Broncoboy36081 Posted August 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 18, 2014 Being as I am still new to these bikes I would love to know some of the good things about these bikes and the bad things and really bad things. All mechanically speaking that is. Things that last and things to watch out for. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted August 18, 2014 Share #2 Posted August 18, 2014 Rear shock. Expensive when it starts to leak. But not all of them do. Seems to be hit and miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamagrl Posted August 18, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 18, 2014 The worstest, badest thing is that you will probably fall hopelessly in love with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted August 18, 2014 Rear shock. Expensive when it starts to leak. But not all of them do. Seems to be hit and miss. Yeah heard bad things about the shocks. Any warning signs besides moisture? Handling issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted August 18, 2014 The worstest, badest thing is that you will probably fall hopelessly in love with it! My wife sat on it for 3 minutes and already told me she loved it! I believe her being as she has only ridden my Harley Fatboy. Bless her!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted August 18, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 18, 2014 You don't get to meet many yamaha mechanics if you own one of these machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted August 18, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 18, 2014 I don't think there is anything really bad. A few minor issues which are mostly subjective. Some of the parts are expensive but so are some parts on most other motorcycles. If you can handle the weight this is a very good and reliable motorcycle. The biggest issue seems to be 'which color is fastest'? I know the answer but I am not telling. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Hawks Posted August 18, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 18, 2014 Getting use to the weight is the worst in my opinion. Fastest color is the 06 Black Cherry:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted August 18, 2014 Share #9 Posted August 18, 2014 Yeah heard bad things about the shocks. Any warning signs besides moisture? Handling issues? The first sign is usually a small oil puddle beneath the bike if you see that the shock is about to go once it does go bad it gets pretty bouncy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted August 18, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 18, 2014 The bad: Rear shock. Occasional fights with spouse over who you are spending more time with. Not enough time with either. Occasional relay switches bad. Cassette deck, but some people prefer them. top heavy and can be challenging on gravel,as well as slow speed parking. The good: As Mike stated, yamaha mechanics are rarely seen, why? Motor is bulletproof along with the fine folks here can and have done just about anything and everything known to mankind and beyond about fixing, repairing and modifying. Chrome and accessories, smooth shifting. VR members on this site can and have been known to rescue a stranded rider, sight unseen. The many events where you get to learn about your bike, and meet great people. Decent on fuel for such a large bike. Can and will pull a small camper or carrier. Riders have been known to travel virtually coast to coast without any worries or concerns about breakdown. This includes, back roads, rural, small towns and deserts... Enjoy:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted August 18, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) I would say the 3 biggest things I have read about are 1: rear shock leaking and dying= replace with a Hagon aprox $470 See pics for what a bad one looks like. 2: Ignition switch contacts burn up from overloading= By-pass relay available 3: Fuel pump quits= Replace with a Mr Gasket 42s aprox $50 for pump, fittings etc. Edited August 18, 2014 by djh3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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