approached a stop, the vehicle shut off. the dealer wants to charge a fee to diagnose the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 yamaha yzfr1. the throttle position sensor was repaired according to nhtsa campaign ID number 06v371000 (vehicle speed control) on november 11, 2006. in july of 2008, when he approached a stop, the vehicle shut off. the dealer wants to charge a fee to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer would not assist with the diagnostic cost. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 7,000 and current mileage was 15,508.
- Electrical system · Power train
2005 yamaha yzfr1. The motorcycle stalls upon deceleration. It IS difficult and possibly dangerous to ride with this malfunction which IS common. Tps sensor replacement has temporarily fixed the problem for some people but dealers are reluctant to acknowledge any issue, so far ymamaha IS deaf too. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline
The bike shuts off on idle and whenever I pull the clutch. It evens turn off when running at low speeds and rpms. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling · Unknown or other
Hi my name IS jacinta, I purchased a blue 05 R1. I have dropped the bike twice now, once on each side! The bike has cut out on me in mid turn, since I was half way through the turn and leaned over, I was committed. Its like someone hit the kill switch. I was fearful of the oncoming traffic as I…
Hi my name IS jacinta, I purchased a blue 05 R1. I have dropped the bike twice now, once on each side! The bike has cut out on me in mid turn, since I was half way through the turn and leaned over, I was committed. Its like someone hit the kill switch. I was fearful of the oncoming traffic as I laid in the middle of the intersection. As far as I know, there isn't a recall as of yet but there should be because of safety concerns. *jb
- Power train › Axle assembly
Dt*: the contact stated the left and right axle blocks for the chain stays are made out of aluminum. when the chain IS tightened, the blocks wear out prematurely. the dealership has been notified.
- Electrical system › Ignition
2005 yamaha yzf R1 motorcycle stalled while riding causing loss of control. This IS a known issues as hundreds of other R1 owners experienced this problem yet yamaha refuses to issue a fix or recall. This need to be fix before people die. Of course the dead can't talk. This problem can be seen on web logs here: http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=98831. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Yamaha R1 motorcycle stalled...causing loss of control and crashing. This IS a known issue as there are hundreds of other owners on web logs with this problem. Yamaha has deny any knowledge of this. This website, dedicated to this motorcycle, will show how many others are also affected by this potential deadly problem: http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9883. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds extreme heat IS felt from the exhaust pipe due to the lack of a heat shield on the left side. the vehicle was not inspected. the motorcycle IS a 2005 yamaha R1. *ak updated 04/11/06. *Jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Motorcycle stalling
Operators report the motorcycle stalls when rolling off the throttle (e.g., tip-out stall while approaching a stop) allegedly due to a faulty throttle position sensor (tps).to correct this condition, yamaha IS recalling the subject vehicles to install an improved tps.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10030233Yamaha motorcycle: hard to start when cold, erratic, or won't idle. A possible cause IS insufficient valve clearance. Effects all yzf-r6v/w/x models and yzf-r1/r6 models. No model years listed.
- 10020286Unstable engine idling.
Every Yamaha Yzf-R1 model year
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