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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    If anyone here from the UK is interested in a white VFR1200 DCT with a brand new engine then please send me a private message. Photo...
    Post by: Pitfox, Oct 4, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    A big thank you to all who supported me here....... and thanks for nothing to all who didn't (you know who you are) Kind regards, Pitfox
    Post by: Pitfox, Oct 3, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    Final update: I have today received a letter from Honda UK thanking me for writing to Honda head office in Japan. Honda UK say that after...
    Post by: Pitfox, Oct 3, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    Update: I have had no joy from the MCIA conciliation service and Honda UK are refusing to budge an inch from their position as Pontius Pilate....
    Post by: Pitfox, Sep 12, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    Honda UK Customer services say the bike is out of warranty and covered 9000 miles between services instead of 8000 miles. As a result they will...
    Post by: Pitfox, Jul 12, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    The man at Honda Chiswick said they suspect it is a crankshaft failure but they can't be sure until they strip down the engine. They will not do...
    Post by: Pitfox, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    Update: Honda Chiswick have done a technical report. Honda UK have asked for photos. The nice man at Honda Chiswick says that Honda UK will...
    Post by: Pitfox, Jun 16, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    I will get a full diagnostic breakdown next week from Honda Chiswick. Honda in Bury St Edmunds say there was a lot of swarf in the engine......
    Post by: Pitfox, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    I do know the facts. The failure had nothing to do with the service. It has something to do with well documented weaknesses with 2010 engines....
    Post by: Pitfox, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    [ATTACH] Sad to see him splashing about in the shallow end of the gene pool. Only three mutations account for all defective alleles causing...
    Post by: Pitfox, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    A euphemism I think, and laconic with it.:smug: Idiopathic apoplexy seems to be the most common complaint on the majority of interweb...
    Post by: Pitfox, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    Will do. I expect it will have to go to court, but I'm fine with that. My solicitor says the Consumer Protection Act has specific clauses under...
    Post by: Pitfox, Jun 8, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    It's an idiot not a idiot......Get it right. English not your first language? You do seem to speak cretin very well for a troglodyte.(I expect...
    Post by: Pitfox, Jun 8, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    Just to be clear here. I am not a mechanically aware gear head biker Noises including got serious 5miles outside Swaffham. I was hoping I...
    Post by: Pitfox, Jun 5, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present
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    VFR 1200 DCT Catastrophic Engine Failure at 17000 miles.

    It's the mileage on the engine that stuns me..... Both my Blackbirds got to 60,000 miles with no problems. That's what gave me confidence that...
    Post by: Pitfox, Jun 3, 2016 in forum: 7th Generation 2010-Present