2005 Yamaha FJR1300 Fuel system Problems

“Ignition switch is intermittent. Sometimes after turning switch to off position then back to the on position, motorcycle will not start and gage have no power. Sometime I may have to turn key on and off fifty or more times and sometimes that doesn't work. Motorcycle has less than 17,000 miles on it and has been garage kept. I've read many other owners having same the same problems.”

“This report is in regard to the second event regarding fuel geysering out of the fuel tank. During a refueling stop in gunnison, colorado, I opened the fuel cap. There was a whooshing sound and fuel literally spewed into the air about 3 feet, covering me and most of the motorcycle in gasoline. Prior to opening the tank cap, I estimated about 1/4 tank remaining. It appeared the fuel tank was still under pressure when I opened the tank cap. …”

“Gas tank on a 2005 Yamaha fjr1300a erupted in a geyser of gasoline. What happened?: on monday 7-16-07 I stopped for fuel. It was about 95 degrees, and the bike was hot. It was not outside of normal operating temp. - I had two bars on the temp gauge. I opened the fuel cap/door and liquid gasoline sprayed up in the air about 5 feet, it looked like old faithful. Liquid gas rained down on the fjr and soaked the tank, fairing and seat, and it cracked both my headlamp lenses instantly. The event voided the tank of most of the gas - it was instantly empty. It did not catch fire. …”

“About a month ago I purchased a 2005 Yamaha fjr1300. After purchasing I was out riding when the bike suddenly stalled. Upon reengaging the clutch, the back tire kicked out very hard and caused me to wreck the bike. I sent the bike to Guntersville Power Sports to have the bike fixed. Upon examination by their techs, it was discovered that the bike had a faulty tps sensor, in which not only could be and was the cause of the accident but also was a recall. Yamahas tech said that the tps sensor was faulty and in corridiance of the recall and would fix and replace the tps sensor. …”