2006 Yamaha Yzf-R1
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2006 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.
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
10 complaints1 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine
The magnets on the fly wheel came apart. Motorcycle shut of at hi speeds almost causing a crash on a highway. Pieces of the magnet went into crankcase. battery failed. This IS a known issue with yamaha all over internet threads.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha yzfr1. As soon as the vehicle accelerated, it began to lose power. When approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
- Engine
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 yamaha yzf-r1. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin and failure mileage was not available. Djr
- Electrical system · Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
Yzf R1 stalls out when engine temperature in less than 170 degrees. while approaching first stop, shifting to neutral it stalls out regularly. extremely high idle (jumps from 1000 to 3000 rpm) when engine temperature exceeds 200 degrees. replaced throttle position sensor, sub-wiring harness, adjusted the throttle bodies. still stalls out. *tr
- Electrical system · Power train
I was in first gear riding through a neighborhood when my motorcycle started to jerk like it was starving for fuel. I was unable to hold the throttle at a certain level because of dangerously jerky motions. I pulled the clutch in to come to a stop and as the rpm's came down to normal idle speed it…
I was in first gear riding through a neighborhood when my motorcycle started to jerk like it was starving for fuel. I was unable to hold the throttle at a certain level because of dangerously jerky motions. I pulled the clutch in to come to a stop and as the rpm's came down to normal idle speed it went past and killed the motor. I believe after having done research it IS the throttle positioning sensor which would be an electrical issue. *tr
- Fuel system, other · Vehicle speed control
Bike jerked violently during a turn causing a lose of control because it felt like the bike wanted to bump me off and almost end in a crash. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
Symptoms: 1. Normal riding. 2. Bike jerked violently a few time at cruising speed (70mph), almost bumped me off the bike. also, bike cut off several time within a 10minutes ride. it happened once during a turn, and that can be dangerous or fatal. 3. Holding the clutch in and immediately re-starting it will always fix the problem... For a short while the bike will run properly. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
With my 2006 yamaha FZ1: while negotiating a turn at about 40 mph and slowing down, I applied throttle, the engine did not respond for about 1/2 second and then jerked significantly. it upset my control and I almost crashed. this only happens above 4500 rpm, below that throttle response IS instantaneous and smooth. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Had a leak from the engine on the motorcycle yamaha R1. took it to the shop and had repairs done. they did not say what the problem was but fixed it. something on the left side of the engine. this was done a couple of month earlier. now while riding the oil started pouring out of the…
Had a leak from the engine on the motorcycle yamaha R1. took it to the shop and had repairs done. they did not say what the problem was but fixed it. something on the left side of the engine. this was done a couple of month earlier. now while riding the oil started pouring out of the engine, and two riders behind me actually fell and sustained minor injuries. when investigating the leak two huge holes were found in the engine compartment. one just in front of where the chain went around the sprocket. at first I thought that maybe the chain came loose, but it would not even reach that far. then, I noticed a huge hole in the front of the engine, almost like something inside came apart and went around with such force that it ripped the two large holes in the engine casing. nothing has been done thus far. am looking at how to get this reviewed objectively so that someone could determine how to keep others from having this happen to them.*ak
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting › Headlights
Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle's subharness and the connectors went out causing the headlights to go out. This had occurred twice causing the contact to be stranded without headlights at night.
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.
- 10055289Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index IS provided regarding technical solutions for various problems.
- 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.
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