Top 20 2006 Yamaha Roadliner Questions & Answers

Ouch... this sounds serious... maybe it time to visit your local Yammer dealer!! This is not complicated, but a very involved and time consuming repair!!

if it has an electric fan to cool the radiator, it may be a coolant temp sensor, fuse , relay or bad fan the clue to the problem is when driving in the rain, the water from the road is cooling the radiator so find why the radiator fan is not working

The most likely cause is a blown main fuse, which can be found in the positive battery cable. Another possibility is defective wiring, such as a loss of ground. Check to make sure the wiring has not been damaged by rodents. Also be sure that the negative battery cable is properly grounded to the frame or engine.

The solenoid has two main heavier wires one from the battery the other to the starter. There are usually two smaller wires that come from the start switch that activates the solenoid. If you are having problems with the starter switch not activating the solenoid you can (but with caution) use a screwdriver to go between the battery and starter wire on the solenoid this will engage the starter and will help you see if your starter is working. The solenoid could be defective.

IF ENGINE HAS ONE REPLACE KNOCK SENSOR IF NOT REPLACE SHAFT PISTON ETC.

First check to make sure your needle sweeps when you turn the Key on. If it does not then make sure everything else works Fuel gauge,indicator lights odometer. If no then check for power to the unit the factory wiring diagram shows what wire this is. If everything else works and you have power. Is your odometer clicking off the miles you ride? If NO! check your speed sensor. If YES! It sounds like your speedo motor is dead. Hope this helps

what is the question if it is where to check level there should be a sight glass on right lower part of motorjust behind exaust pipe

"Cleaned the oil filter?" You never clean an oil filter, spend 10 bucks and replace it! If it got hot you might have done some internal damage to the engine.

Interesting. I have identical problem on mine. I have about 6500Miles on it and all of a sudden showed identical symptoms. I changed air filter and spark plugs to get it started. It starts now but after couple of attempts and needs to warm up until becomes operable. please let me know if you solved yours !
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it ca be tapped out to the next size thread, or a thread insert will need to be fitted

You have described exactly the way I do most Yamaha bikes. I like to see it, common sense.
Good man!

The dipstick on all the Yamaha XV1900 models is under the drivers seat. To check the level, be sure the bike is in an upright position (off the sidestand) then remove dipstick, wipe, and reinsert WITHOUT screwing it in. Just dip it. Oil level should be between the upper and lower marks. Yamaha offers free .pdf owners manuals if you don't have one to access here: https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/owners-manuals

It is a bit more complicated than just removing a drain plug. $190 for an oil change is a rip-off in my opinion. The best thing to do is to order a factory service manual from a Yamaha dealer. It will cost $50 or so but the first oil change that Hubby does will more than pay for the manual. Get him one and say " Happy Birthday Dear ". Please rate my answer. Thanks.

LorraineA25,

PLEASE contact me. I have a '06 Stratoliner S here in Woodbridge, VA. Yamaha is currently taking my engine APART to figure this out. They are MUM on this issue but there are dozens of complaints about this according to a few online bike forums. Call Yamaha Motor USA and tell them you have this problem and want it fixed!

I'm tired of bike manufacturers not acknowledging their fudge ups! Many others are having the same issue:

http://www.starbikeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2832

sounds like something in the motor came loose and collided with a pick up or sensor ,strip motor untill root of noise is found

If you decide to add the passing lamps to your bike later on, that switch cuts them off and on.

Below the tank there should be about 4 bolts holding the tank to the frame, loosen then and lift the tank enough from seat side, you should be able to access the wiring and plugs.

Under the crank case. Just take a small mirror & watch the bottom of the crankcase. You can locate the hexagon bolt in the reflection view.

Chances are the brake rotor has a slight warp in it. What you are feeling is the warp rubbing the brake pad.

3/8 inch drive ratchet and 17mm socket.