Todays service

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  1. Stevie_d

    Stevie_d Senior Member

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    IMG_5252.jpeg So I took the old repslow for its service today , 16 plate 14,800 miles me the one and only owner . Needed the dreaded brake fluid change . Abs and apparently the worst one to do (e caps ) whatever that means . So for the service and brake fluid doing was all day job and cost me £750 on a plus’s point had a brand new 600rr fort day (lotta fun) got drenched picking my blade up at closing time coming home . What’s annoying is they’ve had all the panels off , radiator off etc etc to get to one of the abs modules . Anyway now I spotted on the way home . The clutch cable is now straight across all the bank of warning lights on the dash . So I can’t see indicators , abs light , fuel light or even the most annoying the green neutral light . Tried pushing the cable down but springs back to where it’s at now . Very annoying I’m assuming there is a clamp behind the radiator. Dunno if it’s another trip back to Honda . Anyone any idea . Below is a pic , dunno if it should be under the ignition or in front of it ?
     
  2. Boothman

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    Should be routed through this bracket
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  3. Stevie_d

    Stevie_d Senior Member

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    It’s through that bracket mate , just the cable has a massive arc on it straight across all the warning lights etc …
     
  4. Boothman

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    Sounds like they’ve gone inside where they should have gone outside somewhere when routing the cable. If it helps, you can show the garage this for how it should look
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    Cheers , I’m back at Honda now , letting them sort it
     
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    Looks like the cable is too long to me.

    Not sure whether its supposed to be routed under or over but it wouldn't do that if it was shorter !
     
  7. Boothman

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    Did it get resolved to your satisfaction?
     
  8. raphael

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    A 750 quid service and they can’t even put it back together properly,classic main dealer that
     
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  9. Broadie

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    What did you actually get for £750? Valve clearances, any large items?
     
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    don't you just hate it when you get your vehicle back with things not put back properly.
    From many years, I have done my own inspection on my car or bike after it has been in a workshop and always find having to put things right.

    what happened to quality control & workmanship??
     
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  11. Stevie_d

    Stevie_d Senior Member

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    Turns out the Honda Technician didn’t put the clutch cable back in a clip , behind the right hand side fairing , it was to the wrong side of clip , letting cable flex up and over the warning lights
     
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  12. bonjo

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    nowadays, this is what you get when you pay a "professional" mechanic to screw up your bike!

    Glad is was sorted.

    check this
     
  13. PauloHRC

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    It just basic stuff though, its not even a difficult job especially for someone who could have done this particular job multiple times!!

    I always take a picture of any job I undertake on my bike or car, helps for putting things back together especially if you're not completing the work in the same day......maybe the 'professionals' should start doing so!! :rolleyes:
     
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    Stevie_d Senior Member

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    Quite liked the ride for the day it was in for service
     
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    Forgot to mention , Honda current labour charge per hour =£90. I’d be very surprised if the guy doing the job is getting more than £15 per hour
     
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  17. raphael

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    Another reason to go to a specialist instead of a stealer, they are fully trained and like to do things to a higher standard they aren’t allowed to at a main dealer, also earning what they are trained to.
     
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