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2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle problems

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle with NHTSA between 2003 and 2016. The largest single group is the engine & cooling.

Read the complaints What breaks Worst years for the Honda Honda Motorcycle All 2003 cars
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Not graded

Too few complaints, or too short a model run, to compare fairly.

How this is worked out

The numbers

30

Complaints

3

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

5

Injuries reported

3,260 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

89%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

How 2003 compares with every other Honda Honda Motorcycle

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Engine & Cooling 9 30.0%

Median failure at 4,200 miles

Other & Unspecified 4 13.3%

Median failure at 53,500 miles

Suspension 3 10.0%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 1,108 mi

Electrical System 3 10.0%

Median failure at 19,575 miles

Fuel & Propulsion 2 6.7%

Median failure at 8,500 miles

Steering 2 6.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 133 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 2 6.7%

Median failure at 1,460 miles

Equipment & Accessories 1 3.3%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Wheels 1 3.3%

Median failure at 1 miles

Lights 1 3.3%

Median failure at 19,575 miles

Body & Structure 1 3.3%
Brakes 1 3.3%

Median failure at 20,000 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 7 38.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 4 22.2%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 5 27.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 1 5.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 1 5.6%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

May 2003 peak 5 Sep 2016

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Chattanooga, TN Crash

EQUIPMENT

THERE ARE CRITICAL NUTS AND BOLTS THAT MUST BE TORQUED TO SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER'S ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS BY ALL HONDA POWERSPORTS DEALERS THAT ARE COMPLETING THE FINAL ASSEMBLY PROCESS FOR AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ON NEW HONDA MOTORCYCLES. IF THESE CRITICAL NUTS AND BOLTS ARE NOT TORQUED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS, THEN THEY CAN COME LOOSE IF UNDER TIGHTENED OR THEY CAN COME LOOSE IF OVERTIGHTENED AND THE TREADS STRIP. THIS CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE THUS POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT THAT CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SOUTHERN HONDA POWERSPORTS IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE HAS NEVER USED ACTUAL TORQUE WRENCHES (THAT GAUGE THE POUNDS OF PRESSURE APPLIED WHEN TIGHTENING SPECIFIC NUTS AND BOLTS), AS REQUIRED IN THE FINAL ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THESE NUTS AND BOLTS IF NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS (I.E. TO A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF POUNDS) CAN COME LOOSE THUS CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR TO LOOSE CONTROL. THIS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE AT SOUTHERN HONDA POWERSPORTS HAS BEEN CALLED TO AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANYS ATTENTION ON MANY OCCASIONS DURING THE LAST 5 YEARS BY A NUMBER OF PEOPLE. EVEN SIGNED, NOTARIZED, SWORN AFFIDAVITS BY INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE ASSEMBLED NEW HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT SOUTHERN HONDA POWERSPORTS, ATTESTING TO THE ABOVE, HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY. NHTSA HAS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED A PRECEDENT REQUIRING A SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS IDENTICAL TYPE MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY SAFETY ISSUE, BY ISSUING A "SAFETY RECALL" ON VICTORY MOTORCYCLES, NHTSA ID # 12V457000. AS A RESULT OF THE CRITICAL SAFETY CONCERNS ABOVE, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY MUST BE REQUIRED BY NHTSA TO RECALL EVERY IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED HONDA MOTORCYCLE SOLD BY SOUTHERN HONDA POWERSPORTS, CHATTANOOGA, TN FROM FEBRUARY 2004 THRU CURRENT DATE 2012. *TR . .

NHTSA complaint #10483149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 2,321 miles LAS Cruzes, NM 1 injured

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA 900F (NA). WHILE RIDING 20 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE SHIFTER FELL OFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN SIXTH GEAR. HE WAS INJURED WHILE GETTING OFF OF THE BIKE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2,321.

NHTSA complaint #10247664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 8,500 miles LA Habra, CA 1 injured

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

I RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON THE ABDOMEN AFTER RIDING A HONDA MOTORCYCLE ABOVE 90 DEGREE TEMPERATURE.

NHTSA complaint #10039282 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 217 miles Broadview Heights, OH Crash 1 injured

STEERING

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WITHOUT NOTICE. *AK THE HANDLEBAR WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE STEERING SHAFT. (FREEPLAY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE BALANCE AND CONTROL OF THE SCOOTER. *SCC

NHTSA complaint #10038151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 2,000 miles Garrettsville, OH Crash 1 injured

SUSPENSION:REAR

REAR SUSPENSION OF 2003 HONDA 954 COLLAPSED. WELDED PLATE FOR REAR SUSPENSION BROKEN AT WELD.

