2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado Electrical system Problems

“My speedometer stopped working on my 2006 vstar 1100 cruiser motorcycle. When it was worked on, it was found that the retaining nut had come loose from the drive shaft along with some washers. This occured at approx. 9600 miles. The consequence was that it was fixed without a major replacement but it was a costly mechanics bill over $400.00.”

“Starter when trying to start would not turn over motor, but the starter would turn over. I have found that Yamaha knows of this issue it has happened to anyone that owns a Yamaha vstar, 650cc and 1100cc, the repair bill cost between $900.00 to $1,200 , and even after repairs bye even dealers you can have this same issue again. I know one man that had it happen 3 times,now he is selling the bike after it's fixed again, help us please.”

“While driving my 2006 Yamaha vstar 1100 SILVERADO motorcycle, the nut attached to the midshaft (drivetrain) broke off and the broken nut/shaft thread apparently tumbled around within the drivetrain area, causing the drivetrain to temporarily lock up / bind while riding 25 MPH. This also caused failure to the shaft and speedometer sensor. The motorcycle is less than two years old and has approximately 10,000 miles. This failure could possibly cause serious injury or death, especially while in a turn or at highway speed.”