Hi all, My name is Pete and i've had my 2017 fireblade for a few months now (1st ltr bike!!) and i have to say it's an amazing bike! I've put an evotec tail tidy on it, factory quick shifter and blipper, red wheel tapes (why not..) and seat cowl. (photo attached) I have had one recurring fault on it where the display fogs up in cold weather after the bikes been running, Honda have replaced the clocks twice so far and i expect they'll have to do it again when the cold weather comes back. I've just found your forum and thought i'd say hi and ask a question if i may? I think i need a new chain as it seems to be on the limit of the coloured marks (i'll attach a photo) if someone could take a look and advise me either way i would be very grateful. Thanks Pete
Hi and welcome, Addo. Yep, nice bike and one you'll enjoy. How many miles on it? and also appears to have had no lubrication which might have contributed to its wear.
welcome to the site, nice bike, I would say that chain is done. The clocks have been replaced twice in the time you've owned it? Seems like they aren't fixing the issue, merely replacing parts that will eventually fail again.
I'm wondering how the bike is being stored or cleaned, because over the last few months (the stated period of ownership) we haven't exactly had 'cold weather'.
hi & thanks, it must be a manufacturing fault but they just kept replacing it every time (i'm on my 3rd display/clock) which is why i'm probably going to be back there when it gets cold again! I couldn't find any one else thats had this problem which is very annoying as the display is part of the reason i got the bike. maybe fogging is the wrong word more like getting moisture inside and making a rainbow effect on the display
apologies for the confusion, i've had it since march so 6 months, maybe "few" wasn't the right word, it's in a garage
No probs. It seems logical that moisture is seeping through the back, perhaps where wiring enters the unit. It's equally logical that your dealer would have checked this - though not guaranteed. It can't be put down to any other cause than a bad seal.
On three units? That's just improbable. I would think something else is causing the moisture to get into the unit...but what it could be, I haven't a clue.
unless its the internal parts of the unit (PCB?) thats getting hot and the cold external temp is causing it??? i don't know and nor do Honda!
so do I !! not sure where I would stand legally? they did say last time if it happens again it (the whole bike) might have to to back to Honda UK to be checked
Chain wear Try lifting the chain off the sprocket, don't just look at the dodgily placed stickers. Post a pic of you doing this. Condensation As you now know it's a problem, don't go near the clocks with a wet sponge, hose or jet wash. Don't start it up just after washing with the bike stood still. That will allow all the moisture evaporating off the exhaust to enter the clocks. I had this problem with my 2012. I never took it to the dealer, I just did the things I mention above. There is no need to bath the clocks with a sopping wet sponge of hot water. A damp microfibre cloth should suffice.
I seriously doubt you need a new chain after less than 2000 miles. Unless you use your bike for towing artics
Such would be the case for those of us who care for our bikes. From what I read, @Addo is the second owner of this bike. It could be the case that the first owner gave the bike a hard time. Whilst its exterior presentation is perfect, the sprocket shows distinct signs of wear and corrosion. There is less lube on there than in my bedside drawer, AND I am quite confident in saying the bike has a new rear tyre. Be wise, and get it checked at a reliable dealer.
The sprockets do not look worn at all. Ignore the stickers. A new chain and sprockets could set you back £200. You don't want to be spending that sort of dosh needlessly. I wonder how many miles a BSB chain will do before replacement. Addo what area do you live in?