NHTSA complaint #10036898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jewett City, CT 1 injured

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

INCURABLE (UNABLE TO FIX) EXHAUST SMELL FROM NEW MOTORCYCLE! IN RIGHT CONDITIONS THE SMELL IS STRONG ENOUGH TO GIVE ME A HEADACHE AND STOMACH ILLNESS. I OWN A 2003 HONDA CB900F3 ALSO KNOW AS A MODEL 919. MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND HONDA WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM SELLING MY MOTORCYCLE AND PURCHASING ANOTHER AS A PERMANENT CURE TO THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #10033038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 125,000 miles Sleepy EYE, MN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE FRAME IS CRACKED. HONDA HAD A RECALL THAT IS NO LONGER HONORED. HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID BIKE WAS REPAIRED BUT THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF THAT OR IT RECRACKED. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. IT WAS DISCOVERED BY SERVICE ON 9/12/13

NHTSA complaint #10906184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chattanooga, TN Crash

EQUIPMENT

THERE ARE CRITICAL NUTS AND BOLTS THAT MUST BE TORQUED TO SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER'S ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS BY ALL HONDA POWERSPORTS DEALERS THAT ARE COMPLETING THE FINAL ASSEMBLY PROCESS FOR AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ON NEW HONDA MOTORCYCLES. IF THESE CRITICAL NUTS AND BOLTS ARE NOT TORQUED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS, THEN THEY CAN COME LOOSE IF UNDER TIGHTENED OR THEY CAN COME LOOSE IF OVERTIGHTENED AND THE TREADS STRIP. THIS CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE THUS POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT THAT CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SOUTHERN HONDA POWERSPORTS IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE HAS NEVER USED ACTUAL TORQUE WRENCHES (THAT GAUGE THE POUNDS OF PRESSURE APPLIED WHEN TIGHTENING SPECIFIC NUTS AND BOLTS), AS REQUIRED IN THE FINAL ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THESE NUTS AND BOLTS IF NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS (I.E. TO A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF POUNDS) CAN COME LOOSE THUS CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR TO LOOSE CONTROL. THIS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE AT SOUTHERN HONDA POWERSPORTS HAS BEEN CALLED TO AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANYS ATTENTION ON MANY OCCASIONS DURING THE LAST 5 YEARS BY A NUMBER OF PEOPLE. EVEN SIGNED, NOTARIZED, SWORN AFFIDAVITS BY INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE ASSEMBLED NEW HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT SOUTHERN HONDA POWERSPORTS, ATTESTING TO THE ABOVE, HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY. NHTSA HAS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED A PRECEDENT REQUIRING A SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS IDENTICAL TYPE MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY SAFETY ISSUE, BY ISSUING A "SAFETY RECALL" ON VICTORY MOTORCYCLES, NHTSA ID # 12V457000. AS A RESULT OF THE CRITICAL SAFETY CONCERNS ABOVE, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY MUST BE REQUIRED BY NHTSA TO RECALL EVERY IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED HONDA MOTORCYCLE SOLD BY SOUTHERN HONDA POWERSPORTS, CHATTANOOGA, TN FROM FEBRUARY 2004 THRU CURRENT DATE 2012. *TR . .

NHTSA complaint #10483149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 2,321 miles LAS Cruzes, NM 1 injured

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA 900F (NA). WHILE RIDING 20 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE SHIFTER FELL OFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN SIXTH GEAR. HE WAS INJURED WHILE GETTING OFF OF THE BIKE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2,321.

NHTSA complaint #10247664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 53,500 miles Newington, CT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FINAL DRIVE FLANGE BEARING FAILURE,2003 HONDA VTX 1800 RETRO MODEL MOTORCYCLE, I WAS REPLACING A WORN TIRE AND INSPECTED THE FLANGE BEARINGS,BOTH WERE NO GOOD,BALL BEARINGS AND SEAL MISSING FROM ONE AND THE OTHER DID NOT TURN,MY DEALER REPLACED THEM BOTH UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY.

