Yamaha Xvs650 2002
Model Xvs650 made in 2002 by Yamaha got 15 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding unknown or other.
Model 2002
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
M2001020 | 08/16/2001 | 623245 | Information regarding service manual correction - connecting rod installation for models 1997-2002 xvs650 nlm | 10/26/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
09/15/2003 | 16000 | 2 | 01/27/2002 |
Starter problems on my yamaha v-star 1100. *la | |||
11/14/2003 | 10750 | 1 | 04/11/2003 |
Starter failure on 2002 yamaha v-star 1100 motorcycle due to design failure to prevent kickback upon starting. very high incidence of failure with models prior to 2003 when starter was redesigned. yamaha will not acknowledge any responsibility. *la | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
07/12/2002 | 1 | ||
Handle bar is designed in such a way that it can be turned to either side, enough to touch fuel tank. fuel tank was dented due to this. dealer took vehicle back.*ak if gone unnoticed, the fuel tank could have leaked gasoline on hot motor causing a fire or explosion. *tt | |||
POWER TRAIN | |||
02/25/2013 | 30000 | ||
Like many owners of the yamaha 650 series, i am experiencing issues with the final drive. mine is leeking fluid that had metallic chips in it with only 30,000 miles. it is being diagnosed tomorrow, but i already know the issue and will be attempting to fix it myself. sicne there are countless issues, why is there no recall on th is model?!?! | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
01/13/2004 | 12/09/2001 | ||
My complaint is the lack of notification of maintenance and lubrication of the drive shaft coupler can cause it to seize resulting in injury or death. the manufacture does not identify this part for maintenance in the owners, shop or maintenance manuals concerning our model: xvs 650 yamaha motorcycle. | |||
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
09/09/2004 | 1 | ||
While driving up a slight incline clutch would not engage and motorcycle stalled. consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic claimed that vehicle was performing as designed. *ak | |||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
01/12/2004 | 09/08/2003 | ||
Vehicle type: motorcycle make: yamaha model xvs650a year: 2002 yamaha's lack of notification of maintenance and lubrication of the drive shaft coupler can cause it to seize resulting in injury or death. | |||
SEATS - MOTORCYCLE | |||
08/03/2007 | 1 | ||
I got the recall notice from yamaha about the defect. i contacted the closest dealer for the repair as instructed by the mfg. the dealer wants me to pay a deposit before ordering the parts required to repair the defect named in the recall! i then contacted the mfg. to voice my complaint, and got left on terminal hold. *tr | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
07/12/2002 | 1 | ||
Handle bar is designed in such a way that it can be turned to either side, enough to touch fuel tank. fuel tank was dented due to this. dealer took vehicle back.*ak if gone unnoticed, the fuel tank could have leaked gasoline on hot motor causing a fire or explosion. *tt | |||
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
01/13/2004 | 11/03/2002 | ||
My complaint is the lack of notification of maintenance and lubrication of the drive shaft coupler can cause it to seize resulting in injury or death. that is the legal basis for my complaint. the manufacturer does not identify this part for maintenance in the owners, shop or maintenance manuals concerning the following models: xvs 650 & xvs1100. i feel it is necessary that each owner be afforded the opportunity for a one time free inspection by yamaha. | |||
TIRES | |||
04/12/2005 | 4300 | 1 | 06/28/2002 |
The rear tire contained cracks in the sidewall. *jb the rear tire was cracking all around the sidewall. the dealer suggested that this was normal. the tire was dry rotted. the dealer also stated that there were large amounts of static electricity that could have caused the problem. *sc *jb | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
04/20/2003 | 4829 | 9999 | 02/25/2002 |
Speedometer cable broken. *ak |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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CA | BEAUMONT | BEAUMONT YAMAHA | 951-845-4882 | |
CA | BELLFLOWER | BELLFLOWER MOTORSPORTS | ||
CT | PUTMAN | YAMAHA / KAWASAKI OF PUTMAAN | ||
MD | BALTIMORE | 21237 | CYCLE WORLD | |
NY | STATEN ISLAND | ISLAND CYCLE |