Yamaha Fjr1300 2005

Model Fjr1300 made in 2005 by Yamaha got 25 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Fjr1300 year 2005

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

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Model 2005

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06V371000	YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA	from 11/01/2002 to 03/31/2005	V (Vehicle)	39757	10/16/2006	ODI	YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA	09/28/2006	09/28/2006
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
09V360000	YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA	from 10/01/2004 to 04/30/2005	V (Vehicle)	180	10/07/2009	MFR	YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA	09/17/2009	09/17/2009
Defect Summary	Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. the throttle position sensor can fail.
Consequence Summary	Failure of the throttle position could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05/31/2011
	Ignition switch on my 2004 yamaha fjr1300 failed without notice while riding at 60 mph. the motorcycle immediately lost all power and had to be towed.
10/14/2010	43000
	05 yamaha fjr 1300 my motorcycle just stalled on the freeway twice on my last trip. usually i dont go very far but on this trip we rode for 5 straight hrs and this happened. there is a throttle sensor recall on this bike.ii gave them my vin# and they said it did not pertain to my bike. i believe this is the problem. they told me to take it to the dealer but the dealer wants to charge me for the diagnostic test of $100 hr. what can i do?
07/19/2008		1
	After riding 600 miles after the crash ,i stopped at a light and the bike did not start . the second time i was at the bike dealer and was leaving let out the clutch the bike stalled and did not start the new ignition had 600 miles on it. *tr
08/09/2008	31000	1
	The yamaha fjr1300 motorcycle has had numerous ignition switch failures documented on the internet. my 2005 has failed to start on a few occasions and today i took the time with an ohmmeter to verify that one switch in the ignition switch is intermittent thus preventing the bike from starting. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
10/05/2006	5000	1	03/08/2005
	Yamaha fjr1300, 2005 model, exhaust valve noise associated with faulty valve guide and valve guide seal design. the noise started around 5000 miles on the odometer and has gradually increased to a loud ticking. yamaha dealer says it could be a problem associated with this model but advised i would have to pay for the diagnosis. this is a documented problem for the 2003-2005 fjr1300 models and yamaha is aware of the problem but has not issued a recall. the fjr1300 owners group has documented some repairs paid for by yamaha but only after repeated complaints to yamaha directly. my fjr1300 is out of warranty and i am stuck with a lemon. the valve problem will eventually result in engine damage making the motorcycle useless. the out of pocket cost for repair is well over $1000. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
08/12/2010	27000
	This report is in regard to the second event regarding fuel geysering out of the fuel tank. during a refueling stop in gunnison, colorado, i opened the fuel cap. there was a whooshing sound and fuel literally spewed into the air about 3 feet, covering me and most of the motorcycle in gasoline. prior to opening the tank cap, i estimated about 1/4 tank remaining. it appeared the fuel tank was still under pressure when i opened the tank cap. looking at the fuel remaining in the tank, i could see the fuel bubbling, not from heat but because the air was coming out of suspension due to the rapid reduction in pressure. fortunately, there was no spark nearby because the consequences would have been catastrophic for both myself and the gas station. a year before, the same thing had happened. at that time, i attributed it to either an anomaly or something that i had done wrong. after the second event in colorado, i took the bike to a motorcycle shop to get repaired. at the shop, the mechanic indicated that yamaha representatives had never heard of this problem before, even though a five minute search on the yamaha fjr1300 internet forums indicated that this was not an isolated event. troubleshooting determined that the vent on the fuel cap assembly was venting much too slowly and required replacement of the entire fuel cap assembly. i would respectfully recommend that this information be provided to all fjr1300 owners because of the potential for serious personal injury. i had written yamaha headquarters in california regarding this issue a few weeks ago but have received no response. a copy of this letter is available upon request.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
07/16/2007	5799	1	10/14/2004
	Gas tank on a 2005 yamaha fjr1300a erupted in a geyser of gasoline. what happened?: on monday 7-16-07 i stopped for fuel. it was about 95 degrees, and the bike was hot. it was not outside of normal operating temp. - i had two bars on the temp gauge. i opened the fuel cap/door and liquid gasoline sprayed up in the air about 5 feet, it looked like old faithful. liquid gas rained down on the fjr and soaked the tank, fairing and seat, and it cracked both my headlamp lenses instantly. the event voided the tank of most of the gas - it was instantly empty. it did not catch fire. after regaining some composure, i washed the bike off with water, moved it away from the gas puddle before starting it, and drove home (2 blocks away). why did it happen?: i live at approx. 5,000 feet. i had been riding at 10,000 feet all morning. i came down from that altitude in about 1 hour. altitude lowers the boiling point of liquids. i had purchased the morning's tank of gas at safeway (which i had never done before), it has a higher percentage of oxygenates (mtbe, methanol) than other brands. the tank was super-heated since it was close to empty (at '3-bars' on the display), and it was obviously super-pressurized by the heat. when i released the gas cap, the instant lowering of the pressure inside lowered the boiling point, and the gasoline expanded rapidly (it 'boiled') and ejected from the tank. since gas evaporates quickly, when it touched the hot headlight lenses it's evaporative cooling removed heat too quickly , causing the spider cracking across the lenses. it all happened in about 5 seconds. this series of events is a new occurrence for all of us because our gasoline quality is changing, it's getting worse to make a profit and appease the 'green' contingent. the 'hot' fjr syndrome is now a concern beyond just body comfort! worst case i could have been burned alive if the gas had ignited. i know of no way to correct this until i talk to a service rep.
OTHER
10/14/2006		1000
	I have a motorcycle and a great many traffic light signals do not activate when i am at an intersection. sensors under the street trigger many traffic lights. these sensors are often not adjusted to detect motorcycles. this is a major safety hazard. i am forced to run through red lights all the time and often i must enter into heavy traffic. left turn lights that will not sense motorcycles are particularly dangerous. something must be done right away. this is a major product safety defect. *nm
SERVICE BRAKES
11/15/2012	26352	1
	Abs failed under emergency braking application and the rear wheel locked up, causing a loss of control. road testing following the incident confirmed that the abs system was no longer functional. *tr
11/15/2012	26352
	Abs failed under emergency braking application and the rear wheel locked up, causing a loss of control. road testing following the incident confirmed that the abs system was no longer functional.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10/14/2010	43000
	05 yamaha fjr 1300 my motorcycle just stalled on the freeway twice on my last trip. usually i dont go very far but on this trip we rode for 5 straight hrs and this happened. there is a throttle sensor recall on this bike.ii gave them my vin# and they said it did not pertain to my bike. i believe this is the problem. they told me to take it to the dealer but the dealer wants to charge me for the diagnostic test of $100 hr. what can i do?

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