Yamaha YZFR6L electrical problems
26 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
4,847 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
26 of 33 complaints match this topic (78.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11019873 · 2017-08-26 (August 26, 2017)
CHARGING SYSTEM MELTS REPLACED STATOR, THE R/R, THE BATTERY AND ALL THE WIRES IN BETWEEN NO CHANGE ONE TIME IT WONT CHARGE THE NEXT TIME OVER CHARGES THE LAST ONE PUT IN MELTED IN 8 SECONDS. ALSO 2ND GEAR WHEN I SHIFT FEELS LIKE THE REAR END IS GOING TO FALL OFF
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11019873 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 769447 · 2002-11-08 (November 8, 2002)
BATTERY LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION OF BATTERY AND SUSPENSION RESERVOIR AND CAUSE A WRECK PLUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS COULD OCCUR AND THE CHAIN CAN ROT AND SNAP IN ACTION. DT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 769447 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008355 · 2003-03-03 (March 3, 2003)
I HAVE A 2002 YAMAHA R6 AND THE BATTERY LEAKS ACID. THE ACID HAS "ETCHED" MANY OF THE BIKES COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE SWINGARM AND TIRE HUGGER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 3,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008355 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008532 · 2002-11-05 (November 5, 2002)
BATTERY ACID LEAKS ONTO SWINGARM, CHAIN AND MISC PARTS, CAUSING CORROSION. ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****769314. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008532 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016358 · 2003-04-22 (April 22, 2003)
BATTERY IS LEAKING ON MY NEW BIKE. I HAVE GONE TO NUMEROUS FORUMS AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS DOING THE SAME ON THOSE PEOPLES BIKES. WE ALL RIDE THE SAME BIKE AND WE ALL GET THE SAME DAMAGE TO OUR BIKES. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10016358 at NHTSA ↗