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yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:00 pm
by marko
Hi.!!! i am new her.i am from croatia.before 2 weeks i sold my 07 yamaha r6.
then i buy 2009 yamaha r1 .problems are starting befora 2 weaks.bike want start from the first attemp then from 3 or 4.then the bike dont start when its warm.and now it doest start at all...:'( :'(

so i buy new original yuassa battery in my yamaha store.bike still not working.my mechanic says its in starter motor problem.i am order new starter motor from yamaha japan ...
this bike already cost me too match :'( i read on forums on the net that 2009 yamaha have factory problems bad starter motor and that the plastic is meltin on the head lights...just like mine...
so what now? i am 3 owner not the first i dont have waranty so o must pay all that ??
from my pocket.any sugestion any mail from yamaha factory please i am scared .
.the bike has only 13000 km its new .what if the bike doesnt start with bew starter motor .iam waiting
new starter motor from japan

Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:37 pm
by jompy
Welcome in Marko
Sorry to hear of your starting problems , yes the 14b take a lot more power from the battery to start & you need to have a full battery to start them , I think Hinkle there was a recall or if not a recall the dealers would sort the melted headlights if pushed , there should be some of the 14b owners along to give advice
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:48 pm
by LOCKE
Hi Marko welcome in.
I think the problem with the 14B as I am finding out myself is that there is a lot of drain on the battery when starting it up. If you have replaced the battery I would have thought that would have solved your problem. I have not heard of any problems as such with the starter motor but it would be the next place to start. As for the plastic around the headlights Yamaha know this to be an issue as the headlamps act as magnifying glass. If you pushed your dealer they should pay for the new headlight surrounds and you would pay the labour. I would contact Yamaha Croatia or whoever imports the bike into the country for further advice.
Don't give up on the bike mate as they are such great fun.
Colin
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:50 pm
by marko
tnx jompy !! i read all about that its factory problem
.on the 09 models...i am waithing for new starter motor from yamaha ...already got new original battery.thans locke for advice
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:02 pm
by marko
tnx guys on replays...my next step is too pray that when the starter motor coms from japan for 7 or 10 days and with new original yuassa battery start from first time .
then next step is too push yamaha dealership in croatia my mechanic says its in starter problem 150%
problem is i dont have waranty..bike is used but o try to push yamaha factory to pay me or something
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:23 pm
by LOCKE
Doubt if Yamaha will pay for the starter motor but I would push them for the headlamp surrounds.
Good luck Marko and let us know how you get on.
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 11:34 pm
by marko
i am praying for that part to come from japan and installed it on my yamaha .i must wait for 7 or more days and keep you informed ...
i am crazy i give my 07 yamaha r6 with no problems for this bike 09 r1 and now i am witout bike and must repaire it OMG... sorry guys on my english .i ll keep you informed
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 6:44 am
by LOCKE
Once it's fixed you will love it, trust me. As for English it's better than SteveR1s! Gets some pics up, any modifications on it?
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:52 am
by jompy
Let's hope it all gets sorted soon buddy & your English is good .
Looking forward to you telling us that it's all sorted and your enjoying it
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:06 am
by marider
Yamaha wont replace whole headlamp unit on 2009-10 r1, they just put a colour sticker beneath the projectors on plastic infills /blue or black/, that was my case. It's better to replace headlamp with 2011 model /it's different headlamp/ or do a headlight conversion and have front of 2012-2014.
As for starter problems - flat or old battery, common issue with big bang. Get Shorai.
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:32 am
by marko
gallery/image_page.php?album_id=176&ima ... play=popup" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; my 2009 yamaha r1 o
13000 km
i have painted rhims in pearl white
factory stabilizator
kn filter
solo seat cover
short brake and slip clutch in color
smoke windscreen
first sprocket one teath down
and now i remove factory exhaust and instaled serdarevic slip on ( its croatian exhaust )
sound is much better than akrapovic
but it s in progress missing carbon ends on slip on but they are comming
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:44 pm
by marko
MARIDER shorai battery you said ? i found that battery on e bay .this morning but
Tnx on your advice but alredy got yuassa original
yamaha r1buy it before 5 days.in yamaha give me 1 year waranty.but next year shorai 100%.
PLEASE GOD JUST LET MY YAMAHA BE OK WITH NEW STARTER MOTOR AND NEW BATTERY!!!!
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:08 pm
by hash29
Hi Marko, the big bang is a great bike but is very hard to crank and takes a lot of batry power , if any batery is not in best condition you will have problems.
Good news on getting your dealer to sort the headlight also.
Good luck with the starter motor.
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:27 pm
by Steve R1
LOCKE wrote:Once it's fixed you will love it, trust me. As for English it's better than SteveR1s! Gets some pics up, any modifications on it?
Welcome in Marco.... I don't know what Locke means about my English.... Anyway what does he know he is Scottish.
Seriously, as peeps have said the 2009 R1 does drain the battery on starting, my 2011 model usually took three attempts to start....
First attempt..... She would turn over but not fire
Second attempt, I would pin the throttle, she would turn over and back fire
Third attempt..... Pin the throttle, turn over and start, she would fire up and wake the whole neighbourhood up .... This was at 06:30 am."....
This particular R1 had a certain knack to start her, throttle pinned and third attempt every time..... I brassed the neighbours off..... But at least I got her started.
Good luck, oh and also press Yamaha about the headlights, I git mine replaced under warranty on my 2009 R1.
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:39 pm
by marko
hash29 wrote:Hi Marko, the big bang is a great bike but is very hard to crank and takes a lot of batry power , if any batery is not in best condition you will have problems.
Good news on getting your dealer to sort the headlight also.
Good luck with the starter motor.
thanks hash 29
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:43 pm
by marko
Steve R1 wrote:LOCKE wrote:Once it's fixed you will love it, trust me. As for English it's better than SteveR1s! Gets some pics up, any modifications on it?
Welcome in Marco.... I don't know what Locke means about my English.... Anyway what does he know he is Scottish.
Seriously, as peeps have said the 2009 R1 does drain the battery on starting, my 2011 model usually took three attempts to start....
thank steveR1 .
all that i have on my r1 all that just like you .its start frpm 3 or 4 then from the first attemp.
then THE END NOTHING.. I HOPE NEW YUASSA AND STARTERMOTOR WILL FIRE FROM THE FIRST
First attempt..... She would turn over but not fire
Second attempt, I would pin the throttle, she would turn over and back fire
Third attempt..... Pin the throttle, turn over and start, she would fire up and wake the whole neighbourhood up .... This was at 06:30 am."....
This particular R1 had a certain knack to start her, throttle pinned and third attempt every time..... I brassed the neighbours off..... But at least I got her started.
Good luck, oh and also press Yamaha about the headlights, I git mine replaced under warranty on my 2009 R1.
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:37 am
by marko
thanks all you guys on your advice and comments
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:03 pm
by 2002r1jon
Welcome in Marko

Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 1:04 pm
by marko
i read here on forum
2009 YAMAHA R1 MOST FASTEST AND MOST HATED R1
that is just beauty.... :'( to say
is it because bad hard starting ?
i give my perfect 07 r6 and money for 09 r1 and i just looking at her and praying ...
...OMG OMG OMG
ITS 2 WEEKS NOW I AM WITHOUTH MY R1 ...
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 2:26 pm
by jompy
i think it's also because the 14b's are not very smooth & quite snatchy as standard at slower speeds .
hope you get your bike sorted soon

Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 4:34 pm
by Gucci
Just the starter motor fucked. Common problem. Usually the magnets move or come loose inside. The problems u have will be determined by how bad the starter motor is fucked. Some people finally get her started, some it's random, some only have issues from cold etc. this coupled with most battery's means that it drains and fucks the batty too. Best option, replace starter motor. If it does fire up eventually and u don't wanna fork out for a starter motor, replacement the batty for a expensive hardcore lipo battery which will help u live with it, maybe lol.
P.s. I love my 2009. Don't have any issue with snatchy balls or dodgy clutch, did have the headlight issue and have a mild starter motor issue, but I can live with it. It's fucking mint and after ripping up a duc 1199 penny last Sunday I prefer my sweet and spicy R1 sausage.
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Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 5:30 pm
by marko
yes i know new starter motor and new original battery yuassa ..
next battery will be lit ion shorai .i found her on e bay ...
i love 09 r1 and the sound and how she is going from down too top speed .only faster bike then 09 r1 is bmw 1000rr on the straight line..but r1 is faster on the curves then bmw.i read that new r1
will be much faster than bmw..
just dont understand japan factory people who made this 09 r1?
why thay have problems like that.japan techic was always no1 for sportbikes.problems like this 09 r1 are having ducati aprillia and agusta owners....
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:27 pm
by marko
Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:45 pm
by jompy
so your not excited or happy at all then ?
So happy for you buddy must be a hell of a relief

Re: yamaha r1 big bang start problem
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 4:22 pm
by marko
i am HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY X 10000
next move is new 3M Graphic sticker and crash sliders ....
pictures soon