NHTSA complaint #10143570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 20,000 miles White Settlement, TX

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

DT: OWNS A HONDA GOLDWING WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED INTO A CONVERSION MOTOR BIKE WHICH TURNED THIS INTO A 3 WHEEL VEHICLE. CONSUMER FELT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PADS DESTROYED THE ROTORS. CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE A SENSOR LIKE THOSE ON A CAR ,BUT THERE WAS ONLY 4-5,000 MILES BEFORE THE ROTOR WERE DESTROYED. BECAUSE HONDA WAS A DUAL BRAKING SYSTEM ,SO IF LOSING THE REAR STILL HAS THE FRONT BRAKES, THE MOTOR BIKE CONVERSION FRONT BRAKES WERE NOT MODIFIED BUT REAR BRAKES WERE CONVERTED. THE DESIGN OF THE SOFT ROTORS WAS A PROBLEM, AND THEY USED A IRON ROTOR WITH A MOTORCYCLE DISC PAD WHICH WAS STRONG AND HARD WHICH DESTROYED THE ROTOR. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE PADS BEGAN TO WEAR AS WELL. HAS BEEN TO DEALER TO REPLACE ROTORS AND PADS, BUT THEY WERE REPLACED WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE ROTORS AND PADS.

NHTSA complaint #10130327 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Canada, 00

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARTING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.

NHTSA complaint #10101157 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Quebec, 00

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE CONSUMER STATED HIS FRIEND CAN START HIS MOTORCYCLE WITH HIS KEYS, BOTH VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME VIN NUMBER.

NHTSA complaint #10091426 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 50 miles Fort Walton Beach, FL

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

2003 HONDA VTX1300S... DURING DECELERATION AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH THE FRONT END OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL START TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY OVER TORQUED THE HEAD BEARING WHICH QUIETED IT DOWN A LITTLE. I FEEL THIS IS NOT A GOOD FIX, BUT INSTEAD A "RIG" OF SOME SORT TO SAY THAT THIS BIKE DOES NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT END SHAKES. I, ALONG WITH OTHERS WHO OWN THIS BIKE, HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO OUR DEALERS AND TO HONDA THEMSELVES AND THEY CLAIM THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BIKE.

NHTSA complaint #10078407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Miller, SD

SUSPENSION:FRONT

(1) FRONT END WOBBLES EXCESSIVLY BETWEEN 30 AND 45 MILES PER HOUR (2) SO FAR NO CRASHES BUT THE WOBBLE IS DANGEROUS (3) HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #10075357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100 miles Powder Springs, GA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INACCURATE. THE READING WAS OFF BY ABOUT 10%. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS COMMON AND THAT THEY WERE ALLOWED 10% DEVIATION. *AK

NHTSA complaint #10075593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 20,000 miles Cleveland, OH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #10061238 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Missoula, MT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

EXHAUST HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF BLOW BACK THAT MY CLOTHES ALWAYS SMELL BAD, MY RIDING JACKET HAS BEEN HANGING IN THE HOUSE FOR THREE MONTHS(WINTER) AND STILL SMELLS. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED LIGHT-HEADED AFTER SOME RIDES. I AM PLANNING ON BUYING A DIFFERENT EXHAUST FOR THAT REASON ONLY.

NHTSA complaint #10056708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 1 miles Fourmile, KY

WHEELS:RIM

SEVERE WHEEL/TIRE BOUNCE BETWEEN 35 AND 60 MPH. DEALER TRUED AND BALANCED FRONT AND REAR WHEELS/TIRES. HELPED SITUATION SOME, BUT IS STILL NOTICABLE AT CRUISING SPEEDS. CAUSES STRESS AND DISCOMFORT WHEN RIDING AS WELL AS BEING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS IF WHEEL/TIRE FAILS. TECHNICIAN SAID AFTER THE 3RD SERVICE, "THAT'S THE SMOOTHEST RIDING 750 I'VE EVER BEEN ON." I DON'T THINK HE REALLY WANTED TO DEAL WITH IT ON SATURDAYS. I FEEL HONDA SHOULD EVALUATE THIS SITUATION MORE SERIOUSLY TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURIES OR DEATH TO THEIR RIDERS.

NHTSA complaint #10052499 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bend, OR

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A FUEL INJECTION PROBLEM WITH HIS VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE SPEED TO DROP 3 TO 5 MPH . THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 20 TO 50 MPH. *AK *PH

NHTSA complaint #10046418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 8,500 miles LA Habra, CA 1 injured

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

I RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON THE ABDOMEN AFTER RIDING A HONDA MOTORCYCLE ABOVE 90 DEGREE TEMPERATURE.

NHTSA complaint #10039282 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Canton, OH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

I HAVE A 2003 HONDA 919 . SEEMS LIKE WHEN I GET OFF THE BIKE MY LEATHER SMELLS LIKE EXHAUST. IT SMELLS THIS WAY EVEN WHEN IM OUT OF TRAFFIC.

