20,000 miles and then poof!

**Big Kahuna** · July 26th, 2010, 05:28 PM

Stator/Rec blew during my trip to Laguna.

Thanks to Kevin at Hollister Honda for meeting me late Sunday night to bring me a battery after my bike died while looking for his shop. The battery helped get me home but I realized along the way that I had a much bigger problem. Nothing more terrifying than riding home for the last 100 miles late at night, looking for safe places to park your bike as it was trying to shut itself down. I man handled it back to the house where it died for the final time about 50 feet from my garage. The last tenth of a mile (my driveway) was all dirt and gravel. I had to continue to blimp the throttle in high revs to avoid the engine shutting down. The rear wheel was sliding all over hell and the echos through the valley at 1:30am probably didn't impress the few neighbors I have.

There was some talk about Honda acknowledging the problem and extending the warranty of the stator/rec. Anyone know what is going on with that?

I looked up some on-line dealers and a few have the part listed as "discontinued" with no other information regarding a replacement.

**Teamzigen** · July 26th, 2010, 06:59 PM

Glad yah made it home Safe with your Rep'05. I was wondering why I did'nt see yah at Denny's Sunday. Good Luck with the stator problem. I have'nt any issues with my stator, must be an'05 issue. No one said anyting 'bout the Rep'07s'.

**The Doctor** · July 26th, 2010, 07:03 PM

Even The Doctor couldn't fix it although I did shock it back into life with my paddles.
Glad you made it home safe.

Doc

**rsxscrazy** · July 26th, 2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teamzigen

Glad yah made it home Safe with your Rep'05. I was wondering why I did'nt see yah at Denny's Sunday. Good Luck with the stator problem. I have'nt any issues with my stator, must be an'05 issue. No one said anyting 'bout the Rep'07s'.

Caugh caught nikki???

**MikeR** · July 26th, 2010, 08:37 PM

crikey...good to see u got home safe, keep us posted about the Honda warranty, it will be interesting to hear the outcome.

**JRepsol** · July 26th, 2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teamzigen

Glad yah made it home Safe with your Rep'05. I was wondering why I did'nt see yah at Denny's Sunday. Good Luck with the stator problem. I have'nt any issues with my stator, must be an'05 issue. No one said anyting 'bout the Rep'07s'.

I have an 07 and my stator and rectifier blew at 11,000 miles. The 05's had the extended warrenty on this issue (07's are S.O.L). Just go to the dealer and they will be able to run it through your VIN. Good luck BK thats a $400 repair at least.

**Rich0** · July 26th, 2010, 10:50 PM

A mate with an 04 blade blew a stator after a 2 day trackie at PI.

Sorry to hear it mate.

**Bikebabe** · July 26th, 2010, 11:01 PM

Glad you got home safe, don't worry about the neighbours, it's not like you do it often - am sure the'd understand if they knew. bummer it needs fixing, hope you get it sorted soon

xx

**risingson05** · July 27th, 2010, 12:06 AM

I blew my stator last summer and it was covered under the stator recall..I don't know if it still into affect right now

..You should check with the dealer,Glad you made it home BK

**Sasser** · July 27th, 2010, 12:12 AM

Of all bleepin' times for "this" to happen eh...

Glad to hear you made it home in one piece Burger King...hopefully you get it all sorted asap hun!

We've all got your back....anything ya need/we can do, just holla!

XO

Johnnio · July 27th, 2010, 04:12 AM

That's a bummer mate, I know only too well how pissed off you must be feeling!

Belch · July 27th, 2010, 04:31 AM

I received a letter from Honda Canada a couple of years ago that stated they were extending the warranty. I will look up the letter to see how long the warranty was extended when I get home from work.

**Teamzigen** · July 27th, 2010, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRepsol

I have an 07 and my stator and rectifier blew at 11,000 miles. The 05's had the extended warrenty on this issue (07's are S.O.L). Just go to the dealer and they will be able to run it through your VIN. Good luck BK thats a $400 repair at least.

11K???... WOW!!!... I have 25K on mine and no problems yet. Done 7-Trackdays last year and 8-Trackdays this year. Along with commuting to work everyday and the occasional canyon-wknd Rides as well.

**Big Kahuna** · July 27th, 2010, 08:30 AM

I think the stator letter states a six year time line, so I should be within that. I wasn't really pissed at the bike, just a little disappointed. I remember telling my bike, "just get me home baby, I'll take care of you if you then, just get me home." The thing finally died literally at my doorstep, after a rough ride home. I was thankful that it got me home and now I need to get busy with my end of the bargain. Getting the thing running again.

