| Issue ID | 809708 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10349762 |
| Manufacurer | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Brand | YAMAHA |
| Model | YZFR1 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 21/06/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha yzfr1 motorcycle. The contact stated the vehicle would become excessively hot when driving at any speed. The contact stated while driving, it would feel as if his legs were burning. On one occasion, a passenger's rubber sole melted from the heat. The manufacturer advised that the failure was normal and did not provide any further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were 270. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 270 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MALDEN , MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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