Why does my Yamaha ATV have no start?
A “no start” problem on your Yamaha ATV can be attributed to one or a plethora of electrical problems. Fortunately, there are many simple tests you can do yourself with relative ease.
What should I do if my Yamaha starter is not working?
If nothing happens after flipping on the kill switch, remove the front plastic cover to expose the battery, starter solenoid, starter relay and other electrical components. A battery test is the best place to begin. Set your volt/ohm meter to DC volts, and connect it across the two battery terminals.
How to troubleshoot Yamaha Grizzly 700 starting problems?
While your starter problem might be something incredibly simple, you might need a new battery or a starter relay. Check out our Yamaha Grizzly 700 electrical parts diagram and starting motor parts diagram for reference.
How can you tell if your starter relay is bad?
The most obvious warning sign that a problem with the starter relay exists is when the vehicle won’t start when you engage the ignition process. As stated above, electronic keys do not have a manual ignition switch. However, when powered, it should send a signal to the starter relay once the key is turned or the starter button is pressed.
Are there any problems with the Yamaha xv1600 Roadstar?
This problem is quite serious, as the rear wheel may seize, increasing the rider’s chances of crashing. Yamaha issued a recall for this problem, instructing dealers to make necessary modifications to the transmission by replacing the transmission gears and shafts with adequately machined parts.
What causes a Yamaha Roadstar to lock up?
In the transmission of the affected motorcycles, Yamaha announced that they’d manufactured the second/third pinion gear wrong. This caused abnormal wear on the transmission. If this happens, the circlip may break and come loose, which would cause the transmission to lock up.
Why does my Yamaha xv1600 make a knocking noise?
At low speeds, you may hear a somewhat subdued knocking noise from the crankshaft area. This noise is due to the XV1600’s engine design and is normal. However, if this noise persists irrespective of engine temperature or load, it may be a sign of imminent bearing failure.
Is there a recall on the Yamaha xv1600?
Before 2001, the old gear in the fuel pump of the XV1600 was thinner. These lesser-quality gears were prone to wearing out. In addition to upgrading the oil pump gears in 2001, Yamaha issued a recall for the affected bikes and replaced the weak oil pump with a stronger variant.