Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
Customer letter
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer letter - Honda has discovered that a defect exists within the Owner?s Manual of certain 2017 motorcycles. This defect is due to a printing error on certain pages, including the maintenance schedule. The engine and emissions related maintenance frequency and level (Inspect, Replace or Lubricate) is incomplete in the Owner?s Manual that was provided with the motorcycle. If you do not perform the required scheduled maintenance, due to the Owner?s Manual printing error, the motorcycle may release air pollutants that exceed California and Federal standards.
Customer Letter
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer letter - Some motorcycles in your dealership's inventory are affected by a recall to replace the Owner's Manual. Enclosed are the remedy Owner's Manuals to repair the affected motorcycles.
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL on multiple model year 2017 motorcycles to replace a defective Owner?s Manual. Due to a printing error, critical symbols indicating the required skill level, and whether to inspect or replace, are missing from the Maintenance Schedule page.
Multiple Models
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL of multiple model year 2017 motorcycles to replace a defective Owner?s Manual. Due to a printing error, critical symbols indicating the required skill level and whether to inspect, or replace are missing from the Maintenance Schedule page.
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. The covering comes right off.
MC - The Wrench
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Honda technician newsletter - Rider Seat InstallationWhen installing the rider seat on NM4, be sure to insert the front two prongs (one on each side) into their respective stays. If these prongs are not inserted fully, the seat may be difficult to install and remove. Top shelter installation - Several Honda models have a plastic top shelter that installs over a gas cap assembly that includes a rubber insulator around its circumference.