Can a Yamaha R1 start when the engine is warm?
Result: the R1 starts alright, however, not when the engine is warm. Cold start, no issue, hot start, just the same like before: woo-woo-woo and dead. So, I got it half fixed…
Are there any problems with the 2015 Yamaha R1?
The 2015 R1 and R1M have weaknesses in the gearbox – specifically, weak 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears – that could cause them to break under extreme stress, making the transmission to lock up, and potentially cause injury or death.
How long does it take to repair a Yamaha R1?
The procedure involves removing the engine from the bike, splitting open the engine cases, and completely removing and reinstalling a whole new gearbox – a job that Yamaha estimates will take at least 16 hours of labor, plus around $500 in parts. The parts kit Yamaha is providing for the repairs. As you can see, it’s not small.
Why does my motorcycle engine stall when warm?
And the problem is often worse on a hot day. The dreaded stalling issue when the engine is warm is the most common idle problem and it is mostly related to the very lean air/fuel ratio on the modern fuel injected motorcycle engine. Why does my motorcycle stall at idle when the engine is warmed up and at operating temperature ? – Low compression.
Result: the R1 starts alright, however, not when the engine is warm. Cold start, no issue, hot start, just the same like before: woo-woo-woo and dead. So, I got it half fixed…
The 2015 R1 and R1M have weaknesses in the gearbox – specifically, weak 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears – that could cause them to break under extreme stress, making the transmission to lock up, and potentially cause injury or death.
The procedure involves removing the engine from the bike, splitting open the engine cases, and completely removing and reinstalling a whole new gearbox – a job that Yamaha estimates will take at least 16 hours of labor, plus around $500 in parts. The parts kit Yamaha is providing for the repairs. As you can see, it’s not small.
And the problem is often worse on a hot day. The dreaded stalling issue when the engine is warm is the most common idle problem and it is mostly related to the very lean air/fuel ratio on the modern fuel injected motorcycle engine. Why does my motorcycle stall at idle when the engine is warmed up and at operating temperature ? – Low compression.