Rebel 1100 Oil Leak Update (Spoiler Alert: Absolute Nightmare)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 เม.ย. 2023
- Ah yes...the Rebel 1100 oil leak saga continues. I wish I could say it's fixed after the 13 days it just spent in the shop, but it's not. The video should explain everything.
As much as this situation sucks, I want to give a huge THANK YOU to @hondamotorcycles for making the call to "good will" my stator. Hopefully this is a step in the right direction for getting this issue resolved for not only myself, but all current and future Rebel 1100 owners as well. This bike is still my favorite bike I've ever owned and I just want to help all of us Rebel 1100 owners have miles of trouble-free ownership!
As for Pete's Cycle...I don't see myself going back there ever again after this BS, but you guys can make your own judgement call based off the situation. Just sucks because it's where I bought my bike and I've never had an issue there until now.
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Bro, great job for not getting duped by these scam artist dealerships. I hate it when these people take advantage of situations like this.
Thanks for documenting and making it public for Honda to notice.
Honda HAS noticed, and this oil leak is already warrantied. Pete's Cycle is just being dishonest and ripping Burch off.
Honda knows about it, mine had the same stator leak, but I bought the extended warrenty. The dealer told me honda was aware of the problem.
@@frankfromchicago9248 Exactly. They're well aware of the problem, and this issue is 100% covered in the general engine warranty for the motorcycle because we've literally done them a few times already on different bikes at my shop. And Burch not being made aware of these by the cycle shop he took this to just shows that the shop, or at least the CSA that handled his intake forms and maintenance request was at best, dishonest about the issue.
Honda knows and only cares if it saves them $$$$ til then they want you to pay them more for their mistakes
@@TH-camsucksdix I'm not sure you understand how a warranty works. This specific leak is covered under the general engine warranty and costs $0. You'd still have to pay for an oil change though.
That bike shop just gained a lot of bad PR and word of mouth, hope they feel it was worth it especially coming from a prominent youtuber based nearby. Definitely looking like a recall issue, and you're right, the more people that fix it themselves the less of an issue Honda sees it as, and will continue to ignore it
Hang on a second we should not bash any repair shop unless they screwed up the bike? We still need them and it seems to me they could not agree on to charge for oil change or not? The oil was not defective the craftsmanship was? So I don’t think the shop should cover the oil change maybe Honda but not the shop.
@@rogerparliman1892 no bashing, but you can see what they tried to do, sneak in the cost of an oil change when it should have been covered by the stator repair, since to do that would have required an oil change anyhow
@@mikes.7900 Wouldn't the oil change still be an separate fee apart from the stator repair on the bill? Repair bills I get are itemized.
@@HifeMan The issue is that it was itemized already once, Honda comes in to remove the Stator charge, so the shop comes back to add an additional charge for more money.
@@rogerparliman1892 so being dodgy as shit with overcharging customers and double dipping for work is okay as long because they didn't have the chance to break it?
what a shitty lack of accountability
Sounds like a shop I'd never go back to, if this were me going through this situation. They were 100% trying to nickel and dime you for every cent they could get out of you.
If you didn't catch it, Honda just recalled the smaller Rebels for crankcase oil leaks two weeks ago. In that case they painted a small bit that wasn't supposed to be and it leaked from there.
Wow...Rebels, Monkey Bikes, Groms ..what has happened to Honda? Not the Honda I remember from the 80s/90s, never had any of my stuff recalled back then and never had any issues.
@@robbieracer3294 maybe the machines get more sophisticated - DCT wasn't around in the 80's . and by the way - cars and any other machines from the 80's HAD $h!t LOAD OF PROBLEMS. what they didn't had was million sensors connected to computer and many other parts like fuel injection and cruise control and many more components .
Okay No 1100 Rebel for me , this has made up my mind. Does the 500 have the same issue ?? I'm keeping my 22 Grom for my main mini 🎉 ❤
Yes, everything is so complicated these days. I just went back to my roots, and bought a 1973 Honda 750 K3! Well cared for with only 30k miles on it. Back in the day (when I was a kid!), I purchased a new 1975 Honda 750 K5. Put over 100k trouble-free miles on it; went cross country in 1979, and toured up and down the east coast and locally quite frequently. Also commuted to work and college. No recalls, never broke down and was easy to maintain; I performed most of the service on my own.
