Considering a 2016 FJR, but concerned about tranny recall.

[SkooterG]

My mechanic told me not to worry about the recall. He has not heard of any gear failures. I decided not to do mine.

To each his own, but I really don't think that is good advice.

 

[Ignacio]

To each his own, but I really don't think that is good advice.

To chime in here Lou D: Skooterg knows of what he speaks of. Seriously, he really does.

 

[JQL]

The recall is free. It's paid for by Yamaha. Not having the recall done is something which may come back to haunt you and, may negatively affect the price when you come to sell her.

 

[SR-71]

Is this recall for the 5-speed or the newer 6-speed?

 

[Ignacio]

Is this recall for the 5-speed or the newer 6-speed?

Hint: 2016+ are 6 speed

 

[TUCSONJON]

To each his own, but I really don't think that is good advice.

To each his own, but I really don't think that is good advice.

A normal recall will involve many not just a couple reports of failure. If they are going to shell the money to have it done, it means it has been proven to cause serious injury or possible injury due to the failure. i would chew on that a while before going out on a ride.

 

[RBEmerson]

I can think of one very good reason to consider passing on the gear repair: the engine has to be torn apart to fix the problem. So... replace a gear with a low failure rate, and then cope with whatever surprises come from not putting the motor back together correctly.

I had the work done early on in the recall, and genuinely wish I'd left it alone. Aparrently, Yamaha went through a couple of iterations of how to do the job. The first iteration involved a major disassembly, and the second involved some shortcuts. I don't know how it's currently being done, but it does give some cause for concern.

OTOH, having to deal with a real failure on the road... Nobody ever promised life would be easy, and meant it.

 

[Themenace]

Sound advice from ScooterG. An engine stop at 70MPH is not my idea of fun...

 

[RossKean]

Sound advice from ScooterG. An engine stop at 70MPH is not my idea of fun...

Not likely to be doing 70 mph in second gear, but wouldn't be much fun under heavy acceleration on a highway on-ramp or during engine braking.

 

[Themenace]

Also, there has been another recall for my 2019 model concerning the ICU. I don't know for you but both recalls have been done free of charge (Canada). Sorry SKooterG for the misspelling.

 

[Joe Erickson]

I can think of one very good reason to consider passing on the gear repair: the engine has to be torn apart to fix the problem. So... replace a gear with a low failure rate, and then cope with whatever surprises come from not putting the motor back together correctly.

I had the work done early on in the recall, and genuinely wish I'd left it alone. Aparrently, Yamaha went through a couple of iterations of how to do the job. The first iteration involved a major disassembly, and the second involved some shortcuts. I don't know how it's currently being done, but it does give some cause for concern.

OTOH, having to deal with a real failure on the road... Nobody ever promised life would be easy, and meant it.

I think they are doing the repairs from the bottom and not tearing down the engine.

 

[VAcracker]

We considered the transmission recall being done a requirement when we got our 2016.

Been pleased so far!

 

[sullivan]

Mine is back two weeks ago. Feels fine. Was told method #1 used> full engine drop.

 

[RBEmerson]

Yep, can go either way. Point is, though, even if it's "only" going in from the bottom, there are still a few seals, etc. that get disturbed, and the owner's still left with a degree of "sure hope it all went back together right".

OTOH, if the gear lets go, a locked rear wheel at speed isn't much fun. Memorable, yes, fun, no.

Decisions, decisions, decisions...