This is the newest location cracks have been found in. Inspect both left and right sides and all the way around and under |
Burn through on reweld Bike U |
Burn through on reweld Bike U |
Right weld of bike Z rewelded at the factory in Marysville Ohio |
Right weld of bike Z rewelded at the factory in Marysville Ohio |
Left weld of Bike Z that was rewelded at the factory in Marysville Ohio |
This bike was rewelded in the UK at a centralized facility Left side (Bike P) |
UK reweld right side (Bike P) |
Prior to fix Bike G |
After fix Bike G |
Prior to fix Bike G |
After fix Bike G |
Bike 1 Before Weld Left Front |
Bike 1 After Weld Left front |
Bike 1 Before Weld Left Rear |
Bike 1 After Weld Left Rear |
Bike 1 Before Weld Right Front |
Bike 1 After Weld Right Front |
Bike 1 Before Weld Right rear |
Bike 1 After Weld Right Rear |
This is yet another frame after reweld Notice large bead in center!(Bike C) |
Here is a look at a crack frame discovered during the re-weld process.(Bike A) |
Honda is refusing to replace this bike and/or frame and is only offering to attempt to re-weld it. (Bike A) |
Here is a look at another frame after grinding (Bike B) |
This is a typical weld found on a GL1800. Notice poor quality of weld |
Welds on a brand new 2004 |
Welds on a brand new 2004 |
Welds on a brand new 2004 |
Welds on a brand new 2004 |
FJR 1300 weld (for comparison) |
FJR 1300 weld (for comparison) |
This 2001 belongs to an Iron Butt rider and has been to Alaska. I inspected the entire frame and it is crack free |
Reweld photos. Build date 07-02 |
Reweld photos. Build date 07-02 |
recall doc |
Cure time required is 24 hours after welding |
Welding instructions |
Painting |