Hey fellas have a couple of question that I hope you guys can answer..I'm a little unclear about the specifics..thanks

a) What exactly does a factory warranty entail on a new bike?

b) Upon my 600 mile break in period, do I need to take the bike back to the same dealer I bought it from to continue the warranty ? or can I take it to a different mechanic to do this work and let him sign the manual section ?

Thanks for any help..

 

Answer: If it's like mine, the factory warranty is a bumper to bumper coverage of all the parts on your bike, for unlimited miles, while in the warranty period (mine is 5 years). Parts NOT covered are wear items, such as brake pads and rotors, clutch discs, fluids, chain and sprockets, etc. Other than that... if anything breaks as a result of a FACTORY DEFECT (AKA, you're cruising down the street, drop it down a gear to pass someone and suddenly the motor throws a rod... or your tranny just goes out... or your exhaust pips snaps at a weld, whatever), it's covered for parts and labor at an authorized honda shop who can make claims to honda's warranty department. Obviously, if you wreck and break something... it's not covered.

Answer: You do not HAVE to take the bike back to the dealer you bought the bike from. I, personally, rec. a Honda dealer for that check... but for no other reason than my own personal piece of mind. Any legit motorcycle mechanic at a shop can do this service and your warranty will be fine. Keep your receipts handy as well after they sign off on it.

 

...thanks for your time...and input.. Yeah I also thought about having the Honda mech..but wasn't sure about the warranty issue being validated. cool...