2008 Fireblade Recall

shtikky · 01-29-2009, 11:19 PM

here is a look at the letter

sorry it came out kinda BIG!
CHEERS

wjdrake21 · 01-30-2009, 2:11 PM

I have not recived any of these letter from honda yet, i bought my bike the first week they came out. when did you buy you bike with the recall for the clutch

Fishboy · 01-30-2009, 4:55 PM

Yep, I got the clutch recall letter yesterday. Honda of America is also sending a mechanic to determine why it's burning oil like crazy...2 qts. in 800 miles!
I'm being told they're likely going to replace my engine.

to be continued...

Espresso · 01-30-2009, 10:36 PM

I just received the same letter. I didn't realize that 08 CBR1K had inner clutch problem. Does anyone have any details on what the problem is? Thanks.

shtikky · 01-30-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wjdrake21

I have not recived any of these letter from honda yet, i bought my bike the first week they came out. when did you buy you bike with the recall for the clutch

rode it home in august. this is my first experience with this type of thing. it is playing on my mind a bit. the clutch feels pretty good in action. a little clunky from neutral to first, but now every time i shift i am wondering is it supposed to be like this?

redrider67 · 01-31-2009, 6:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shtikky

dont know if this thread should include the recall notice i received today. "cbr1000rr clutch inner pud" did anyone else receive it?

Dealer just called me today, told them I would bring it in as soon as the snow melts...

setanta · 02-01-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by shtikky

rode it home in august. this is my first experience with this type of thing. it is playing on my mind a bit. the clutch feels pretty good in action. a little clunky from neutral to first, but now every time i shift i am wondering is it supposed to be like this?

It does that from neutral to first so dont worry about that bit, looks like the clutch problem is an American thing as none have suffered here "yet" fingers crossed

Spyros · 02-01-2009, 8:07 AM

Hello,
I also received the letter, took the bike to authorized servce and they replaced the part.

would also like to ask following questions regarding the 08 1000rr.

On the bike there are two ventilation fans,
Does any one know when the left one starts?

Also noted that on the black painted surface of the Exhaust pipe has slightely deformed and changed color.

Has any body noticed above symptoms.

Thanks.

evojoey · 02-01-2009, 11:45 AM

I recieved my letter as well.

setanta · 02-01-2009, 2:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Spyros

Hello,
Also noted that on the black painted surface of the Exhaust pipe has slightely deformed and changed color.

Has any body noticed above symptoms.

Thanks.

Lrge thorn in the side of the 08 Honda dealer should change it for you.

Have you checked your oil consumption??

Spyros · 02-02-2009, 5:34 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

Lrge thorn in the side of the 08 Honda dealer should change it for you.

Have you checked your oil consumption??

Have only made 4500 klm, until now there is no oil consumption and hope it stays this way!!!!!!!!

splatty · 02-02-2009, 6:16 AM

No UK bikes affected by this recall boys ??

adam_castell · 02-02-2009, 7:01 AM

i have not heard anything yet

Rich22 · 02-02-2009, 7:50 AM

Looks that way so far

setanta · 02-02-2009, 9:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich22

Looks that way so far

MMM still worrying though, as the letters startred in USA, now they are going out in Europe, so amybe shortly??

Oh fired up the blade yesterday (after charging the battery) there is a hole in the exhaust, couldnt believe it (just at the beginning of the big bit).

BTW it has been treated like a baby and garaged

adam_castell · 02-02-2009, 9:22 AM

its a drainage hole

Spyros · 02-02-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

MMM still worrying though, as the letters startred in USA, now they are going out in Europe, so amybe shortly??

Oh fired up the blade yesterday (after charging the battery) there is a hole in the exhaust, couldnt believe it (just at the beginning of the big bit).

BTW it has been treated like a baby and garaged

I live in Greece and received the letter for faulty water pump clip on September.
I think that the problem is only related to a series of bikes and not all of them.
Also heard a lot of people complaning that the paint desolves after washing.
I have my bike since the end of May and paint condition is still perfect.

One question:

Is the painted black surface on Exhaust Can of your bike completely flat (no slight deformation)?

Thanks in advance.

setanta · 02-02-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by adam_castell

its a drainage hole

Then its been blocked since it arrived from new and its strange how it became unbloked while sitting still in the garage

setanta · 02-02-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Spyros

One question:

Is the painted black surface on Exhaust Can of your bike completely flat (no slight deformation)?

Thanks in advance.

You mean blackish/grey paint. Oh dont know will need to take a look, will get back to you on it

_Mikey_ · 02-02-2009, 11:02 AM

i also received my recall notice for the 08 fireblade for the inner clutch... im in NJ, usa...