@@robertbarel896 Bro this 1100 in the video isn't a DCT.
oil leaks, tires causing wabble, suspension problems....i am starting to think the bike isn't worth the trouble
Seems like the oil leaks were mainly on the first model year runs. However if thats the case then honda figured out the issue post 2021 and should have made it a recall.
Shit tires will cause any bike to have issues. Buy better tires and these bikes have zero issues with wobble. As for this oil leak, it isn't a big deal and is already covered through Honda's warranty. Pete's Cycle was just being dishonest and not wanting to "lose" money on doing a warranty shop.
@@DaroffApFire This is a decently expensive bike and what is supposed to be one of the most reputable brands. The tires shouldn't be god-tier or michelins but they better not be "shit tires". Tires are expensive to replace especially when you just bought a brand new bike for 12k after taxes/fees.
@@mexifry222 I mean. The god-tier tires are Continentals, but yeah I do understand what you're saying. I, however, haven't experienced any problems whatsoever with the Rebel 1100's I've ridden at 100MPH speeds, even while making turns. And I've been on a few. We just don't have enough documented data to support the claim that these bikes have any inherent wobble coming from the front end.
@@robbieracer3294 I literally said that the most important thing you can do for front end handling, including wobble, is get good tires. And yeah it's a shame they don't give you the best tires you can buy when you purchase the bike. I know 11k is cheap for a new motorcycle, but still, tires aren't that expensive.
Thank you for this update. I've been narrowing down which bike to add to my garage for a while now and the Honda Rebel 1100 has consistently been on that list for its low price and expected reliability. Hearing this from you, a person who loves their bike, is definitely altering my list. Thank you, sir.
Yo Burch, master tech of 15 years here. That oil leak is warrantied through Honda because it's a common issue from the factory. It should have ONLY costed you the amount of the oil change. I've done a few of them at my shop. The reason why they are trying to charge you for this, is because shops make very little (if any) money on warranty jobs.
We used to actually lose money on warrantee work, simply because the labour rate was lower and it stopped you from doing work at the full rate, also warrantee work is notoriously hard to do in the amount of time they allow.
@@onecookieboy Yep I've had the same issue from time to time. But I don't do my work simply to make money. If i was concerned with making loads of money there are many other things I could be doing other than running a shop and being a tech myself. I do it because I enjoy it, and it helps those who need it. And that's enough for me.
That said, this job about the oil leaks on these bikes isn't labor intensive and can be done in about an hour. So even if the cycle shop Burch went to wasn't doing it under warranty (which is already a huge red flag about their business practices), then their goal is to simply rip people off by lying to them. And that honestly pisses me off as someone in the trade.
This is wild... You original plan on using Honda bond was the way to go. My dealer did that and only charged me $90 for the work. $180 for the inspection and $90 for the work (with the oil change). It was a bit much but it wasn't $900+. I guess some people have dealerships, others have STEALERships. Hope it works out bro.
When I first saw you say $939, I thought that would be the entire repair, both sides. But $939 when you could remove that cover and put new Honda bond? Honda needs to do a TSB for this issue to cover the cost for anyone experiencing it.
I better go check mine! I love how calm you stayed on that call 😊
im afraid to look
“You’re still saving 300$ so I don’t see the issue.” The issue is it’s a bike that is like a year old and has all of 5,000 miles on it.
@@azerogliev6520 lol you work for them bro? Or just have a ton of loyalty? 🤣
@@mattrosenberg6108 No, he's being realistic. A motorcycle is an expensive hobby. Buy a cage for your basic transportation or Uber it. I bought a used 2018 Harley Davidson with 15k miles on it. I would expect, even if I bought a NEW HD, that outside of the warranty period, I am liable for any problems or repairs it might need. That's why I buy a used bike, I let the original new owner deal with repairs under warranty. I no longer trust dealerships for anything, I use independent shops.
