If you search thru the NHTSA web site you will find that there have been a few people who have complained that their tranny has locked up.

 

Have not heard anything about it. Quite the oposit many people always felt that the Warriors tranny is of very good quality. Well I will keep looking.

 

The following site has some info on this problem. It is listed for the 2002 and 2003 modles only. I don't see any affected VIN listed.

Make: YAMAHA
Model: ROAD STAR WARRIOR
Year: 2003
Recall Number: 03V309000
Summary:
IN THE TRANSMISSION ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SECOND/THIRD PINION GEAR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MACHINED WHICH COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL WEAR THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A BROKEN RETAINER CIRCLIP.
Consequence:
IF THE CIRCLIP BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP, WHICH WOULD ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
YAMAHA WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEARS AND SHAFTS WITH NEW ONES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-88-YAMAHA OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.YAMAHA-MOTOR.COM.
Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION#146;S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).



http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm

 

well how do we know if our bike is one that has this problem?

 

theyll have to post vin #s

 

quote:Originally posted by 1warrior

well how do we know if our bike is one that has this problem?


Sudden de-celeration...bad joke. The recall would apply to all vehicles within that particular year. Same as the gas tank re-call previously. The dealer would have to provide the fix to all vehicles covered by the notice. That would be the safest thing to do.

 

Sure enough. I just faxed the entire NHTSA Capaign report to my local dealer. They are checking into it. They knew about the Roadstars but not about the Warrior.

 

2002 and 2003 Roadstars and Warriors are to have their gears and tranny parts replaced according to the report.

 

Many of the recalls are lised for several types of bike from the same company even though they don't apply to all models. I put in my car and came up with recalls from other pontics.

 

I've been popping out of 1st and 2nd every once in a while - clutch is adjusted properly and no really hard shifting. I wonder if this is indicative of the same problem. Anyone get a notice about this since September?

 

Ok Here are the details:

According to my local dealer Yamaha just decided you go through this ordeal on 2002 and 2003 Warriors in addition the Roadstars they already notified. He told me to expect something in the mail from Yamaha in the very near future.

According to my guys it has to be done by appointment as the whole job takes 3-5 work days. According to them the entire engine has to be pulled, Heads off, Cylinders off, split the case and rebuilt the tranny.
This is everybodies chance to get your valves looked at!

I will keep you posted as I get more info.

Oliver

 

i haven't heard anything but thank God for this forum! I'm going to call and check on mine tomorrow.

 

This Sucks!

 

Thanks for the info Oliver. I'm going to contact my dealer and let them know. I guess we'll have to wait for our notices. Bummer, but I'm glad they're going to fix it.

 

I have always noticed that sometimes I have difficulty shifting into second..... It's as easy as other gears to push the lever into but it's like it falls back out of the gear. I have read a few others say they have had this problem too. I believe I read where one guy said that after a few 1000 miles it went away. This could be a sign that the incorrect wear has taken place. I am going to contact my dealer as soon as I can walk in and say it to their face. Thanks for posting this guys!

 

I hope they will work around the mods.

 

I wonder if they will be putting motors back together with intake mods intact?

 

Give me the parts. I will replace them myself. Thanks Guys for finding this out. Now, I will print, drive and find out what my dealer will do about this. Thanks Again!

Ed

 

I'm with Darkstar. As soon as I opend that trany I will undercut it.

 

Just spoke with my dealer, and, it is as some of you have posted, that everything comes apart and it takes several days.

Speaking of mods, I mentioned to him that I might be interested in having them do some modification and beautification items on the bike while it was apart. He agreed that this would be a good time, that it would save on labor (obviously) and that he would be happy to facilitate whatever. So... the question is, with this sort of work happening to the bike, what items would any of you be thinking about?

Thanks again,

Patrick

 

I repeat. Undercutting transmission and check for valve seals.

 

The Idea of any dealership mechanic in this city tearing my entire engine and transmission down for a rebuild gives me the heebee geebees. This can't be happening.

 

Penzoil,

What the heck are you talking about when you say the quote below?

To me the whole process of the dealer tearing out my moter sounds like it sucks poop water, and a whole lot of oil leaks down the road.

Thanks,
finallyfree

quote:Originally posted by Penzoil

I repeat. Undercutting transmission and check for valve seals.

 

The whold **** thing of having my 300 mile 2003 warrior disassembled by a bunch of incompetant dealer monkeys makes me want to puke. I should tell them that since Yamaha is the one who screwed it up (which confounds me after all the years of their building bikes) that they owe me a free or at cost with no labor, installed, speedstar kit for basically screwing my warrior into being a rebuilt bike that has now lost its "newness" feelings forever.

Finallyfree

 

I rode down to my dealer and showed them the recall notice. They checked my vin number and sure enough I need the work done. They told me I couldn't drive the bike home due to the safety issue. Not a big problem for me to leave it. They have a kit in stock since they've been doing a lot of road stars. Should have my bike back next week.

They were surprised that I haven't been contacted by Yamaha. I'm thankful for this forum.

So... What is undercutting the transmission?

Thanks.