Guest Number14 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I was expecting a call from my dealer today telling me my bike was in and getting a date to collect it. Got the phone call but it wasn't happy news. Apparently Honda UK are blocking the release of the majority of bike models this week because they need to do an "update". No specific details from my dealer but it effects several model ranges including the NC750 and ST1300 Pan European as well as several other numbers he rattled off that I can't remember. It seems the VFR1200 isn't affected. Has anyone heard something similar from their dealer or know anything about what the "update" covers? Link to post
fred_jb 10,270 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 This is probably the starter relay issue that has been mentioned here:http://www.nc700.co.uk/index.php?/topic/9430-2013-to-2015-nc-recall-in-us-and-jp/ Apparently there is a recall in Japan, and it is also affecting the release of new bikes. Fred Link to post
nabrU 2,294 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Poland's Hondas have recall as well. I visited today my supplying dealer (Norton Way Honda) to ask if they are aware about situation with starter relay issue. The only thing I got as an answer was checking my bike's VIN in database and apparently my bike is not affected. Link to post
noj 365 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I get the feeling that Honda and many other modes of transport are now starting to pay the price regarding the cost cutting and use of cheaper made parts from China and such. The old saying goes, buy cheap, buy twice comes to mind. I am not saying that our bikes are cheap type Chinese bikes, im just saying that some of the component parts will be . Link to post
Guest bonekicker Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Honda Quality control as gone down a lot--they need to get back in total control of parts manufacturing--rather that just buying cheap bulk parts. Sorry to hear you bike as been delayed--I am sure you will get it soon--why not ring Steven Stephens ??? and what would he say???--- No bikes have been delayed--I would hazard a quick guess Link to post
Guest GeoffThai Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Similar issues for Aussie bikes, covers a wide range of models : http://motorbikewriter.com/honda-recalls-23-motorcycle-models/ Link to post
Guest Number14 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 If it is the starter relay then it sounds like Honda UK will soon be in a position to send letters to all of you who already have their bikes. It's good they are doing the work before releasing new bikes but, given the number they are holding back, it would have been nice if a little more info was available from Honda or the dealer. Link to post
kayz1 2,928 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I am waiting for my new bike should have been here for me last week, my dealer rang me and told of the starter relay problem... Link to post
Guest Hati Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Here is some more info. My dealer looked into it. Honda Oz said that it's a certain batch of starter motors that could have the issue; they (the dealers) need to check starter motor serial numbers, based on which Honda will send out a replacement part if it is on the list. Not all bikes in the range of the VINs provided are affected. Link to post
Guest motorboy Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) In the USA Honda released all info on 7/31/15 seems the replay is used on a lot of bikes imported to the USA including my 500X the ser no. range for the 500X is for late made 2014 to most 2015 mine was early made numbers checked not in the recall Edited August 4, 2015 by motorboy Link to post
kayz1 2,928 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Must be my lucky day, dealer just rang to say my bike has arrived with them this very morning A much happier Lyn. 2 Link to post
Guest Hati Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Can confirm it is the starter solenoid. My bike has one of these, so a replacement is on the way from Mr Honda. Link to post
MikeBike 5,007 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Must be my lucky day, dealer just rang to say my bike has arrived with them this very morning A much happier Lyn. Was in there today and overheard Justin talking about it (I was asking about sub harness plugs) and he said it was now in and that the other bikes would be recalled in due course. - I mentioned I knew you from the forum... When do you collect it? Link to post
kayz1 2,928 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Was in there today and overheard Justin talking about it (I was asking about sub harness plugs) and he said it was now in and that the other bikes would be recalled in due course. - I mentioned I knew you from the forum... When do you collect it? not had another call from Justin as yet Mike, will try and put a pic up when i get it. I hope it is this week as i have been bike-less ( sort of ) for 6 weeks now...just about to clinb the wall.... Lyn. Link to post
kayz1 2,928 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Mike, what plugs do you want is it the three way jobbies? i have a couple in my leccy box.. Lyn. 1 Link to post
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