Steering headstock bearings
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marval
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Steering headstock bearings
I have a 2019 pcx 125 owned from new, used purely for leisure. Just taken it in for its 2 Yr service (5200miles) advised the headstock bearings are notchy. So it is now a bit over 2yrs old. 2020 service was done in July 20 a bit late due to covid lockdown, consequently 2021 service was pro rata. Asked the dealer to ask honda for a warranty claim due to covid delaying servicing. This has been rejected. I think I'm justified in pursuing this further?
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iceman
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Re: Steering headstock bearings
If it rides fine then forgot dealer services - just do it yourself, often just occasional oil change and coolant check.
Worry about the supposed notches when it goes for it's MOT - they should check and fail it for this.
You can raise the front of the bike a bit so the steering turns free end to end and see if it sticks anywhere.
One garage I'll never use again as they left my steering 4 degree's out (which got fixed for free at my usual place) said the bearings were shot - took it for it's MOT at my normal place, mentioned this and they said they were fine! (they do not rip people off even when mentioning supposed faults).
Worry about the supposed notches when it goes for it's MOT - they should check and fail it for this.
You can raise the front of the bike a bit so the steering turns free end to end and see if it sticks anywhere.
One garage I'll never use again as they left my steering 4 degree's out (which got fixed for free at my usual place) said the bearings were shot - took it for it's MOT at my normal place, mentioned this and they said they were fine! (they do not rip people off even when mentioning supposed faults).
