Yamaha Xvs1100 2005

Model Xvs1100 made in 2005 by Yamaha got 4 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, power train.

Model 2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE
08/08/201231000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha xvs1100 motorcycle. while driving approximately 25 mph, a loud whining noise emitted upon release of the throttle. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. the technician stated that the drive shaft bolt dislodged into the engine, which caused substantial damage and the engine required replacement. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
08/08/201231000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 yamaha xvs1100 motorcycle. while driving approximately 25 mph, a loud whining noise emitted upon release of the throttle. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. the technician stated that the drive shaft bolt dislodged into the engine, which caused substantial damage and the engine required replacement. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 31,000. kmj
08/08/201231000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 yamaha xvs1100 motorcycle. while driving approximately 25 mph, a loud whining noise emitted upon the release of the throttle. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. the technician stated the drive shaft bolt dislodged into the engine which caused substantial damage. the engine required replacement. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 31,000. js
POWER TRAIN
05/31/201222000
 Motorcycle started making noise when slowing down and then when shifting. took it to a motorcycle shop and found out the middle drive shaft had gone bad. have since found out this is a real problem with this bike. cant afford to get it fixed now.