Yamaha Xvs650 2001

Model Xvs650 made in 2001 by Yamaha got 8 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding unknown or other.

Model 2001

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
M200102008/16/2001623245Information regarding service manual correction - connecting rod installation for models 1997-2002 xvs650 nlm10/26/2001
M200101708/07/2001623233Information regarding service manual corrections - exhaust valve clearance specs for models 1998-2001 xvs650 and 1999-2001 xvs1100. nlm10/26/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
03/03/2003290002
 Rear axle hub broke off while driving approximately 5 to 10 mph, causing the motorcycle to hit the rear end of another vehicle. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
09/18/200330000105/15/2001
 I have a 2001 yamaha v-star 650 classic motorcycle. over time i began to hear a major howl coming from the engine area. yamaha claimed they had no info. on any howl problem!! later, on the yamaha v-star forum, i learned that there was a batch of 5th gears for the transmission, that were not heat treated correctly. as the gears got older... the howl began. many folks were forced to have the repairs done at their own expense because they didn't know about the mfg. defect!!! after the defect was uncovered... yamaha still would only pay for the parts !! parts are worth maybe $100... compared to the total bill of $1,500 or more. i also had to have my transmission rebuilt, so please add me to your list of complaints on this problem. the sad part is that yamaha still refuses to admit anything!!! many people are paying large repair bills because they don't know about the problem. thank you for your help in this matter. wayne cornell. *jb
08/30/2003106/12/2003
 Fifth gear had to be replaced on my 2001 yamaha v star 650 classic motorcycle at 7000 miles. while cruising in fifth gear you would hear a loud chattering sound coming from beneath the bike. the dealer who did the repair stated that the gear and the drive gear were deformed as if something had ran through them. there was never an accident but the dealer warned me that it could lock up. cost of repair 545.00. *ak
SEATS - MOTORCYCLE
06/06/2004105/15/2004
 Consumer passenger seat came a loose and consumer fell off while traveling at 55 mph. *nj the consumer received a recall letter from yamaha on april 16, 2007 but the letter was dated march 3, 2005. the consumer was informed the recall was sent to the original owner. the consumer stated the bike was purchased from a yamaha dealer so their names should have listed as the new owners. recall 05v067000 *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12/19/20034000104/20/2001
 I was traveling at >30 mph on paved surface road. i had just made a left turn and was going through gears to accelerate to cruising speed. a dog entered the roadway and i applied both brakes to slow down. rear brake immediately went into a lockup situation and wouldn't release, resulting in loss of control of the motorcycle and the broken leg i am still fighting. i have ridden motorcycles since 1973 and this is the first time this has ever happened to me. *la
STRUCTURE
05/01/200320000105/31/2001
 The front fender on my 2001 yamaha v-star classic [xvs650an(c)] started making a squeaking noise from the front fender area. when i started looking for the reason for the noise i noticed that the fender had developed a crack on the right side right behind the shock. i'm sure that the crack occurred because of the vibration of the front fender during normal operation of the vehicle. *jb
WHEELS
04/01/2006107/01/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph eighteen of the rear wheel spokes snapped. although, the vehicle wobbled it was driven safely from the road. the short spokes became loose prior to the incident and were tightened at an independent repair shop. after the incident the wheel was replaced by the mechanic. *ak
WHEELS - RIM
05/04/20067000102/25/2002
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the motorcycle started wobbling without warning. the vehicle was moved off the road and towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the spokes were loose on the rear rim. the independent mechanic recommended taking the motorcycle to a service dealer for inspection, but no arrangements have been made with the dealer.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
ILLITCHFIELD62056NIEHAUS CYCLE SALES1-800-373-6565
NMSANTA FESANTA FE MOTOR SPORTS1-877-479-4833