Originally Posted by DarkKnt
DarkKnt,
Good question. My scoot is a 2013 and I bought it in April of 2014. With 140,467 on the clock here's the Repair List:
1). Alternator 8/24/16 @ 56,152 miles. It never quit, I was just blowing headlights what I thought was too often. Warranty
2). Fork seals 4/19/17 @ 67,514. One leaked which warranty paid for and I paid for the other. $412 and also included new fluid for both.
3). Steering Stem bearing 8/10/17 @ 83,489 All balls aftermarket installed $653 right after my first trip to Alaska. I was presented with the old steering stem race by my dealer. It was cracked and I now ride slower in Alaska.
4). 8/10/17 @ 83,489. Rear drive seal had a very light drip that started in Alaska. I never had to add oil. Warranty
5). Generator pulse 11/9/17 @ 92,101. An electrical part that caused the bike to cut off sometimes only while at idle. It would start right back up and run fine. Warranty
6). Front wheel bearings 2/17/18 @ 95,456 miles. The only way I knew they needed changing was my gas mileage dropped. I will change them every 75,000 miles from here out. I posted pictures on this forum of the old bearings and they were junked. So if you just joined the 100k club, my advice is to change your front wheel bearings. The bearings were $50? My son put them in.
7). Saddle bag plastic surrounding one hinge broke. 6/7/18 @ 102,980 miles. Warranty. Thanks Honda!
8). I know the right hand kill switch was replaced under warranty at some point. These need to be used on a regular basis.
9). Around 120,000 miles I replaced the clutch lever due to the wear it had. It had a little up and down motion and it bothered me. So I got an eBay unit that was like new for less than $75.
Note that my scoot has seen what most would consider severe service. Consistently rode hard and put up wet. At least 3 months of cumulative camping and it's likely over 4. In addition to the travel she had to live outside for a year. We have seen the lower 48, Alaska twice and every rideable Canadian Province except Labrador and Newfoundland. The F6BX has never failed to start or left me stranded. Within the last month my local Honda Service Manager has listened for valve noise and advised that I don't need a valve adjustment. It's never had one and never has been been checked any other way.
I have every gas receipt save 2. That's how I keep a check on the health of the bike. It's also a way to see where I've been. I know what the gas mileage should be based on what kind of riding I did that tank. I have not seen a decrease in performance yet. When I say this bike runs like new that's exactly how she runs. I will say the tone of the mufflers have deepened a tad. I'm very pleased with this marvelous machine!
I hope this helps and happy riding to you!
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