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Well got the standard BS email from Yamaha after sending pictures of how clean this motor is with no corrosion. I was trying to help my buddy who was diagnosed with Cancer regarding this issue that Yamaha should deal with. Next step is a few TIKTOK videos of the manufacturing defect.
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Thanks for all the replies. Yamaha has reached out and I am communicating with them. Taking pics of the issue and sending to them. Let’s see if they will help my buddy. I have a 2011 F250XCA that has been great except an VST filter housing issue that I think froze at some point before I got...
Ya, seen motors with major corrosion because they don’t maintain them. His is clean. Anodes done every year and he did the 500 service last year and the internal anodes were in great shape.
Hi, my neighbour has an issue on his motor where it blew a hole in the side of his leg and cowling where exhaust is coming out. We have been told it is because of Yamaha using recycled aluminum. He always maintains his motor when service is due and never abuses the motor. Anyone else have or...
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My buddy has this motor and runs great a at lower RPM but once he hits 4000 it starts to sputter. Changed plugs, fuel filter and still does it. He had a mechanic hook up a scope to it and no codes or anything? What next?
Thanks, Rob
Hi, motor is on a kingfisher 2425 and has digital controls. We thought everything was fine with new batteries and pissing water was good. The motor will not shift into gear forward or reverse. I can push the button on the side of the controls and rev the motor. When we try to put in gear...
Hi, I’m in a more remote location and my buddy has 2 of these in his Boston Whaler 345 Conquest. His compass with in the units are screwed up. They spin the direction around on the displays. Is it hard to recalibrate the compass / direction of the boat within the displays.
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