Thread: A thought about the 2015 model recall.
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Old 01-05-15, 18:48
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Originally Posted by zipfer View Post
If you have a affected unit then you have no oil to the gearbox and it will lead to serious failure in just a few miles.
Indeed, but it isn't very clear from the information Yamaha has released (so far) regarding the current recall whether it's just a restriction or full blockage? I guess we'll find out when/if we hear anything from the unlucky few who have got problem bikes.

As for the 2009 problem, well it's anyone's guess, but it isn't unreasonable to think that a restricted oil feed could have been a contributory factor? This recent issue has highlighted something else, something new to check that hadn't been thought about before...