**Snotty Scotty** · July 27th, 2010, 01:24 PM

I could have picked you up with the truck.

**Big Kahuna** · July 27th, 2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snotty Scotty

I could have picked you up with the truck.

Yeah, you were the goto guy in case the worst happened. I was determined to get the bike home. Sorry I didn't get to say good by to you and John. I hope you both had a good trip.

**JRepsol** · July 27th, 2010, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teamzigen

11K???... WOW!!!... I have 25K on mine and no problems yet. Done 7-Trackdays last year and 8-Trackdays this year. Along with commuting to work everyday and the occasional canyon-wknd Rides as well.

I was pissed at myself cause I had a feeling the stator was bad and I kept riding and that what resulted in me blowing the rectifier. Could have been avoided if I wasnt so lazy.

TigreST · July 28th, 2010, 04:30 AM

I'm living this dream (nightmare?) with my "07" at the moment.

Not fun trying to nurse a sick RR/R home with your pre-teen daughter on the back. Costly replacement here in Canada also. Just shy of $1000.00 to do the stator, reg/rec and battery.

There's only 12,000 km's on my bike to boot! I've not riden it since the begining of June.

Tony

**risingson05** · July 28th, 2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigreST

I'm living this dream (nightmare?) with my "07" at the moment.

Not fun trying to nurse a sick RR/R home with your pre-teen daughter on the back. Costly replacement here in Canada also. Just shy of $1000.00 to do the stator, reg/rec and battery.

There's only 12,000 km's on my bike to boot! I've not riden it since the begining of June.

Tony

I said GOd damn

Thomkat · July 29th, 2010, 05:14 PM

Hey BK, I seem to recall, no pun intended, a six year timeline on the stator recall. I'd hurry and look into it. I'm sure I still have my warranty extension letter if you need me to look it up for you.

July 26th, 2010, 05:28 PM	#1
Big Kahuna Burger King Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oakhurst, CA Posts: 3,237 Name: William VIN: 2005/0520	20,000 miles and then poof! Stator/Rec blew during my trip to Laguna. Thanks to Kevin at Hollister Honda for meeting me late Sunday night to bring me a battery after my bike died while looking for his shop. The battery helped get me home but I realized along the way that I had a much bigger problem. Nothing more terrifying than riding home for the last 100 miles late at night, looking for safe places to park your bike as it was trying to shut itself down. I man handled it back to the house where it died for the final time about 50 feet from my garage. The last tenth of a mile (my driveway) was all dirt and gravel. I had to continue to blimp the throttle in high revs to avoid the engine shutting down. The rear wheel was sliding all over hell and the echos through the valley at 1:30am probably didn't impress the few neighbors I have. There was some talk about Honda acknowledging the problem and extending the warranty of the stator/rec. Anyone know what is going on with that? I looked up some on-line dealers and a few have the part listed as "discontinued" with no other information regarding a replacement. __________________ Carrozzeria wheels, Revolution Rotors (320mm upgrade kit), FP Racing BK/Camo "Sport" levers, TaylorMade slip-on, LSL rearsets, Hel brake lines, KOYO ceramic bearings, Power Commander III USB, MOTYdesign 8 Cell Lightweight Battery, Motovation axle/swingarm sliders, Luimoto seat skins, CTSmoto blue preload adjusters, CTSmoto blue carbon windscreen, Clear Alternatives integrated smoke tail light, Proton flush mounts, Shogun no-cut sliders, Harris fuel cap, ProGrip SCS gel grips, Tripage LED pegs, Krazy eyes and KITT light.

July 26th, 2010, 06:59 PM	#2
Teamzigen Mr. Personality Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fremont, California Posts: 927 Name: Ferdie VIN: 2007#00101	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! Glad yah made it home Safe with your Rep'05. I was wondering why I did'nt see yah at Denny's Sunday. Good Luck with the stator problem. I have'nt any issues with my stator, must be an'05 issue. No one said anyting 'bout the Rep'07s'.

