Honda reliablity

wideopen1 · 05-15-2009, 07:02 PM

I've had a couple Hondas, none of them were as reliable as my Kawasakis. Actually, a CBR600 broke down while I was racing and cost me a championship back in 2001.
Then, the last Honda a couple years ago, broke down on the interstate and there I sat. That damn regulator/rectifier went out, just like on every Honda I've had. That bike went on the auction block the next week. That made me mad.
I never had a Kawasaki leave me sit, ever. I run the piss out of my bikes, race, track days, and just general abuse. The Kaws can definitely take it. I work for Keith Code when California Superbike School comes to Mid Ohio.....you should ask him what the most reliable bikes made are. There's a reason he chooses Kawasaki for their school bikes, and has for all these years. And NO, it's not because Kawaski gives him the best deal.
MY 2000 ZX9 had 33,000 miles on it and all I ever did to it was replace the fork seals. Great bike. Still wish I had kept it.
And strangely enough, my GSXR racebike was way more reliable than any Honda racebike I ever had. Don't get me wrong. my generator is Honda, my weedeater is Honda, my push mower is Honda too. I just happen to not think their bikes are all that great. That's been my experience.

Homeslice · 05-22-2009, 08:25 PM

Honda regulator/rectifiers are 80% shit, their stators are 50% shit, and their paint jobs tend to run on the thin side just like Suzuki. Other than that, they're OK I guess. I still think Yamis are the best.

101lifts2 · 05-27-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Honda regulator/rectifiers are 80% shit, their stators are 50% shit, and their paint jobs tend to run on the thin side just like Suzuki. Other than that, they're OK I guess. I still think Yamis are the best.

I think Kawis are the most reliable bikes.

Mr Lefty · 05-28-2009, 07:43 AM

http://rapidshare.com/files/21031066...ANUAL.rar.html

JARVIS518 · 05-29-2009, 12:28 AM

looking for the 05-06 600RR manual anyone have it?

Mr Lefty · 05-29-2009, 10:25 AM

check the archives at 600rr.com that's where I got that one

Chris S · 05-25-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wideopen1

MY 2000 ZX9 had 33,000 miles on it and all I ever did to it was replace the fork seals. Great bike. Still wish I had kept it.

C'mon you already put 33,000 miles on a 2009 sportbike? Did you live on it?

fasternyou929 · 05-25-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris S

C'mon you already put 33,000 miles on a 2009 sportbike? Did you live on it?

You might want to re-read that.

05-22-2009, 08:25 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Honda regulator/rectifiers are 80% shit, their stators are 50% shit, and their paint jobs tend to run on the thin side just like Suzuki. Other than that, they're OK I guess. I still think Yamis are the best. Last edited by Homeslice; 05-22-2009 at 08:35 PM..

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05-15-2009, 07:02 PM	#1
wideopen1 Trailer Queen Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 12	I've had a couple Hondas, none of them were as reliable as my Kawasakis. Actually, a CBR600 broke down while I was racing and cost me a championship back in 2001. Then, the last Honda a couple years ago, broke down on the interstate and there I sat. That damn regulator/rectifier went out, just like on every Honda I've had. That bike went on the auction block the next week. That made me mad. I never had a Kawasaki leave me sit, ever. I run the piss out of my bikes, race, track days, and just general abuse. The Kaws can definitely take it. I work for Keith Code when California Superbike School comes to Mid Ohio.....you should ask him what the most reliable bikes made are. There's a reason he chooses Kawasaki for their school bikes, and has for all these years. And NO, it's not because Kawaski gives him the best deal. MY 2000 ZX9 had 33,000 miles on it and all I ever did to it was replace the fork seals. Great bike. Still wish I had kept it. And strangely enough, my GSXR racebike was way more reliable than any Honda racebike I ever had. Don't get me wrong. my generator is Honda, my weedeater is Honda, my push mower is Honda too. I just happen to not think their bikes are all that great. That's been my experience.

05-28-2009, 07:43 AM	#4
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	http://rapidshare.com/files/21031066...ANUAL.rar.html

05-29-2009, 12:28 AM	#5
JARVIS518 BOOBS!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saratoga, NY Moto: 06 CBR 600RR Posts: 1,188	looking for the 05-06 600RR manual anyone have it?

05-29-2009, 10:25 AM	#6
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	check the archives at 600rr.com that's where I got that one