2006 Yamaha V-Star Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“While riding at around 50 MPH the motorcycle rear tire jerked and shook then locked up and caused the back to skid out of control. After taking the motorcycle home and inspecting the bike I found the middle shaft was broken at the nut. I investigated the problem and hundreds if not thousands of Yamaha 1100 v star motorcycles have had this failure. I was lucky, but the next person might not be.”

“I have an Yamaha V-Star 1100 and the middle drive shaft broke. The shaft sheared off where the nut tightens the universal joint to the shaft. This caused the rear tire to lock up. Luckily I was moving at a very low speed or I would have seriously been hurt.”

“My wife has a 2006 Yamaha V-Star 1100 custom. The bike has just over 15,000 miles on it. As we were completing a ride on a sunday afternoon in the middle of a busy 4-lane bridge, my wife was riding the bike alongside me when I suddenly heard a loud chattering noise followed by a bang. The bike continued to chatter like an old wringer-washing machine. We pulled to the side and looked for signs of trouble but could find none. She was able to make it home with the bike, at a greatly reduced speed. …”

“Purchased new 2006 Yamaha v star 1100 in march of 2008. As of july 2011 has 4400 miles. Started making strange noise while riding it. Put on jack could not see anything wrong. Cranked bike, put in gear while still on jack, making clicking noise and rear wheel locked up. Pulled cover off speed sensor area, then pulled speed sensor out and saw nut lieing between u-joint nuts yokes. Bike is still locked up, I have not removed any further parts. Someone needs to investigate this. It is a safety hazzard. I need my motorcycle repaired by the company. …”

“I have a 2006 v- star silverado 1100. I was driving down the road on my way to a motorcycle convention. I started to hear a noise when I accelerated on the highway. Found a dealership open, when they were able to look at it they told me my drive shaft was broken. I am a women and the mileage on the bike is 42,979. I bought it used at 1900 miles. I don't mistreat the bike. The Yamaha corporation stated I didn't have a warranty so they are not responsible. I tried to explain that this is a part on the motorcycle that isn't suppose to break right off. …”