"OK that sounds well, wish you good weekend" awful way to quickly end a call when you realize you've been caught 😆
Good job not giving in to that shop. That is 100% some scam stuff. Unless there is evidence of communication between that shop and Honda regarding the good will of the part, I would not be quick to believe it. They easily could have found a cheap or used replacement part and were ready to be duplicitous because the entire conversation you recorded sounds duplicitous. Hopefully Honda does a recall, however, rather than just do a public campaign on your prospective channels, have you guys talked about doing a call in, where you get people together with this problem and you all call into Honda all in the same day. Essentially run a call in lobby with people affected by this. That generally is going to get some big corporate attention.
Buddy thats an absolutely savage idea! Thumbs up on the call center idea
I have the exact same bike, thanks for bringing this issue to light. I hope this was more of an issue with that shop and in the end Honda helps with a stator and you get it resolved somewhere else. That was painful to watch / hear the poor customer service.
good job getting your bike back man. Lots of horror stories out there of dealerships just racking on pointless parts. I mean was your stator grommet even damaged, I doubt it. I think they were just trying to lure you in with the free stator you probably don't even need. best of luck to you.
I'm not sure that's entirely what's happening here, i can buy that Honda have changed the guidance and actually do want the stator change this time (rather than it being the dealer going rogue), but if the partzilla price for a stator is 280 or so, and the dealer price is 420, Honda going over the dealer's head and offering a free stator to the customer means the dealer misses out on their roughly $150 markup just on the part.
Amazingly, just after that, the dealer helpfully remembers they were apparently supposed to whack on £150 for an oil change. i wouldn't even call it sketchy, it's outright slimy AF
Thanks for the video. It is very important.
I got 13,000 plus miles on my 21 Rebel 1100cc DCT and no issues yet, but I'm watching it now like a hawk. Greetings from NJ Sea Bright.
You channel gave me that extra nudge to go ahead and buy my own 2022 rebel 1100 DCT. It's my first motorcycle I wish I had done this years ago. Keep up the great work.👍👏
As someone who use to work as a mechanic at a ford dealer you always incude all things that need to be done in all estimates otherwise you just eat it.
I just had mine start leaking from the stator wire in the exact same way. Thank you for posting this. It made diagnosing much easier
It sucks. I was lucky I found the leak a week before the warranty expired and they fixed. Also, I went ahead and bought the 5 year warranty. Better safe than sorry. I would seal the side cover for now, so you can ride peacefully at the meet. Good luck 👍🏼
Fixed yourself and save money dude, that what I did when my rebel started leaking from the stator grommet. Hope the best for you.
Thank you, Pig, for being the comedic humor in this horror story.
Hahah you win the best comment for sure! 😂🏆🤘🏻
Great video Burch !!! 🤙🏽
sorry to hear that man!
I had the exact problem if your trying to keep #s.Happy to say my dealer DHY in Depford NJ did not jerk me around. Had a great time this weekend with everybody. RIDE SAFE EVERYBODY. See everyone next time😎
This just sounds like every interaction a vehicle owner has ever had with a mechanic
Are people seeing leaks in the 2022 and 2023 or just the 2021?
Great video as always!
Thx for the job to put that in public ! And btw, there is 2 things a rider needs. First a good bike and second a good mechanic / workshop.. one to trust. The other ones we call them *the friendly ones*, are just there to make money on your back. greets !
I did the stator sealant job on my CB1100. Very easy job. Just do the job yourself cut out the dealer, forget the warranty… The dealer would probably do it wrong anyway… On the bleed valve; on my CRF there are two grommets inside one for oil and one for coolant. I had coolant leak out and had it replaced. Still leaked a little tho. Never had oil out of it. Out of curiosity I visited a dealer and saw 2 new CRF 300 bikes one leaking coolant and one leaking oil.
Anyway I know that’s not your specific bike but Honda’s share lots of the same ethos/design throughout models.
Hey! Thanks for the video. Checked mine (also 2021) and it's not leaking as bad as yours but I can see a coat of oil on the left side that probably isn't supposed to be there. I'll keep an eye and probably ask honda to check before my warranty expires.