July 26th, 2010, 07:03 PM	#3
The Doctor Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On Vacation Island Posts: 820 Name: Chris	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! Even The Doctor couldn't fix it although I did shock it back into life with my paddles. Glad you made it home safe. Doc

July 26th, 2010, 08:37 PM	#5
MikeR Super Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edenvale, South Africa Posts: 3,929 Name: Mike VIN: 07/09190	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! crikey...good to see u got home safe, keep us posted about the Honda warranty, it will be interesting to hear the outcome. __________________ Ride it like you stole it. "Stupidly Quick, Underdressed, Ignorant and Dangerous" *Nicky Hayden Tissot Watch, Limited Edition 2007 No 02489*

July 26th, 2010, 10:50 PM	#7
Rich0 Rookie Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 207 Name: Richo	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! A mate with an 04 blade blew a stator after a 2 day trackie at PI. Sorry to hear it mate. __________________ www.fcracing.com

July 26th, 2010, 11:01 PM	#8
Bikebabe Blinker Fluid Babe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,344 Name: Jo	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! Glad you got home safe, don't worry about the neighbours, it's not like you do it often - am sure the'd understand if they knew. bummer it needs fixing, hope you get it sorted soon xx __________________ My Album http://www.repsolforum.com/forums/album.php?u=1549

July 27th, 2010, 12:06 AM	#9
risingson05 Ice Road Stunta Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Anchorage AK Posts: 2,731 Name: joe VIN: 2005/0222	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! I blew my stator last summer and it was covered under the stator recall..I don't know if it still into affect right now..You should check with the dealer,Glad you made it home BK

July 27th, 2010, 12:12 AM	#10
Sasser Buffer Overflow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 3,168 Name: Jennifer VIN: 2007/0029	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! Of all bleepin' times for "this" to happen eh... Glad to hear you made it home in one piece Burger King...hopefully you get it all sorted asap hun! We've all got your back....anything ya need/we can do, just holla! XO __________________ loved by some, hated by many, envied by most, yet wanted by plenty!

July 27th, 2010, 04:12 AM	#11
Johnnio New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Durham UK Posts: 31 Name: John	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! That's a bummer mate, I know only too well how pissed off you must be feeling!

July 27th, 2010, 04:31 AM	#12
Belch Rookie Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London, Canada Posts: 63 Name: Steve VIN: 0054	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! I received a letter from Honda Canada a couple of years ago that stated they were extending the warranty. I will look up the letter to see how long the warranty was extended when I get home from work.

July 27th, 2010, 08:30 AM	#14
Big Kahuna Burger King Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oakhurst, CA Posts: 3,237 Name: William VIN: 2005/0520	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! I think the stator letter states a six year time line, so I should be within that. I wasn't really pissed at the bike, just a little disappointed. I remember telling my bike, "just get me home baby, I'll take care of you if you then, just get me home." The thing finally died literally at my doorstep, after a rough ride home. I was thankful that it got me home and now I need to get busy with my end of the bargain. Getting the thing running again. __________________ Carrozzeria wheels, Revolution Rotors (320mm upgrade kit), FP Racing BK/Camo "Sport" levers, TaylorMade slip-on, LSL rearsets, Hel brake lines, KOYO ceramic bearings, Power Commander III USB, MOTYdesign 8 Cell Lightweight Battery, Motovation axle/swingarm sliders, Luimoto seat skins, CTSmoto blue preload adjusters, CTSmoto blue carbon windscreen, Clear Alternatives integrated smoke tail light, Proton flush mounts, Shogun no-cut sliders, Harris fuel cap, ProGrip SCS gel grips, Tripage LED pegs, Krazy eyes and KITT light.

July 27th, 2010, 01:24 PM	#15
Snotty Scotty Rookie Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oakhurst, CA USA Posts: 236 Name: Larry VIN: 2009,#0061	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! I could have picked you up with the truck.

July 28th, 2010, 04:30 AM	#18
TigreST Novice Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 278 Name: Tony	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! I'm living this dream (nightmare?) with my "07" at the moment. Not fun trying to nurse a sick RR/R home with your pre-teen daughter on the back. Costly replacement here in Canada also. Just shy of $1000.00 to do the stator, reg/rec and battery. There's only 12,000 km's on my bike to boot! I've not riden it since the begining of June. Tony

July 29th, 2010, 05:14 PM	#20
Thomkat Novice Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Near the Dragon Posts: 311 Name: Thom	Re: 20,000 miles and then poof! Hey BK, I seem to recall, no pun intended, a six year timeline on the stator recall. I'd hurry and look into it. I'm sure I still have my warranty extension letter if you need me to look it up for you. __________________ When in doubt....TWIST THE RIGHT GRIP

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