Honda on the final Drive issue

[seadog]

I just talked to Honda about my final drive being 3 ounces low and told them it was going to Babbitt's Honda for an inspection of the drive oil and gear set. He said the dealer is suppose to do an inspection of every thing and all fluid levels before the sale, he also told me he will have my complaint on file and if the gear set is ok and it fails later on down the road to keep the inspection report from the dealer and together with the original complaint I just had filed with Honda it would benefit me if the gear set goes out. So it does pay to be the squeaky wheel and let them know about problems you encounter.

[stroguy]

And how would it benefit you to have the unit fail? Sounds a little illogical. I want something to fail in order to have a new unit installed? What if the unit goes 100,000 miles without issue? Wouldn't it be better to say, 'I am covered in the event'?

[opas ride]

And how would it benefit you to have the unit fail? Sounds a little illogical. I want something to fail in order to have a new unit installed? What if the unit goes 100,000 miles without issue? Wouldn't it be better to say, 'I am covered in the event'?

I believe Seadog is talking about saving the paperwork and inspection report so if the unit does fail down the road he will have proof/documentation that he did indeed bring this issue to the attention of Honda...Not talking about any benefit from the rear gears failing as a result....Ride safe

[seadog]

He also wanted to know the outcome of the inspection of the fluids and I expressly told him they had told me they do not check the fluids in the final drive as they figured being factory filled they didn't have too. He was not impressed with that statement. I am hoping they have a bore scope to look at the gears and see if they have been hurt. He also told me that the check sheet I was given when I purchased the bike should say on it what was checked. I went thru the paper work which is undisturbed since I bought it and there is no check sheet in my folder. I will call him back on Monday and let him know that no such sheet exists in my possession. I am going to ask Honda if I should have a different dealer inspect this bike! Thinking maybe if they figure its their fault they might say everythings fine and button it up and call it good.

[opas ride]

He also wanted to know the outcome of the inspection of the fluids and I expressly told him they had told me they do not check the fluids in the final drive as they figured being factory filled they didn't have too. He was not impressed with that statement. I am hoping they have a bore scope to look at the gears and see if they have been hurt. He also told me that the check sheet I was given when I purchased the bike should say on it what was checked. I went thru the paper work which is undisturbed since I bought it and there is no check sheet in my folder. I will call him back on Monday and let him know that no such sheet exists in my possession. I am going to ask Honda if I should have a different dealer inspect this bike! Thinking maybe if they figure its their fault they might say everythings fine and button it up and call it good.

Not to hijack the intent of your issue with the final drive, but just wanted to add that I have purchased 12 new Honda motorcycles over the past years and NEVER , as far as I can recall, was ever given any kind of check sheet or dealer prep report...Did not know these sheets were even available.....I had a friend years ago that worked in a motorcycle dealership as a mechanic and he said the check sheets they were supposed to use were a joke as the prep guys looked at the bikes, checked the boxes on the sheet and signed off and know one knew any different...Was a multi-brand dealership if I remember.....

[Steve 0080]

I kind of understand your complaint/concern. If you are that concerned, we have at least one board member that will give you a rear end for the cost of shipping...they are a dime a dozen on eBay for $100.... it will be OK........