I wasn't very handy with a wrench until I started riding. Had my first bike for 15 years and after a few bad experiences with various shops I swore to just start doing my own work. They want way too much money and there's enough info on forums to handle most every issue. Did a carb rebuild, stator replacement, valve adjustment, rear end replacement (shaft driven Vulcan), speedo sprocket, brakes and oil changes. Over the years I probably saved thousands in dealer markups/labor hours and really learned to understand my machine. It'll be a process, there's going to be some blood, sweat, tears and some cussing, but I'd start doing work on your bike myself and make videos on it.
Thanks for making this public I’ll not be getting a rebel 1100 like I thought until this gets solve
glad I found this video. ill just hold off on the rebel until next year. maybe theyll fix the problem by then
Me and my husband have changed plenty of stators without draining the oil. From the Stator cover you only really lose about a shot glass worth of oil. You can just top it off.
have been thinking about getting the 1100T (deluxe) but a continuing problem like the oil leak is a concern, even my current Harley does not leak. wow thanks for the insight.
Thank you! It looks like I have this leak on my 2021 DCT!
Things like this are why I'm so glad to have a good relationship with my dealership outside of sales and service.
Gday mate
Honda CMX 1100 owner from down under(Australia)
Found same oil leak
Don’t drain the oil, lean the bike over 30 degrees to the right , and do the reseal
( I’m a qualified mech, did my apprenticeship on mainly Honda bikes)
Cheers
Craigo
Great video man! I have the 300 model and I’ve noticed an extremely light oil leak underneath the bike, i haven’t quite deduced where it’s coming from but it seem to be seeping slowly but consistently and develops into a drop just below the housing for the oil filter before it drips.
After reading a few reviews I think the crank case may have something to do with it.
I just had a similar story with a f150 water leak , self diag , self fix on what I feel is a crap design flaw. Your journey has made me slightly apprehensive on buying my rebel which is still on back order with no light at the end of the tunnel
@@azerogliev6520 im picky looking for a 23 manual green, which is nowhere to be found on the west coast it seems.
Hey Burch, I've got the 2021 1100 as well, and it's got a decent oil leak in the same spot. Been following your updates. Let us know what you decide to do. If you fix it yourself, please do a video of it, so the rest of us can fix ours. Sucks this is an issue with the bike we love so much. Thanks for your content! -Natalie
One of the great things about Japanese bixe over British bixe in the 60's etc was that they didn't leak oil. Honda seem to have drop the ball on this model potentially. Well done you for sticking your neck out and saying this should be a recall.
Totally suck! 😎 Is this a common complaint registered? Sounds like a recall issue to me! Man, faulty product as it stands. no external damage that would have caused it. Hope it gets resolved, keep us posted. Good luck!
After watching your video, I'm glad that I kept my Rebel 500...no leaks! Thanks for the update.
Watching this video and reading comments like this make me have second thoughts about buying my 2023 Rebel 1100. I did get the extended warranty but disheartening to know know that the bike has a known issue and Honda refuses to acknowledge or do anything about it. And I currently have an older Yamaha Rhino and was looking to upgrade it to a Honda ATV. Mine only has a little over 400 miles as I've just had it a few months and waiting on the weather to warm up. Really love the bike so far and how it rides but looking at a few years down the road wondering if it will turn into a money pit. And I know money pits as I own a Jeep Wrangler lol!
Guess I'll just wait and see.
BTW. Two of the best mods I've made to the bike are the Burly Brand MX footpegs and the Memphis Shades Gauntlet. Did them both when the bike was new thanks to this channel and they've both made a world of difference even with the limited time I've rode it!
You have enough skills to repair with Honda sealant, I would do so and wait for recall, enjoy your meet and riding. Will say you're right in that it's Africa Twin motor with time to addressed, peace
Sorry I couldn’t make it to the meet up! I’ll meet you guys one day 😊
Reminds me of the 04-08 R1, 06-14 FZ1 and 2011-2014 FZ8 generator rotor.