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Originally Posted by setanta

Lrge thorn in the side of the 08 Honda dealer should change it for you.

i realize the black paint fading on the exhaust is a known issue and i have that also... are you saying they SHOULD change that or they ARE officially recognizing that as a problem and fixing that?

ive read others in this forum are taking it upon themselves to paint it or have it painted...

Mikey

setanta · 02-02-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by _Mikey_

i realize the black paint fading on the exhaust is a known issue and i have that also... are you saying they SHOULD change that or they ARE officially recognizing that as a problem and fixing that?

Mikey

Going to answer that as carefully as I can, from what Ive read on this site Honda have officially recognised the fault and are changing the exhausts.
I havnt got in contact with the dealer yet (as I live hundreds of miles from one and the its Winter here with snow forcast)
Ill let you know what my local dealer has to say but tbh its what Honda themselves say

splatty · 02-02-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spyros

I live in Greece and received the letter for faulty water pump clip on September.
I think that the problem is only related to a series of bikes and not all of them.
Also heard a lot of people complaning that the paint desolves after washing.
I have my bike since the end of May and paint condition is still perfect.

One question:

Is the painted black surface on Exhaust Can of your bike completely flat (no slight deformation)?

Thanks in advance.

The surface of the exhaust lower is definietly not perfectly flat even when brand new. It has "bump" like high spots. Crap description I know.

I contacted Honda about mine, and mine isn't really bad as I have only done 1500 miles. Immediately they said that they were aware of the problem and would replace it under warranty. I spoke to my dealer who said that they thought production had not changed, so the new exhaust would only end up looking the same. They advised me to wait a bit to see if Honda change production of it, and actually paint it with something that is heat resistant.

I'm not too worried as Honda admit there is a problem, and I have over a year of warranty to replace it should I choose to.

Spyros · 02-02-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by splatty

The surface of the exhaust lower is definietly not perfectly flat even when brand new. It has "bump" like high spots. Crap description I know.

I contacted Honda about mine, and mine isn't really bad as I have only done 1500 miles. Immediately they said that they were aware of the problem and would replace it under warranty. I spoke to my dealer who said that they thought production had not changed, so the new exhaust would only end up looking the same. They advised me to wait a bit to see if Honda change production of it, and actually paint it with something that is heat resistant.

I'm not too worried as Honda admit there is a problem, and I have over a year of warranty to replace it should I choose to.

Also mailed Honda today regarding this matter, waiting for their reply.

Thanks

adam_castell · 02-02-2009, 1:07 PM

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Originally Posted by setanta

Then its been blocked since it arrived from new and its strange how it became unbloked while sitting still in the garage

strange how its a perfectly round hole a??? i noticed mine as soon as i got it home from the dealership. ask any other 08 owner to look at the underside of the exhaust when they start it up first thing in the morning

or even put their hand under to feel the the gasses coming out

splatty · 02-03-2009, 5:34 AM

Yep, you can see condensation firing out of it when you fire the bike up too.

Spyros · 02-03-2009, 6:01 AM

Noticed this morning that mine too has that round drain hole underneath the front of Exhaust.

setanta · 02-03-2009, 8:24 AM

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Originally Posted by adam_castell

strange how its a perfectly round hole a??? i noticed mine as soon as i got it home from the dealership. ask any other 08 owner to look at the underside of the exhaust when they start it up first thing in the morning

or even put their hand under to feel the the gasses coming out

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Originally Posted by splatty

Yep, you can see condensation firing out of it when you fire the bike up too.

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Originally Posted by Spyros

Noticed this morning that mine too has that round drain hole underneath the front of Exhaust.

OK Adam you win, Im da fool, but to be honest its the first time it has appeared and with everything else going wrong with it well.............
I also made you guys look too

zeb · 02-04-2009, 8:36 PM

Yup, got my 2008 CBR1000rr clutch inner PUD in the mail a few days ago. I'm wondering if that'll help it not bang so hard into first from neutral, too. Only a few thousand miles on it so far, no oil consumption, though I'm not wringing it out at all. Tires are about toast.

_Mikey_ · 02-17-2009, 1:26 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

Going to answer that as carefully as I can, from what Ive read on this site Honda have officially recognised the fault and are changing the exhausts.
I havnt got in contact with the dealer yet (as I live hundreds of miles from one and the its Winter here with snow forcast)
Ill let you know what my local dealer has to say but tbh its what Honda themselves say

just an update... the honda dealership said they are aware of the fading paint but as of right now, Honda America is not offering anything to resolve the problem. it is currently a non warranty issue, but my dealer said that "could" change down the road, but hes not so optimistic...

Mikey

lvnglrg · 02-27-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by shtikky

dont know if this thread should include the recall notice i received today. "cbr1000rr clutch inner pud" did anyone else receive it?

Yes, I did get this clutch recall. My bike is also going to be looked at my oil consumption issue. Look for my results on the oil thread.