First of all, let me introduce myself. I have been lurking and reading for some time, but this is my first post. Also let me apologize for this first post being such a downer -- I wish it wasn't that way, believe me.
I bought the bike in Corinth, MS in Aug.-- planning to use it for hunting. First week of Dec, it had right at 7hrs and 30miles -- not so much as a speck of mud on the machine. It makes a clanking noise and seizes -- took to dealer same day. Diagnosed within a week as an "exploded" oil pump, and the engine was run for an unknown amount of time without bein supplied with oil. The servicing dealer is not in Starkville, MS, and other than being slow and a bit backed up have been very nice and up front with me the whole way thru. All internals of the engine will be replaced, and we are currently waiting on one gasket set b4 the rebuild is complete.
Worried that I have simply purchase a problem-proned lemon, I have had numerous people telling me to b*** and moan for a new bike. I can't make myself be the ahole needed to bring about such a decision.
However, due to the inconvenience brought about by such a severe problem this early in the atv's life, I would be lying if I said that I don't think Honda owes me something. Thus, I called them last week with a request that they help/reimburse me for a purchased ext. warranty. After all, I have not even been able to ride it to check out if some other problems might pop up. Because of THEIR problem, how can I assess whether or not I have indeed bought a lemon, b4 the 6mo. warranty is up. Not having the bike during hunting season robbed me of a ton of seat time.
The Honda people were to call me within 2 business days with a response to my polite request. As arrogantly as he could, the Honda rep denied my request after I CALLED HIM on the 3rd day. Although, he purportedly gave it consideration with upper management, he alluded that it was an absurd request and they simply have "no way of doing such a thing." If it was so absurd, why deliberate at all? So now, I am fulfilling my promise in spreading my story to everyone who will listen.
Has anyone heard of a mechanical problem like this? Can anyone offer me any advice? Again sorry, to have to post something like this. I am NOT a Honda basher as I was very loyal to the brand prior to this. I have a thread at the HL message board that I started with the onset of the problem, and will be updating it soon with this news. Thanks ahead of time, and sorry for the length.
I bought the bike in Corinth, MS in Aug.-- planning to use it for hunting. First week of Dec, it had right at 7hrs and 30miles -- not so much as a speck of mud on the machine. It makes a clanking noise and seizes -- took to dealer same day. Diagnosed within a week as an "exploded" oil pump, and the engine was run for an unknown amount of time without bein supplied with oil. The servicing dealer is not in Starkville, MS, and other than being slow and a bit backed up have been very nice and up front with me the whole way thru. All internals of the engine will be replaced, and we are currently waiting on one gasket set b4 the rebuild is complete.
Worried that I have simply purchase a problem-proned lemon, I have had numerous people telling me to b*** and moan for a new bike. I can't make myself be the ahole needed to bring about such a decision.
However, due to the inconvenience brought about by such a severe problem this early in the atv's life, I would be lying if I said that I don't think Honda owes me something. Thus, I called them last week with a request that they help/reimburse me for a purchased ext. warranty. After all, I have not even been able to ride it to check out if some other problems might pop up. Because of THEIR problem, how can I assess whether or not I have indeed bought a lemon, b4 the 6mo. warranty is up. Not having the bike during hunting season robbed me of a ton of seat time.
The Honda people were to call me within 2 business days with a response to my polite request. As arrogantly as he could, the Honda rep denied my request after I CALLED HIM on the 3rd day. Although, he purportedly gave it consideration with upper management, he alluded that it was an absurd request and they simply have "no way of doing such a thing." If it was so absurd, why deliberate at all? So now, I am fulfilling my promise in spreading my story to everyone who will listen.
Has anyone heard of a mechanical problem like this? Can anyone offer me any advice? Again sorry, to have to post something like this. I am NOT a Honda basher as I was very loyal to the brand prior to this. I have a thread at the HL message board that I started with the onset of the problem, and will be updating it soon with this news. Thanks ahead of time, and sorry for the length.