2002 Yamaha Yzfr6l Recalls

“I have 2002 yamaha yzfr6 that has never been raced and has been ridden normally through it's lifetime. Second gear has started to slip. This is a known problem with the r6. I have not repaired the motorcycle yet but repairs will replace second gear, sixth gear, the shift fork for the gear and the…”

“2002 yamaha yzf r6 bought new 8-25-02.battery leaked acid onto rear shock,swingarm,shift lever,rear set,chain guardd,chain,sprocket.date of leak was 6-7-04.battery acid stained all parts.caused chain to rust,also caused it too kink.yamaha denies warranty for parts,says battery,chain and sprockets…”

“I purchased a brand new 2002 yamaha r6 in the spring of 2003. It was purchased as a leftover from power motorsports in palatine il. It currently has 5,684 miles on it, and I came home saturday after a ride and noticed that battery acid was leaking all over the swingarm and chain, and some other…”

“I own a 2002 yamaha yzf-r6 purchased in 7/02 brand new. On 4/9/04 I noticed a acid leak onto the swingarm, shock reservoir area coming from the above battery tray, upon further inspection I noticed it was leaking from one of the terminals.*ak”

“I own a 2002 yamaha r6 with only 2,400miles, and the battery leaked acid all over other componets of the bike ruining the apperance of it. The factory warranty is over but I purchased a 3 year extended warranty. Through trying to get a hold of the yamaha people they will only cover one small…”

“The battery is leaking acid from the top. The acid is corroding the rear swing arm, the shocks, and the plastic housing that is holding the battery in place.*ak”

“Battery from my 02 yamaha r6 leaked. Im original owner and the bike has 6,000 miles on it. The acid leaked all over rear shock eating away the metal now the shock is ruined. Luckily I noticed before riding or posibly could of had an accident. The acid also leaked onto the swing arm and ate threw…”

“Yamaha r6 2002 bad 2nd gear. Premature wear and high cost of replacement.”