I had a kawasaki mule with a similar issue. It was the shifter cable that needed adjustment and tightening the end of the head right on the knob of the trany. It was able to get into gear but the gear did not seat completly therefore the most minimum amount of presure it would slip out of gear. I dont know the mecanical term but I think they call it the timming of the shifter cable. Hope this helps!
Not sure its the same. They dried up the clutch box and said its riding normal again. Hopefully it be ready by Thursday. Once i get it back ill do an update.
The service department said the issue was with water in clutch box. They had 2 other units same issue. Sad part was i dont even have that of fun. We just cruise the canals and use it around our farm. But, this past Saturday I traded it for can-am. So far the can-am has wowed me.
@@southernstarreview service department said 10 years. But, doesn’t matter. They couldn’t tell me how water kept getting into the clutch area. I traded it in for a can-am. I can’t speak to reliability on the can-am but the ride and smoothness of the engine is much better than the viking.
After over a month, the dealership said they were unable to find any issues. They reached out to @yamaha and they didn’t have much to say. I should have it back soon! They did recommend changing the seals just incase. Sounds more like they’re shooting from the hip. We’ll see how it goes once I have it back.
2 months later and went to pick up Viking, the dealership replaced seals for the clutch housing. But, I was really upset they didn't have an answer and had 2 other Vikings with the same issue. I ended up trading it in.
Hello Steve, it’s been over a month and the dealer keeps saying water is getting into the clutch area, but doesn’t understand how I explain to them I had one hour before bringing it back to them. The only thing that occurred was it rained. They told me they sent at least two emails to Yamaha and they have not gotten a response.
@@stevenewzealand1158 does your stay outside? I’ve read a few forums of people having this issue. No resolution. They said something about the vent for the cvt transmission could be the cause but not sure.
@ortizfarm not left outside but goes throught river crossing etc. Sounds like a bit of a cop out from yamaha around water though......after all that's what they were designed for
Sadly, dealership nor Yamaha could figure out how water kept getting into the clutches. And i don’t even go in water we drove it on the road and a long the canal and around our farm.
I had a kawasaki mule with a similar issue. It was the shifter cable that needed adjustment and tightening the end of the head right on the knob of the trany. It was able to get into gear but the gear did not seat completly therefore the most minimum amount of presure it would slip out of gear. I dont know the mecanical term but I think they call it the timming of the shifter cable. Hope this helps!
Not sure its the same. They dried up the clutch box and said its riding normal again. Hopefully it be ready by Thursday. Once i get it back ill do an update.
The service department said the issue was with water in clutch box. They had 2 other units same issue. Sad part was i dont even have that of fun. We just cruise the canals and use it around our farm. But, this past Saturday I traded it for can-am. So far the can-am has wowed me.
There 100% is no 10 year warranty on the drive belt.
I did one in less than 15km. Yamaha fitted.
All that aside. The Yamaha Viking is amazing.
@@southernstarreview service department said 10 years. But, doesn’t matter. They couldn’t tell me how water kept getting into the clutch area. I traded it in for a can-am. I can’t speak to reliability on the can-am but the ride and smoothness of the engine is much better than the viking.
when mine did that it was because the transfer case wasn't fully engaged.
as soon as they dry everything out it seems to work. But, ill ask them that question thanks
Update, my Viking is still in the shop, going on 2 months and no root cause. They just want to replace gaskets. Not feeling very good
After over a month, the dealership said they were unable to find any issues. They reached out to @yamaha and they didn’t have much to say. I should have it back soon! They did recommend changing the seals just incase. Sounds more like they’re shooting from the hip. We’ll see how it goes once I have it back.
2 months later and went to pick up Viking, the dealership replaced seals for the clutch housing. But, I was really upset they didn't have an answer and had 2 other Vikings with the same issue. I ended up trading it in.
Any update on the viking issue?
Hello Steve, it’s been over a month and the dealer keeps saying water is getting into the clutch area, but doesn’t understand how I explain to them I had one hour before bringing it back to them. The only thing that occurred was it rained. They told me they sent at least two emails to Yamaha and they have not gotten a response.
@ortizfarm I've also got a viking 6 it's never missed a beat. Rather disappointing with your dealer must be really frustrating for you
@@stevenewzealand1158 yes, i have to continue calling them for an update. I plan to call again today. Hopefully they heard back from Yamaha
@@stevenewzealand1158 does your stay outside? I’ve read a few forums of people having this issue. No resolution. They said something about the vent for the cvt transmission could be the cause but not sure.
@ortizfarm not left outside but goes throught river crossing etc. Sounds like a bit of a cop out from yamaha around water though......after all that's what they were designed for
Wet clutch is smoked, probably did not use yamalube or a Jaso MA rated oil
Not sure what the dealer did. But, I replaced with Canam Defender HD7 and life is must better.
Check out "ozzie yamaha viking" 8:10 he talks about seatbelt safety engine cutout. Maybe issue for you or someone else watching
@@cschmitt8163 thanks. But, I traded the Yamaha in for a Can-am HD7. It was a nice upgrade.
Almost like somebody put synthetic oil in the wet clutch I think those can only use regular oil and synthetic oil makes it slip
Ya, not sure no one has worked on it prior to it happening. It stays outside and on wet mornings I’ve noticed it.
Dealership says water keeps getting into the clutch area. Second time I brought it back for this issue.
Dealership says water keeps getting into the clutch area. Second time I brought it back for this issue.
Dealership says water keeps getting into the clutch area. Second time I brought it back for this issue.
My family and I have the exact same one and year and never have had any problems with her! I want to legalize her for the roads here in MI.
Glad to hear yours is good to you. Mine just had a rare issue. Couldn’t make sense of it. Dealership was clueless.
I don't know how you are breaking it. I've put mine through hell for 5 years and no problem. What are you doing to it?
Sadly, dealership nor Yamaha could figure out how water kept getting into the clutches. And i don’t even go in water we drove it on the road and a long the canal and around our farm.