2008 Fireblade Recall

setanta · 05-24-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by h2olo

Like you said at least there admitting there's a problem, and at least you got a 800 all be it a custom I only got a cbf 125 as a courtesy bike when mine was in, plus it had L plates and crash bars on it.

ooo poor you lol

180ade · 05-24-2009, 1:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h2olo

Like you said at least there admitting there's a problem, and at least you got a 800 all be it a custom I only got a cbf 125 as a courtesy bike when mine was in, plus it had L plates and crash bars on it.

L plates and crash bars....that is harsh......although they did offer me a twist n go instead, but with full leathers i think not.

h2olo · 05-24-2009, 3:09 PM

Exactly I was wearing my 1pce leathers at the time,

oh well I bet I made some peoples day seeing a guy in full leathers, tinted visor on a 125 with L plates and crash bars.

The worst bit was on an A road going home everybody was doing 50 so I pulled out to overtake thinking it had a bit left in it and it just stopped, there was no way I was going past so I pulled back in behind the traffic,

I guess with that small amount of power my excess bulk was busy too much for it.

180ade · 05-26-2009, 5:27 PM

Right then....all that receive future clutch recall.
Dealer phoned honda this morning and they were told to remove replacement parts and then to reinstall them....no mention of this washer. I phoned while they were in the process of doing this and luckily the chap there listened to me about the washer, although he couldn't find anything on the internet about it. Dealer then phoned honda again and were told there had been a update on the installation, but they have not sent this out to the dealers yet....T**TS.
Anyway it is being sorted now and should have bike back tomorrow and i have given them a copy of the info from this forum. Thanks to all for your help and to those who have yet to have your clutch recall, take these details with you when you drop off the bike and before they start, insist that they check their instructions for updates.

mish · 05-27-2009, 2:32 PM

180ade,what dealer did you take your bike to,mines going in soon and i'd like some info on this.

180ade · 05-27-2009, 5:55 PM

Hi mish, i took it to fowlers in bristol and to be completely honest they have been very good. Got bike back today and it seems fine although it took them another 4 attempts to get it working right. its not the first clutch recall they've done but no previous customers have mentioned any problems...whether thats because they haven't had a problem or whether they just accept thats the way it is meant to be, they don't know.
It seems the problem is with Honda not informing the dealers of the issue or the solution to resolve it. Anyhow after 4 attempts and many calls and visits to Honda technical website, Fowlers have managed to sort it and at least now they know for future recalls. What I would suggest is printing details from this forum, if your going to another dealer, and making them aware of the issue and if need be, get them to phone Fowlers in bristol.

Beamish · 05-27-2009, 6:28 PM

Can I ask did they mark your frame to show that the recall had deen done? It looks like a centre pop mark above or below the frame number on the headstock down tube. I have been told if you have had the coolant pipe and clutch done you will have two centre pop marks. I checked this against another 09 blade at the weekend and it seems to be true.

180ade · 05-27-2009, 6:41 PM

Beamish, very new to bikes. what is a headstock down tube?

Beamish · 05-27-2009, 7:11 PM

No problems mate, I may have named it incorrectly myself (someone will correct me if I have

) Look below your right handlebar at the frame in front of the tank. There is a number stamped along the vertical tube. If you struggle to find it the location is shown in your manual (frame serial number I think it is called)

180ade · 05-28-2009, 5:48 PM

Yep there is a small dot there. Can't say if it was there before they did the recall. Is there anyone out there who hasn't had any recalls yet, have you got any marks?

mish · 05-29-2009, 3:19 PM

180ade,mines going to george whites a week monday.i'll take the info with me.so if they f**k up i'll show them.

180ade · 05-29-2009, 4:29 PM

I'd have a quick word with them when you take your bike in, could save you alot of grief....... and them! Hope it all goes well.

mish · 05-29-2009, 5:49 PM

cheers,i got all the info,i'll speak to them before i take my bike in.

andy.r1 · 05-30-2009, 2:34 AM

Hi guys mine is going in today Saturday hope they get it right as we have the fireblade meet to attend tomorrow at banbury, I will inform them about the info off the site lets hope they get it right its going to Sutton motorcycles at Tamworth, I hope I dont get a twist and go to come home on all I could be some time comming back!!!!!.
andy.r1

PROJECT929 · 05-30-2009, 4:46 AM

Call ahead to the stealer to make sure they have the recall parts and that they can do it for you the same day unless you want to leave your bike for a week while they order the part for you.

PROJECT929 · 05-30-2009, 4:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beamish

Can I ask did they mark your frame to show that the recall had deen done? It looks like a centre pop mark above or below the frame number on the headstock down tube. I have been told if you have had the coolant pipe and clutch done you will have two centre pop marks. I checked this against another 09 blade at the weekend and it seems to be true.

