Honda 2Nd Gear Whine

[PC800]

I bought a new Honda 125i a few weeks ago, and the 2nd gear makes a loud whine, almost like a siren. The Mityon dealer where I bought it, and an 2nd Mityon dealer both said "it's normal." I always thought a gear whine was a bad gear, or insufficient lubrication. My 3 year old 125i did not have this problem. One service manager said the new model has a new clutch. One service manager admitted others have complained, but he can't do anything about it because there's no service bulletin on it. Will I have to worry down the line when my 2nd gear goes out, just after the warranty expires?

[BSJ]

Maybe a batch of bikes from Honda with dodgy bearings in the gearbox. "One service manager admitted others have complained," There's ya clue!

[thaicbr]

Maybe send a message to AP Honda head office reference the problem.

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[PC800]

I do have a call in, but so far only a guy in promotion or customer service. It's been a week and no return call, but I will follow it up. I had another problem a few years ago and APHonda was very good about responding.

[thrilled]

My advice,just ride it til it breaks.Don't baby the gear.I'd speed or power shift it some.I would try and break it.But that's me.

[BSJ]

PC800, your not stupid enough to take everyone's advice, are you?

[PC800]

PC800, your not stupid enough to take everyone's advice, are you?

No, I am really looking for someone with a similar experience. Someone with a 4-speed semi-automatic...Wave or MSX with the same problem.

[Wong!]

I thought the MSX had a manual clutch?

[PC800]

I thought the MSX had a manual clutch?

That's right, but someone said 2nd gear whined in the MSX as well. Sorry, I should have clarified that.

[Wong!]

Righty ho.

[thaicbr]

I have a Wave 110i dunno about 2nd gear whine because it never stays in 2nd gear long enough to hear

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