It's so well documented it's an issue and yamaha never issued a recall.
Sorry to hear about this problem my friend.
I guess the 2022 year model is the best one. I’m about to hit 20K miles on mine and still zero issues.
Just got a new 2023 1100 Rebel and my oil light came on, less than 80 miles…great video timing for me
Had a similar issue with Crofton Powersports on my Africa Twin. Even with an extended warranty, they tried to charge me for a diagnostic fee. Ended up taking the bike to Easton. I live two and half hours from Crofton. Local shop is less than 10 miles away and basically refused to look at the bike even though it was still under original warranty. So much for Honda "dealer network." Been buying from a local Suzuki/Triumph dealer for last several bikes because I know they will stand behind any issues.
That sucks. I'm willing bet that the new stator has a better grommet. They figured it out and fixed it.
They had to have. These oil leaks seem to be happening on the 2021 model years and the 2022 have been fine. Honda most likely figured it out and fixed it on future models. If thats the case then they should just recall it and fix it.
This is the same thing I'm going through right now with the Honda dealer ship here in Jacksonville NC. I bought a new 2023 Honda Grom from them last June that only has 700 miles on it. The ABS light keeps coming on and staying on, and the rear wheel bearing and dust seal blew out a few weeks a go. I took my bike to them for repairs, which they stated would be covered under the factory warranty. I get a call a few days later telling me they need to do a diagnostic on it before they can fix it. They know what's wrong already, so I ask them why they couldn't just fix it. I was told that the technician would need the diagnostic before he would do any work. I think it's there way of saying we want your 150.00 out of pocket first. Then I was told it my be June before I get my bike back because of the back log. I'm thinking of calling Honda corp myself to see what the problem is. Stay strong and ride safe brother.
As a car tech. Diagnostics is a pert of it. You brought it to a shop where experienced people are going to fix it. If you don’t want to pay to have it fixed. You just fix it yourself. But I’m not fixing something cuz you say so I want to diagnose and see what the issue is and what caused it. Then you get a warranty. If I just do what you say then there’s no warranty. And most times the customer is wrong.
Another great video
Sounds like a good time for a repair video at home !
I got a Honda CB650r, 2020, and there’s so many cases of oil leak from the water pump and there is no recall yet. I feel like it’s the same situation here, a lot of cases but no acknowledgement of it being a problem. The only fix so far for me was replacing the water pump as a whole which I was fortunate enough to be able to do the job myself.
Bugs me so much that dealerships do this. Lucky enough they didnt fight me on the recall for the navi as well as the petcock being swapped as the stock one couldnt turn it with out both hands. Currently dealing with similar issues with my truck and Nissan as they "cant replicate" the problems but keep getting reoccurring issues. Even under warranty have to pay just to have it looked at. Its frustrating and dirty business. By the way i would like to thank you as a side note for the content convincing me to get a Rebel 500 as well as quazimotard. Great bike and im loving every bit of it just want to throw some crash guards on it now.
Hey Burch, I spilled some of my oil by mistake because mine was leaking too. So that was Monday 12/18/23, and on 12/19/23 I wend 22 miles round trip and it's not leaking and the oil light hasn't come on either. Going to go longer distance as soon as it warms up 🥶
Had my leak fixed about a month ago at Honda Powersports of Houston. They recommended full part replacement similar to your experience but my total was $590 for everything.
Thank you very much for documenting this incident. I would've done the same thing and not purchase a warantee for any honda or toyota vehicle unless they have a high mileage.
you're a hero
Had A CB500F that leaked oil with 2500 miles. The previous year was recalled for this but not mine. Soured me on Honda a bit. And the problem with the warranty is you still have to deal with stealerships.
Thanks for sharing. Interesting story.
I get your point here but I'd still fix it myself. Moving manufacturing to Thailand probably has something to do with the drop in quality. None of these companies have the coffers to care for the customer the way they used to. Too much governmental compliance with multiple multiple companies. Love the channel. Best of luck!
