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I have a yamaha v star 1100.2000 yr .i have been having problem with the starter . And i have been looking on the web .i have found others with the same problem. This need to be looked in to for i havebeen told that yamaha has said that thay have a solution for this problm but it is at the cost of the owner . Like i said there are other people with this same problem.
Electrical system- starter assembly.*la
Start went bad and engine would not start. I tried tp get the dealer to repair the problem repeatedly under warranty when inital symptoms started to occur but was told it could not repaired until it failed, which of course was after the warranty had expired.*la
The starter bolts are twisted indicating internal problems.this is a problem common to this make and model.while yamaha has yet to recall this defective starter, they have replaced it on its current models indicating they are indeed aware of the problem.this implies guilt on their part but the burden is on the owner's expense.*la
2000 1100 yamaha vstar motorcycle has a mechanical defect with the starter that causes interior damage to the cycle. Is there anything that can be done. This problem is strongly on the internet.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Final drive system, mid shaft that holds u-joint to driveshaft broke off at 2nd thread point and nut with broken shaft fragment was being thrown around between the ujoint and damaging bearings and yoke.
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