They are supposed to do this but they don't always do it. Also a mark would indicate that there was a recall done but not what recall or if there were any other recalls outstanding. The best way to know is to call the dealer with your vin# and have them check it on Hondas website.

Kiwiboy · 05-31-2009, 8:27 PM

Just had the clutch recall done on my bike at first service and have had a problem with oil leaking out of the clutch cover and on to the exhaust and my boot

Might be something to keep an eye on after they do it.

Wasn't told by the dealer that they had done it so I have no idea exactly what they have done.

In the mean time i get to ride round on a VFR while they get it fixed.

Cheers

Steve

setanta · 05-31-2009, 8:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwiboy

Just had the clutch recall done on my bike at first service and have had a problem with oil leaking out of the clutch cover and on to the exhaust and my boot

Might be something to keep an eye on after they do it.

Wasn't told by the dealer that they had done it so I have no idea exactly what they have done.

In the mean time i get to ride round on a VFR while they get it fixed.

Cheers

Steve

Talked to my local bike shop and he is more than happy to do the clutch thing for Honda but as he says if our not really murdering it the clutch wil be fine. Just my experiences, but Im forcing him to make the change, rem to carry forward the washer.

Kiwiboy · 06-01-2009, 4:40 PM

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Originally Posted by setanta

Talked to my local bike shop and he is more than happy to do the clutch thing for Honda but as he says if your not really murdering it the clutch will be fine. Just my experiences, but Im forcing him to make the change, rem to carry forward the washer.

Yeah, I spoke to my dealer's workshop guy when i picked my bike up tonight and he said the following.

1) The amendment on the recall should have been sent out to all the dealers in the last week or so

2) With regards to my clutch cover leaking oil after they did the recall work, the gasket sealent that they used on my bike comes with the recall kit and according to the guys i spoke to hinted that it may be not the best stuff to use so I would advise to at least keep an close eye on it after the recall work is done.

(although the second one might have been an excuse for a feck up by someone

)

Hope that is of help

Cheers

Steve

180ade · 06-07-2009, 7:57 PM

well just over a week since having the clutch recall done and all seems fine.
Fine that is except for the bolt they left out or that has fallen out due to not being tightened properly. Nothing to do with the clutch, but to do with heat shield behind rear brake reservoir that they replaced. That also being the bolt that holds the rear brake assembly in a fixed position, which it didn't do today and resulted in the rear brake locking on after holding the bike on a hill start.

Just don't seem to be having a great deal of luck with this bike.

Hoody · 06-07-2009, 8:32 PM

Kiwiboy - I would say that too, if I had thought I could get away with not fully cleaning up the two surfaces and replacing the sealant

.......... Hoody

mish · 06-08-2009, 3:31 AM

well todays the day my blade visits the dealer,i'll speak to them regards the issues that have been highlighted.i'll post up the answers(if there are any).

bonjo · 06-08-2009, 8:41 AM

I called my dealer about this even though I had not yet received the official letter.
The job was done last week. I can't tell any difference in the operation yet as I have not had a proper ride.
The dealer said in the uk all RR8's are being recalled. Also the business of reusing the washer, the dealer said they had done many recalls and this would be clear to any competent honda trained mechanic

mish · 06-08-2009, 10:12 AM

right,mine was done today by a honda tech.i asked him how many he'd done,he told me he's done a few.all the other recalls have been done on my bike.he took a foto of my zorst,and told me mine should be changed.as for the clutch all seems to be fine.i was happy with everything today,good on george white's.happy days.

fotc1000rr · 06-09-2009, 7:06 PM

I also received a recall notice for the coolant hose clamp...its not burning oil though

shtikky · 06-09-2009, 10:05 PM

i received coolant hose clamp recall yesterday. i wonder if it has a washer that needs to be carried over to the new clamp? do they need a whole day to install?

_Mikey_ · 06-09-2009, 11:27 PM

also received the hose clamp recall letter... i wish i got the damn thing before my bike was in the dealership for a week for the clutch recall...

andy.r1 · 06-10-2009, 12:41 PM

My recall was done at sutton motorcycles on 30/05/09 all I can say sweet
great job done with no problems, have done 600 miles since and prefect,
also got a cb600 bike off them while mine was in.

splatty · 06-11-2009, 6:30 PM

I was up there last Friday having mine serviced and the clutch done Andy.

She's all ready for the rain to stop now !!

Hoody · 06-12-2009, 4:14 PM

Hi

I have had my 4,000 mile service and the two recalls done, has anyone else noticed a difference?

I picked mine up and took it for a 80 mile run and it feels loads different, the bike runs into a corner quicker, and it feels up on power too and 'really' wanting to go.........

......... Hoody