I could be wrong but I thought there had to be hundreds or thousands of people experiencing an issue before a manufacturer issued a recall. I think in this case they're just chalking it up as a lemon. Hopefully your video gets enough folks to submit claims to Honda in order for them to see it's worth issuing a recall. Good luck, man.
Oh man, I saw the thumbnail man. That uh, that sucks.
And then I heard the first few seconds...
I vote for option 2, it is not hard to RTV a side case, and add some RTV around the grommet that is leaking.
Wow. I was all in for my next bike to be a Rebel 1100. They should have fixed this out of warranty.
This is precisely why I prefer old bikes - simple design and simple maintenance and repairs you can usually do yourself. Modern bikes are complicated, require specialist equipment and training to maintain and repair and usually involve replacing entire components rather than repair / modify the particular issues. Whenever I see a bike on the back of a Tow Truck, seemingly it’s always a “new” bike.
This is a common issue on Triumphs as well. They also replace the entire stator most times for no reason. Most people put some RTV on there and call it a day lol. Its been an issue for years too, wild they wont fix it
Honestly big dawg... I wouldn't have even gave them another chance to do the work. 1st they said they can get to your diagnosis in 8 days... took longer... 2nd they gave you an estimate days afters and had to touch base with Honda for the repair recommendations... 3rd they gave you an "incomplete" estimate. I used to be a service writer and it's best practice to over estimate and separate required repairs vs recommended. Granted I was in the car industry and not motorcycle industry but the fact he didn't even explain in detail what the labor service entails is an immediate no from me for any mechanic. Hope the bike gets fixed. Love your vids! 🤙🏽
I also have the dreaded oil leak on my 2021 Rebel 1100. I was quoted $800ish with stator and $400ish without. That included LOF. I’ll be repairing it myself when the outside temp gets warmer in Minnesota! It started leaking at about 5k miles. I have over 8k on it now and is getting worse!
Leaking at 5K miles? This is such a disappointment. Honda was built on its reputation for reliability. I won't even consider getting one of these Rebel 1100's.
@@spartanx169x Honestly I wouldn't let that stop you from getting one. The bike is really a great bike for the price and the repair is really simple. I work on my own bikes and is only a $25 tube of sealer. I'm glad there's really no problems with the engine management and DCT systems. That would really be big money! A slight oil leak that can be easily repaired is still pretty cost effective in my opinion.
That’s a rough call… not very good customer service. Sorry you’re having to deal with that.
Weird take… That would be like
Me doing an engine job… then adding an oil change to the bill… parts of course… but that’s to be quoted as the job… as it’s part of it (like you said)
Honda needs to do something for this issue. Happy you’ve documented this.
i spent 20 yrs working on cars for a defunct gm carline. there are "factory" and "field" repairs. you were quoted a factory repair. and, you are correct when you say the field repair is all it needs. just a dealer doin' dealer things.
So i have a 22 Rebel 11, manual. And now I am petrified of having this same problem. Frist thing I am doing when I get home is popping this cover off and checking the stater wire for leaks. Curious tho, if it is not leaking. Should I just go ahead and put some Honda-bond on it and "prevent" this leak. Or wait and see if it develops?
It saddens me to know that your baby is giving you all this trouble, but it has definitely helped this rebel rider. Thank you, and hopefully you get a fast and inexpensive fix. Maybe even Honda themselves will own up to it and put out the recall notice....
Take it to used bike emporium in Hanover, they don’t bullshit around they are busy and quick, it definitely won’t be near $1000 dollars.
My KTM 390 has a very minor leak/weep from its stator location. Many 390s have that. I fixed it permanently in 3 minutes using some high heat silicone. That was applied over a year ago and it's rock solid still. Edit: just watched till the end. Fair points, Honda should address this. Are other models with the same engine leaking too?
but it's a KTM so it should be normal lol :D
These guys were full of it and piss poor attitude because they got caught trying to be shady. Glad you exposed them.
