Hi there. My sons 2018 honda recon 250 started blowing white smoke and leaking oil out of the exhaust. Took it to dealer as it wasnt a year old yet and have extended warranty. piston got torn up on one side. Warranty didnt cover anything and dealer wants an arm and a leg of course. I have a good friend who will rebuild top end but i cannot find a kit online for that new of a quad. Anyone point me in the right direction would be appreciated greatly. Thanks.
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OEM parts are probably the best buy, since most aftermarket parts are made in Taiwan or China. Pick your model:
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/atv/2018
You'll need to have the bore measured, then supply the new oversize piston to the machinist when the jug gets bored and honed so the piston clearance can be set during the final honing pass.
Welcome to the forums!
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/atv/2018
You'll need to have the bore measured, then supply the new oversize piston to the machinist when the jug gets bored and honed so the piston clearance can be set during the final honing pass.
Welcome to the forums!
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Before you go through all of that tho... you should question how/why that piston failed. If the bike was sunk the motor will need to be disassembled completely to clean out the dirt and junk, else those new parts will immediately fail in the same manner. If you have any lingering doubts about the story... it'd be safest to just take it apart.
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i'd be willing to bet, your son sank it, dealer seen this, and this is why they wont cover it under warranty !. once its sunk ?, no warranty will ever cover it. you should set your son off to the side, offer him some '' butt kicking '' or honesty ?!..lol. I know for a fact..honda will not cover any new machine once they seek snorkels ?, or trash in engine ?. your best bet ?, buy oem from honda, tear it apart, and fix it yourself. if honda does it ?, well..there goes your sons college funds !..lol. while your at it, MAKE SURE YOU INSPECT THE CONNECTING ROD AT BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM FOR ANY PLAY ??!!.
Tha k you guys. No he didnt sink it as I am always on my side x side next to him. The dealer said it was the oil pump then changed their mind and said dirt got in through the filter.and the dealer took it all apart to see the piston scortched on one side. Thanks for the links I will get parts ordered.
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how does dirt get past an oem air filter ??..lol. sounds like this dealer does not want to fix it under warranty then !. before you go tearing it apart !!!!!..call honda and tell them whats going on. I just dont see how dirt got past the oem air filter, and ruined the engine..this makes no sense to me. it does have an oem air filter on it...right ???.
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I've seen this vary a ton from dealer to dealer. It all depends on the "parts changers" they have in the shop. Some will actually work nice tacky foam filter oil into and throughout the filter like they should. But the know-nothings will just put them in there dry and certain to have your brand new atv sucking in dust if you are riding in conditions that have it. Would be hard to prove to Honda if your filter came inadequately oiled once it leaves the dealer, but would certainly be worth a try if this is actually what happened.
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if the filter is oem ?, and its never been changed lately ?, or even if it has been ?, and done right by the owner ?, then it should still be oily period.
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Yes that is all fine and dandy, but Honda is going to claim innocence until proven guilty when it comes to warranties. Because who is to say that the owner didn't clean the filter themself, and then not oil it properly. It doesn't matter if it is an oem filter or an aftermarket filter. I side with the owner on this one, but I'm just playing devil's advocate here.
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oh I totally agree with ya bro !..honda dealerships will do their best to say its a owner fault...lol.
Yep, you'll have to be a very squeaky wheel before Honda will listen and make things right. So be that squeaky wheel right from the beginning... and don't give up if you know that you are right, keep escalating the case. But if there is anything on the bike that is from the aftermarket or appears neglected, you won't win any arguments with them and don't deserve to.
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