85 recalls?

[rebar]

I know of only one recall for my 85 which was a front axle I think.

Where can I get info on all the recalls on the 85?

 

[Buster Hymen]

I think a factory "recall" ( a quiet one) went out in 85 for the 2nd gear issue. I think you had to ask for it at a dealership which is why I put quotation marks around the word recall.

 

[PATMAX]

Didn't Yamaha sell a fix it kit specifically for the 2nd gear issue. In fact, there is one for sale on ebay right now with all the upgrade parts. Check it out.:worthy:

 

[gunrunner]

I did hear from someone on here back in 85 getting a recall letter from Yamaha.
Has anyone have one of these and could post it on here , it would be worth a look:ummm:

 

[rebar]

Im wondering why I didnt recieve the recall. Bastards.. And what I can do about it.:confused2:

 

[4gasem]

Im wondering why I didnt recieve the recall. Bastards.. And what I can do about it.:confused2:

Have you had your bike from new? :ummm:

 

[rebar]

yup. Bought it brand new spring of 85

 

[4gasem]

yup. Bought it brand new spring of 85

WOW! That's great! So you never had 2nd gear fixed?

Any '86 and on parts will fit. I believe they are ALL superseded.

 

[one2dmax]

Call Yamaha comsumer relations. See if they will update your trans for free anyway.

Sean

 

[rebar]

Finally got around to calling Yamaha comsumer relations. Talked to a friendly guy named Mitch who said Yamaha never had a formal recall on 2nd gear, but he had heard it was a weak point. recalls are honered for 10 years.:biglaugh: guess Im s.o.l.

Im guessing who ever had a 2nd gear failure and complained got it fixed for free in the 80's. But the rest of us who never had a problem weren't told. But I do remember popping out of second gear a few times..:damn angry:I hope the easy side access fix clears that up.

He also said the wiring harness under the seat had a issue. The seat rubbing..:confused2:

 

[spursmech]

unk: Hey, my dealer fixed mine in 85. Went in for a service, he kept it about a week, said he fixed the problem with second gear? I didn't have a problem but he fixed it for free. Later, Spur

 

[rebar]

unk: Hey, my dealer fixed mine in 85. Went in for a service, he kept it about a week, said he fixed the problem with second gear? I didn't have a problem but he fixed it for free. Later, Spur

Thanks for rubbin it it..:spanka:

 

[4gasem]

Ride it till it breaks and then send it to Sean... Problem solved!

Chris

 

[spursmech]

:confused2: Hey Rebar, I guess news took longer to get back to Ohio in the 80's, Ha Ha, Spur

 

[4gasem]

:confused2: Hey rebar, i guess news took longer to get back to ohio in the 80's, ha ha, spur

iowa!

 

[one2dmax]

Never heard about the seat thing but that makes sense to me. The later seats all have a dimpled area right after the "tongue" which I always wondered why the seats were a bit different. Will have to really look at one this next time.

Sean

 

[spursmech]

:confused2:Hey, I don't read to well, I'm old, and was in High School during the 60's. News took along time to get to Iowa too I guess. Wee, Spur

 

[rebar]

I bought it in Connecticut when I was in the coast guard. Will always tick me off.. some got the 2nd gear fix and some didnt.

 

[one2dmax]

I think they were fixed by mid production run so not all of them needed it.

Sean

 

[rebar]

I think they were fixed by mid production run so not all of them needed it.

Sean

Bought mine spring of 85. 20K miles on it.. Maybe I lucked out..