I have not had the oil leak but will watch as mine is a 2021, but has anyone you know had the water pump issue ?? I also like you thought it's a Honda not a new motor just some tweaks, don't need the warranty. I have already had one front shock blow and my water pump failed. I know because yes coolant came out the weep hole but it was pouring out when I was running it. Replaced it myself but I am also going to contact Honda. Love all your content keep up the great work 👍
Sad to see, that they never got to fix. If it was just a thing with the 21' Model i'd say things like that can happen and if the 22' and/or 23' Model are okay in that matter. But seems that is not the case, but as long as it can be fixed that easily and you have it covered under warranty it's not that bad anymore. Still sucks tho.
I'm a pretty new rider and plan on getting myself the 1100 DCT (Really dig the twist and go aspect and being able to just cruise like on a scooter basically). But i don't really dig a faulty bike, even tho apart from this issue it really looks fine and so far every bike has its problems and there is always the case of bad luck to have that one faulty bike that is out of the norm in its series. Hope i get spared from that fate, still kinda looking forward to this bike since it's the only cruiser offering that DCT (obviously because its a Honda thing).
But when i decide to actually get one and this leak appears, i'm hoping for it to appear within warranty. If not i guess it wont be too costy here where i live, best case would be being lucky enough to be spared of this issue at all. Guess time will tell. xD
i hope this isnt an issue for long, i really want an 1100 once i get my full class 6
Honda recalled a radiator cap that was not completely sealed, but not an oil leak. Let's see what they have to say if you can get in touch with NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).
Wow. Sorry this is happening. 😢
You just answered your own question. When you're under warranty, they do the cheapest repair because the company is paying! When you're not under warranty, they'll charge you for the MOST expensive repair because you are paying!
I hope Honda realizes that the dealers in the DMV region are exactly why I won't by another Honda. Pete's is supposed to be the "better one".
Does it seem like the stator housing should not have oil in it? I feel like stopping the leak at the outside of that wire is just making the problem worse (pooling oil in the stator housing). I'm not a mechanic, but I don't typically see oil and electrical parts mixing. More likely the stator is being replaced because they are worried it is contaminated with oil, but the genius at Pete's doesn't understand.
After I bought my 2017 SV650, I thankfully have never had bring it back to the stealership for anything. I don't even go to them for oem parts.
One day they might have a warrantee extension. I would spray the outside with brake clean and seal it from the outside first. Won't look pretty.
I bet you end up fixing it yourself. I have only watched 3 of your videos so far, but I can tell you are a smart guy and giving away money to a dealership for something you can handle might be a waste.
If you just put the same stator on when the problem is the grommet, won't it just leak again? If they are just going to seal it better when they replace it that means the stator doesn't need to be replaced at all, right?
Me too. 2021 model. First one from the Scottsdale dealer
Is this just a problem with the 2021's or does it carry over to the 2022's? keep up the great videos
Question since your involved in the community more .
Is this effecting every year of the Rebel 1100 ?
Got me thinking twice before I buy this....🤔
And this is why I had the thought to wait to buy an 1100. Now I don't think I want to waste my money.
*Service writer here*
There should be no additional labor charge to do the oil change. However, of course, there will be an oil charge for the oil itself and filter (if done) , as well as a disposal fee for the used oil. All of which should have been included in the original estimate.
I usually go to my local shop and save a few bucks they're really good at fixing things and getting me back on the road.
So Pete’s cycle was just trying to screw you over. I’m a service tech at a Honda shop while I haven’t seen this issue on the Rebel 1100 yet I have had to fix the same stator issue on an Africa Twin which is the same engine. Like you said a little dab of Honda bond on the stator grommet and it’s good to go. Good ol Pete was just trying to get you for a $400 lick. As for oil coming from the weep hole again you are correct oil shouldn’t come from that hole. The water pump is driven by the oil pump and there is an o-ring on the water pump shaft that acts as an oil seal. That o-ring has failed and allowed oil to seep through. I would get that issue fixed before I worried about the stator because you don’t want oil in your coolant. Sorry you had to be jerked around by a shady shop.
If it's out of warranty I feel like you're best off doing the repair yourself. Motorcycles are way more serviceable than cars... take advantage of it and get to know your bike better. But yeah Honda should recall this.
"You're saving 300 dollars, I don't see the issue!" 😂😂 that guy can't be serious