yea im probably going to replace my tranny before it goes out but is possible for yamaha to send a recall in the near future?

 

Is it possible for them to just give me the replacement part and I install it myself? Does a dealer HAVE to do the work?

 

You can thanks Bighonda for the recall

he got a new bike out of the deal

 

I talked to the one guy at yamaha today and he just said there were going to add grommets or h/e you spell it to stop the vibration.

 

I just talked to my dealer guy, and he said it is basically 01 - 04 raptor dealer letter is all about changing a few nuts and bolts. thats it. He claims no big deal

 

I just got mine in the mail today, called the dealer and they haven't got there notice yet to fix anything.

 

I didnt get a letter. When did everyone else get theirs? Iv never had a prob with my bike.

 

We have got nothing regarding this issue either. It's really swell that Yamaha sends it's customers letters before letting the dealer in on it so he can be prepared with parts and open spots on the service schedule.

Yamaha has had a BIG problem in the last 2 weeks. They have recalled over 40,000 transmissions in 2003 and 2004 RoadStars and 1700 Warriors. If that wasn't bad enough, they say the dealer will get paid for 4 hours labor to perform the recall.

The engine must be removed from the frame and disassembled. The standard labor rate for engine removal and installation is 7 hours......not including engine teardown.

All but 4 dealers in my state, including us, are filing lawsuits against Yamaha and refuseing to fix any of these models except for those that have already been sold.

This will be in every motorcycle industry related magazine by next month's issues......this is going to open a BIG can of worms that's going to hurt Yamaha in both dealer relations and customer relations.

 

Call your dealer and you will be put on a list, have them call you when they get the part to fix the problem. It is free for you

 

My dealer said they have to fix it, they will not give me the part.