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Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:03 pm
by bill lumberg
Ran mine through the US one.
https://www.yamaha-dealers.com/public/w ... tions.html
I’m clean. But with the miles I’ve got on mine, I wasn’t worried.
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:13 pm
by FJRoss
Either it doesn't apply to bikes imported into the US or it hasn't been invoked yet. No mention from NHTSA as of earlier today. I doubt that Yamaha would announce it before they did. Since it is more than one "block" of bikes in a single year, I think it is unlikely that any country in the world will be exempt assuming they have relevant laws and an enforcement body such as Transport Canada or NHTSA.
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:33 pm
by raYzerman
A second US poster (2019ES) in another sandbox had a problem... I suggested both should report their incidents to NHTSA.......
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:14 am
by raYzerman
FYI, local dealer reports approx. 450 transmission recall parts are available to order.
Of note, 2020 transmission cassettes have B96-xxxxx-xx part number while 2016-19 have B88-xxxxx-xx part number.
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:19 am
by D-Eagle
Good detective work there Ray.
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:07 am
by Hack
Deagle10 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:19 am
Good detective work there Ray.
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:56 am
by Hack
My recall parts, tranny and brake switch are on their way...
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 12:39 pm
by Canadian FJR
I'm curious to hear/see what this "Transmission Kit" includes.
Canadian FJR
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 1:02 pm
by wheatonFJR
Canadian FJR wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 12:39 pm
I'm curious to hear/see what this "Transmission Kit" includes.
Canadian FJR
If it was Bust, it would likely include syphilis, and some lower GI issues.
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 2:22 pm
by Hack
Canadian FJR wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 12:39 pm
I'm curious to hear/see what this "Transmission Kit" includes.
Canadian FJR
The service guy at the shop I'm dealing with said its all the guts/gears. They re use your case.
he showed me a copy of the recall letter Yamaha is sending out to owners... There's a diagram of what's to be replaced.
IIRC the diagram looked to represent something like this..
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:44 pm
by danh600
I have a 13 so just scanning these recall threads.
However, I think I read they need to re flash the ECU. Why would they need to do that?
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:49 pm
by Hack
danh600 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:44 pm
I have a 13 so just scanning these recall threads.
I believe this latest recall affects 2016 and newer... 'Seems to be a six speed issue
danh600 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:44 pm
However, I think I read they need to re flash the ECU. Why would they need to do that?
Clues... I have none.
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:42 pm
by raYzerman
We'll just have to ask what the software change is...... could be anything.
So it looks like replacement of both trans cassettes.... they aren't sold any other way. Faster anyway. Kinda a no brainer repair. Service manual does say do not dissassemble the cassettes.
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:15 pm
by bill lumberg
To erase the evidence.
danh600 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:44 pm
I have a 13 so just scanning these recall threads.
However, I think I read they need to re flash the ECU. Why would they need to do that?
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:18 pm
by bill lumberg
He knows it doesn’t affect his. But he badly wants a 2018. Dan- my 2018 rode some good roads today. Many that you are familiar with. Hope to see you in 2021
Hack wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:49 pm
danh600 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:44 pm
I have a 13 so just scanning these recall threads.
I believe this latest recall affects 2016 and newer... 'Seems to be a six speed issue
danh600 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:44 pm
However, I think I read they need to re flash the ECU. Why would they need to do that?
Clues... I have none.
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:28 pm
by danh600
bill lumberg wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:18 pm
He knows it doesn’t affect his. But he badly wants a 2018. Dan- my 2018 rode some good roads today. Many that you are familiar with. Hope to see you in 2021
Hack wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:49 pm
danh600 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:44 pm
I have a 13 so just scanning these recall threads.
I believe this latest recall affects 2016 and newer... 'Seems to be a six speed issue
danh600 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:44 pm
However, I think I read they need to re flash the ECU. Why would they need to do that?
Clues... I have none.
Right on all counts. Even my wife is an enabler. She wants me to buy a 2018. She loved your bike.
Sadly, until I retire my trips to N GA will be in the fall of the year.
Doesn't stop you from coming back to Florida.
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:53 am
by Canadian FJR
ECU flash - dealer mentioned something about prevention of over reving in neutral. I think they did the same thing on the R6 & R1 that had transmission recalls.
Canadian FJR
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:04 am
by Hack
Canadian FJR wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:53 am
ECU flash - dealer mentioned something about prevention of over reving in neutral.
Canadian FJR
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:06 pm
by fontanaman
SkooterG had a 6 speed FJR. He sold it due because he thought something was a miss with the tranny. I seem to recall he didn't like the way it shifted.
Like many the tranny in my '17 is been completely trouble free and smooth. I have 30k miles on it.
If the tranny fails does this mean I get to find out how good the slipper clutch is?
I am thrilled I didn't get Ivan's ECU flash.
Right now my FJR is in the garage until March. By then we should have impact on US models sorted out, just in time for riding season when the service shops are busy. Nuts. Canadians are lucky if they get it fixed this winter - be happy.
Re: Transmission recall
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:40 pm
by raYzerman
Hard to shift is not likely related to the recall, some have reported issues, but breakage is another story.
For hard to shift, I'd lube all shifter linkages, make sure my clutch was all flushed and bled annually, and check that little brass bushing at the lever. It would be interesting to see if a clutch soak would help too.