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Title: Useless warranty
Post by: Orcade-Ian on November 27, 2022, 09:30:56 AM
I recently purchased a Honda CB550 F1 which is only just over 47 years old and when I checked the oil, it needed a teaspoon full to bring it to the full mark - will it need new piston rings having burned so much oil in such a short space of time?  Furthermore, the battery on this machine had deteriorated so much that it had disappeared completely with only the vent tube, strap and cables still present.  Do I have a valid claim against Honda for supplying a machine unfit for purpose?

Ian

PS still enjoying this wonderful bike from James!
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: Sesman on November 27, 2022, 09:32:40 AM
😁
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 27, 2022, 10:06:41 AM
Be prepared for huge legal fees - might not be worth 😤😤😤
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: Bryanj on November 27, 2022, 10:13:05 AM
I think that is just the newness worn off and would raise the standard dealer comment of "they all do that sir"
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on November 27, 2022, 10:24:35 AM
Check the air in the tyres is still all there.
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: Orcade-Ian on November 27, 2022, 10:39:30 AM
Checked the tyres for air and some of that had gone too!  It just strengthens my case! :)

Ian
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on November 27, 2022, 10:47:53 AM
Like they say. Jap crap!
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on November 27, 2022, 11:33:25 AM
In the small print of the Warranty for the UK sales the lifetime guarantee works on a reducing basis.
Year 1 - full cover.
Year 2 - parts only.
Year 3 - 50% parts only discount.
Year 4 - 25% discount on parts only.
Year 5 - 10% discount on parts only.
etc
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.Year 50 - We will accept your old Honda if it is in full working order as deposit against a new similar Honda model.












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Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: SumpMagnet on November 27, 2022, 11:49:16 AM
I am sure if you return the complete machine to Japan, they will refund you the original purchase price.

You do have the receipt I take it?
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: Orcade-Ian on November 27, 2022, 12:50:41 PM
Oh, bugger!
Had the receipt but it got left in me pants pocket when they were washed!  It just disintegrated!

Ian
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: Bryanj on November 27, 2022, 01:25:53 PM
What your trousers!
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: Orcade-Ian on November 27, 2022, 03:26:44 PM
Oh yeah Bryan, they were my trousers - I've never been a cross dresser but I was really angry when I found the receipt was gone to pulp.

Enough, now before we get our collars felt by Steve!

Ian
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: philward on November 27, 2022, 03:34:35 PM
Oh, bugger!
Had the receipt but it got left in me pants pocket when they were washed!  It just disintegrated!

Ian
Is there a claim against the washing machine manufacturer Ian?

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Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: Orcade-Ian on November 27, 2022, 03:39:47 PM
Might be Phil,
I remember that case with an American President who denied having taken part in horizontal jogging - where there's a stain there's a claim!

Ian
Title: Re: Useless warranty
Post by: Johnny4428 on November 27, 2022, 07:28:45 PM
What the ….. you go away for the weekend and return to find the above. 🤣🤣🤣