NHTSA complaint #10038744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Gainesville, GA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

HONDA MOTORCYCLE MODEL CB900F. WHILE RIDING THE BIKE I CAN SMELL EXAUHST FUMES. ONCE I ARRIVE AT ANY DESTINATION MY CLOTHES AND BODY SMELL HORRIBLLY LIKE THE FUMES AS WELL. I HAVE HAD SNEEZING FITS AS WELL AS A RESULT OF WHAT I AM BREATHING ON THE BIKE.

NHTSA complaint #10037360 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 217 miles Broadview Heights, OH Crash 1 injured

STEERING

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WITHOUT NOTICE. *AK THE HANDLEBAR WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE STEERING SHAFT. (FREEPLAY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE BALANCE AND CONTROL OF THE SCOOTER. *SCC

NHTSA complaint #10038151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 217 miles Garrettsville, OH

SUSPENSION:REAR

WHILE DRIVING DRIVING AT 30 MPH REAR SUSPENSION BROKE , CAUSING MOTORCYCLE TO CRASH.

NHTSA complaint #10038104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 2,000 miles Garrettsville, OH Crash 1 injured

SUSPENSION:REAR

REAR SUSPENSION OF 2003 HONDA 954 COLLAPSED. WELDED PLATE FOR REAR SUSPENSION BROKEN AT WELD.

NHTSA complaint #10036898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Davenport, IA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

EXHAUST FROM MOTORCYCLE CAUSES ME TO GET TIRED AND LIGHT-HEADED. IT ALSO SMELLS REALLY BAD.

NHTSA complaint #10033058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jewett City, CT 1 injured

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

INCURABLE (UNABLE TO FIX) EXHAUST SMELL FROM NEW MOTORCYCLE! IN RIGHT CONDITIONS THE SMELL IS STRONG ENOUGH TO GIVE ME A HEADACHE AND STOMACH ILLNESS. I OWN A 2003 HONDA CB900F3 ALSO KNOW AS A MODEL 919. MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND HONDA WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM SELLING MY MOTORCYCLE AND PURCHASING ANOTHER AS A PERMANENT CURE TO THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #10033038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 19,575 miles Lagrange, GA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

2001 HONDA SHADOW SABRE 1100CC MOTORCYCLE... STARTER SWITCH BURNS OUT WHEN LIGHTS ARE WIRED. PUSHED SALE OF LIGHTS( FOG AND POSITION LIGHTS) FROM DEALERS , OWNERS NOT TOLD OF LOW AMPRAGE RATE ON STARTER SWITCHES! LOW AMP RATED SWITCHES ARE USED IN THESE MOTORCYCLES. LEADS TO START FAILURE, EXPENSIVE TOWING,AND HIGH MAITENANCE COST. FIRE. LOSS OF CONTROL, AND HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS POSSIBLE! HEADLIGHTS ARE WIRED THRU STARTER SWITCH!???

NHTSA complaint #10023808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 19,575 miles Lagrange, GA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2001 HONDA SHADOW SABRE 1100CC MOTORCYCLE... STARTER SWITCH BURNS OUT WHEN LIGHTS ARE WIRED. PUSHED SALE OF LIGHTS( FOG AND POSITION LIGHTS) FROM DEALERS , OWNERS NOT TOLD OF LOW AMPRAGE RATE ON STARTER SWITCHES! LOW AMP RATED SWITCHES ARE USED IN THESE MOTORCYCLES. LEADS TO START FAILURE, EXPENSIVE TOWING,AND HIGH MAITENANCE COST. FIRE. LOSS OF CONTROL, AND HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS POSSIBLE! HEADLIGHTS ARE WIRED THRU STARTER SWITCH!???

NHTSA complaint #10023808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 19,575 miles Lagrange, GA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2001 HONDA SHADOW SABRE 1100CC MOTORCYCLE... STARTER SWITCH BURNS OUT WHEN LIGHTS ARE WIRED. PUSHED SALE OF LIGHTS( FOG AND POSITION LIGHTS) FROM DEALERS , OWNERS NOT TOLD OF LOW AMPRAGE RATE ON STARTER SWITCHES! LOW AMP RATED SWITCHES ARE USED IN THESE MOTORCYCLES. LEADS TO START FAILURE, EXPENSIVE TOWING,AND HIGH MAITENANCE COST. FIRE. LOSS OF CONTROL, AND HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS POSSIBLE! HEADLIGHTS ARE WIRED THRU STARTER SWITCH!???

NHTSA complaint #10023808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.