Yamaha recall on the 2015 YZF-R1's (and R-1M's)

[Pat Conlon]

http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/12/15/recall-roster-all-2015-yamaha-yzf-r1-sportbike-motorcycles-gearbox-issue/

[TexasDave]

Sounds like it could be some serious trouble especially when Yamaha recommends not riding to the dealer for the fix. Doubt whether I would flog one hard enough to have this happen. Still more comfortable on the ol' FJ.  Dave

[Mark Olson]

Must have happened on a number of R1's to cause the recall . A locked rear wheel is some spooky shit at speed.

[rktmanfj]

You'd think that, after all these years, Yamaha would've learned to build a transmission that was worth a damn.   

[Pat Conlon]

This effort, both on bikes sold and all the bikes in inventory, will be a very expensive fix for Yamaha.

I wonder how many bikes are affected?

[rktmanfj]

This effort, both on bikes sold and all the bikes in inventory, will be a very expensive fix for Yamaha.

I wonder how many bikes are affected?

The article I read estimated a minimum of $2k USD per bike, and would likely total enough to completely wipe out any 2015 R1 profits, but number of affected units was not given.

[Pat Conlon]

When it rains, it pours...

So, while your new R-1 is at the dealer getting a new tranny, they can take care of this:
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/yamaha-r1-and-r1ms-recalled-over-fire-risk/30614.html

[Dads_FJ]

When it rains, it pours...

So, while your new R-1 is at the dealer getting a new tranny, they can take care of this:
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/yamaha-r1-and-r1ms-recalled-over-fire-risk/30614.html

Too late to buy stock in Honda?

[ken65]

Ive a 1st year 98 R1 and it has 3 recall stickers on the neck.

I don't recall what they were off the top of my head but 1 was a clutch hub issue which if failed could lock the wheels up.

Also a few had 2nd gear issues from being flogged. I'd have thought Yamaha would have all this stuff down pat by now.

[gumby302ho]

 This is major bad news, I wonder where the fingers will be pointing, the supplier who makes the gears or the heat treatment process of said gears or the raw stock said gears where cut from, I am very curious as to where the faults lie. As my dad always said, 2nd gear is usually the first to go!

[Pat Conlon]

I would bet at least 25% of the new R-1's sold have seen some kind of track duty. This severe use is good for the consumer in flushing out bugs. Accelerated wear from track duty improves the breed.

I recall back in '84 when I bought my FJ, it took about 6 months (Jan.'85) for the second gear issue to become widely known. The production endurance race teams first reported the problem. My '84's second gear didn't take a dump until summer of '86, way outside of warranty.

From the time Yamaha became aware of the FJ second gear problem, it took about 3 more years before they came out with stronger shifting forks. Yamaha was not in a hurry because the FJ was no longer competitive on the track. The street riders could wait....not so with the racers.

If Yamaha expects the YZF R-1 to be competitive, they must move fast to fix the problem now.

[gumby302ho]

I would bet at least 25% of the new R-1's sold have seen some kind of track duty. This severe use is good for the consumer in flushing out bugs. Accelerated wear from track duty improves the breed.

I recall back in '84 when I bought my FJ, it took about 6 months (Jan.'85) for the second gear issue to become widely known. The production endurance race teams first reported the problem. My '84's second gear didn't take a dump until summer of '86, way outside of warranty.

From the time Yamaha became aware of the FJ second gear problem, it took about 3 more years before they came out with stronger shifting forks. Yamaha was not in a hurry because the FJ was no longer competitive on the track. The street riders could wait....not so with the racers.

If Yamaha expects the YZF R-1 to be competitive, they must move fast to fix the problem now.

Very interesting facts there Pat, I go easy on my ITX untill second gear is over then its boiler time on nine so to speak! I was 17 in 84 and the FJ and ZX900A and even the V65 Magna's were only wet dreams. I very much enjoy the facts and knowledge from you gentlemen, the FJ knowhow is just the huge bonus on this site!   Don

[Pat Conlon]

Thanks Don, I can relate...
I remember being 16 in 1969 and looking at that fantastic, futuristic, mind blowing Honda CB750. The earth shifted on it's axis.
I remember thinking how is that new fangled Frisbee looking front brake gonna stop that bike? No way.