Why are Yamaha's so stinkin unreliable?
Apr 7, 2004 | 04:42 PM
#31
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Why are Yamaha's so stinkin unreliable?
I have a 96 Wolverine and the only problem I have had is the rear brake, the parking break specifically. Otherwise it has been bullet proof. I can keep up with the big quads like the grizzly and SP500HO on the trails but they pull away on the straight aways. Later.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Apr 7, 2004 | 06:31 PM
#32
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Why are Yamaha's so stinkin unreliable?
My family has owned 11 ATV's, all Yamaha's except 2 Honda's.
We've only had major problems with one bike, one of the first year model Timberwolves. Engine died. I can't remember exactly why, but I think it was something my sis did to it.
Of the minor problems, it seems like only the 02 Rancher my dad owns has had any "problems"
Yamaha's don't seem "unreliable" to me at all
this isn't opinion. this is fact. We date back to the early 80's riding Yamahas. My dad's not a firm believer in maintenance either. I don't ever recall changing oil in any bike until I was old enough to figure it out.
We've only had major problems with one bike, one of the first year model Timberwolves. Engine died. I can't remember exactly why, but I think it was something my sis did to it.
Of the minor problems, it seems like only the 02 Rancher my dad owns has had any "problems"
Yamaha's don't seem "unreliable" to me at all
this isn't opinion. this is fact. We date back to the early 80's riding Yamahas. My dad's not a firm believer in maintenance either. I don't ever recall changing oil in any bike until I was old enough to figure it out.
Apr 7, 2004 | 07:05 PM
#33
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Why are Yamaha's so stinkin unreliable?
my family has owned 10 yamaha's
two: 2002 blasters moded to hell.
two: banshee's, a 2002 and a 2000 with lots of mods.
one: 1995 warrior
two: yz 250's. a 94 and a 95
one: 1992 yz 125
none of them ever had a prob except the 00 shee got hit buy a sand rail.
they just need a little more maintnence.
with great power comes great responcibility. LOL
two: 2002 blasters moded to hell.
two: banshee's, a 2002 and a 2000 with lots of mods.
one: 1995 warrior
two: yz 250's. a 94 and a 95
one: 1992 yz 125
none of them ever had a prob except the 00 shee got hit buy a sand rail.
they just need a little more maintnence.
with great power comes great responcibility. LOL
Apr 7, 2004 | 09:54 PM
#34
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Why are Yamaha's so stinkin unreliable?
Originally posted by: sandblaster360
none of them ever had a prob except the 00 shee got hit buy a sand rail.
none of them ever had a prob except the 00 shee got hit buy a sand rail.
Apr 7, 2004 | 11:14 PM
#36
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Why are Yamaha's so stinkin unreliable?
wolverines are bullet proof but only to a certain degree... I just cant believe that out of all the machines that yamaha makes you said that one of the best built ones is doing bad.. first year problems are always there no matter what company.. The only reason you have been hearing yamaha problems is beacuase they are stepping up to the plate with these new machines. CAN I GET A AMEN MY FELLOW YAMI RIDERS
If you get a wolverine make sure you properly grease the cv joints and other things like that. Or you will have lined up problems
If you get a wolverine make sure you properly grease the cv joints and other things like that. Or you will have lined up problems
Apr 9, 2004 | 10:21 PM
#39
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Why are Yamaha's so stinkin unreliable?
How can 107hours (I forgot to add the 20 hours b4 I put on the meter) not be proof of reliablilty?
Could it be possible that there are seemingly more breakdowns of yamahas because there are just so many of them compared to say honda? I dont know about this one, just guessing.... the 107hrs thing I am sure about though.
Could it be possible that there are seemingly more breakdowns of yamahas because there are just so many of them compared to say honda? I dont know about this one, just guessing.... the 107hrs thing I am sure about though.
