86 replies to this topic

[Matthew911 TT Bronze Member]

Ryan i think i will just ride them, if they blow they blow, if Honda doesnt fix them then they can take by buisness and shove it up there ***. The NMA added a CRF150R only class this year, be interesting to see how many show up out of 3500 entries especially after this camshaft causing people the shaft.

[nebert TT Newbie]

I didn't think my numbers were in the recall, but I got my notice from HONDA

[mike250kx TT Member]

I was in a dealership here in Las Vegas yesterday trying to see a CRF150RB expert. All they said they had in stock was the CRF150R. My son is a bit too tall for the 150R so we really want the 150RB. The dealer sales rep didn't bother to tell us about the update (recall), instead, he ask us if we wanted to leave a deposit and he would order one. We didn't leave any deposit because we wanted to size one up before buying so we went to another dealer and where told about the recall. They told us that they were ordered to stop sales until the recall kits were received and the required repairs were complete. He actually said it was a clutch problem. I think he had it mixed up with the crf250R witch has a clutch recall.

[joegencon TT Member]

Too many people complaining about this it's official Honda steped up and did what they always do stand behind their bikes.  When the parts come in youll make an appointment they will replace the cam you will pick up your bike and go riding.  Simple as that be happy they are offering to fix it remember there is no warranty on race bikes they shouldnt have to do a thing but im sure glad they are.  Thank you Honda for stepping up and doing what other companies wont.

[djtroy TT Gold Member]

I got a call today and the Honda guy said they have the fix ready and hes going to order the parts today and give me a call.

[bjgocougs TT Bronze Member]

Anybody have any updates or have taken their bike in?  My dealer still has no parts.

[Dezrat TT Member]

bjgocougs said:

Anybody have any updates or have taken their bike in?  My dealer still has no parts.

My duaghter's CRF150 is in the shop since last Tuesday. Still no parts today.

[THECHAD TT Bronze Member]

I'm on a waiting list, and they now say parts should be in first part of next week.

[Eddie Sisneros]

we got 5 kits this am.did 5 of the bikes we had waiting.im sure you guys will have your doen soon.

[nick250f TT Bronze Member]

What parts are they replacing and how much down time does it normally take.. 1 day.. 2 ?  .. We are over an hour from the closest dealer.

thanks

Nick...

[Eddie Sisneros]

intake valve springs,camshaft and the associated gaskets.

the job pays 2.3 hours.

you should communicate with your dealer for estimated down time.

[BensonRacing TT Member]

Got my new cam installed yesterday by Donnell's Honda in Independence, MO. Also added a 45 slow jet, went ahead and replaced the top end since the cylinder was off... the bike had about 30 hours on it. I do have to say, by the looks of the piston that came out, it probably could have went 60 hours easy. I mean it looked good.

I gotta give a big thanks to Donnell's Honda. Bart, Jesse & Larry, you guys hooked us up, the bike runs better than new. Service after the sale is hard to find these days, but you guys have got it down! Thanks again.

Floyd & Justin #94

[Big Tim TT Bronze Member]

Roseville Cycle in Roseville just told me they got 40 kits in last friday. They said they already have done 15+ units.

[BC3 TT Addict]

Matthew911 said:

Thats just fricking great, next weekend we are supposed to be leaving to go and race in Las Vegas for the world minis, both of our bikes are in the screwed up camshaft range, what do we do? go and take a chance that they will not break, if they do is Honda going to warranty them when the engine grenades, stay home and twiddle our thumbs and not ride them until they get the camshafts in, when are they coming ? no dealer here has them here, thats screwed up, now i am out of $300 in entry fees, valuable experience and sitting around doing nothing when we are used to racing every weekend. Was anybody told that they cannot ride them? my paperwork just says there is a recall. Whats next to break or get recalled? first year production, should have known better to buy.

  If it were me and I had a chance of winning that race I would call American Honda in LA and tell them what you just told us...They want you to win races on their bikes. See what they want you tpo do and what they will do for you if the cam breaks while at the races...Who knows they may just tell you to go racing and if it breaks will pay for it. No since wasting the season....

[motomom27 TT Member]

we were one of the lucky ones with the recall cam and if yours is one of them they'll send you a letter,but we had already decided to do the top end before,our son races and practices alot and with about 25 hours the motor is gettin' tired!!!! using hot cam stage 1,pro curcuit piston,tokyo mods cam chain tensioner,port and polish the head,heavy duty valve springs,should be awesome:applause: If looking for exhaust White Bros. carbon pro is awsome and their carb. kit,WOW a must have:thumbsup:

[motomom27 TT Member]

I'd get hot cam if I were you,they are way better and stronger than stock and if your racing definatley!!they are avalible stage1 for top and bottom or stage 2 for top,check it out at hotcams.com

[djtroy TT Gold Member]

My dealer SUCKS. I am still waiting for the kit. Is this normal or is he BS'ing me again as usual?

PS I paid them $5200 OTD with a18% interest rate.

[Hale701 TT Member]

It's not a good idea to go out and race the bike if it's one with a faulty cam. Yea Honda will replace what is broken, but are they gonna pay for the hospital bill from you or your kid going down. What usually happens if the motor locks up when on the face of a triple wfo and that cam fails? I think everyone on here knows what would happen. Bad day if you ask me. I wouldn't put my child in that situation. That's Russian rootlet! It's gonna fail, but when is the question.

[CRFracer17 TT Member]

what about the 250 clutch outer recall,  i have an 07 250 so what should i do should i take it in for the new parts

[CRFracer17 TT Member]

djtroy said:

My dealer SUCKS. I am still waiting for the kit. Is this normal or is he BS'ing me again as usual?

PS I paid them $5200 OTD with a18% interest rate.

I paid 5600 otd for my 07 crf250r at rydersvillie in west virginia they dont charge sales tax on their bikes its a great place and its where i go to get all my bikes