My Ace has never had a particularly nice gear action, but now, at less than two months old and 1300km on the clock it is getting stuck in either 2nd or 3rd at intersections. I have to take off in these gears which is a challenge, then once moving the bike can be shifted back down. Had a good look at it tonight and the gear shaft (one in engine) seems to lock up at times, not allowing a down or sometimes upchange. I'm suspecting either the centre-ing spring on the gear shaft or the detent spring, or god forbid, worn or broken shift forks....
I have had a difficult time rectifying other faults in the bike in a timely manner so far. Importer has been incompetent at organising parts and condescending when I complained about his service- a month to replace faulty rear wheel. (brake was out of round)
So I am considering my options at this point. I wonder if genuine Honda parts would be better? Shouldn't have to disassemble such a new engine to rectify a gearbox issue. Nearest dealer is two hours away. He is at the mercy of the hopeless importer. Bugger.
My engine has a big bore kit so a replacement engine would be a pain.
I have had a difficult time rectifying other faults in the bike in a timely manner so far. Importer has been incompetent at organising parts and condescending when I complained about his service- a month to replace faulty rear wheel. (brake was out of round)
So I am considering my options at this point. I wonder if genuine Honda parts would be better? Shouldn't have to disassemble such a new engine to rectify a gearbox issue. Nearest dealer is two hours away. He is at the mercy of the hopeless importer. Bugger.
My engine has a big bore kit so a replacement engine would be a pain.