2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Recall of 2002 Yamaha roadstar warrior. Just learned Yamaha was notified of need to recall in august of 2003...however I only recently received a notice and have been informed by my local Yamaha dealer that Yamaha does not have parts for the fix and doesn't know when they will be made available. Yet Yamaha continues to manufacture new models of my motorcycle. In my opinion, this is wrong.”

“Yamaha motor corporation does not have the required parts available to complete the recall repairs. I was told parts are not even being released by the corporation until marach 2004 and that the midwest states would not be a priority due to cold weather. I ride all year long, averaging 18,000 miles each year on my 2002 Road Star Warrior and my kz1000p police motorcycle (my assigned duty vehicle) and I can't understand why Yamaha corporation is being allowed to treat it's customers so badly. …”

“Yamaha has not notified me about a dangerous transmission problem. I have been to my dealer 4 times in last month for parts, and they also made no mention of it. I would not know about the transmission if not for a friend at bike night. I since have parked the bike, but Yamaha has no idea when the parts are coming, and willl only provide a 90 day warranty on the one part they are replacing, but not the entire engine and transmission which will be taken completly apart to fix the transmission.”

“I own a 2002 Yamaha roadstar warrior which is involved in a recall which I have not recieved a letteror phone call from Yamaha or my local dealer I only found out after I called. The they told me they had no idea when Yamaha was sending the parts so they put me on a waiting list. The lack of comunication is unacceptable when my safty is involved. Now they say when they fix the bike the labor is not covered under the warranty and the parts are for90 days. Then I have to break the bike in for 600 miles again and have the first service done again at my cost (approx $300). …”

“Yamaha roadstar gas tank washer and transmission recalls. I purchased my motorcycle in june 2003. I later found out about a recall to the gas tank which should have been taken care of on my bike before sale. I have never received any notice to this date. My biggest complaint however is that apparently there was a recall on this bike for transmission back in august 2003. I got a letter in february 2004. This major work is to be done at a dealership. No warranty has been offered. No parts to repair are available till march/april. Yamaha have advised not to use until work done. …”