Danger! Engine stalling!

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“Danger! Engine stalling!”

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written by on 24/10/2011

I was unlucky enough to buy a sh300i in 2009. Soon afterwards the bike starting stalling, putting me in danger on several occasions. HONDA first told me that it was a problem with the air intake control valve, after several attempts to solve it I was given a 2009 model in December 2009 because they admitted they had had several reported faults with the 2008 and didnot know how to sorted. In February 2010 i was given some money back when the new bike with 480 miles almost killed me again. Honda admitted not knowing what the problem was once again. On September 2011 I got my answer: honda uk wrote to me to inform that they have discovered that the sh300i between 2007 and 2010 potentially stalls the when idling or during low throttle opening operation when the centrifugal clutch has disengaged at low speeds. Don't ask me what that means but it basically almost caused me my life several times and put me and my love ones under a great deal of stress. The worst is that even after admitting the fault Honda will not give me the compensation that I feel i deserve. They said that I had 4500 miles of use from the two bikes and that together with the £3000 they refunded me they are not ready to make any further contribution. And insult! No regard for human life and zero willingness to put things right in my opinion. Trust me, don't risk it. If it has taken them 4 years to admit to this technical fault, who is to say it's solved? Maybe the 2011 has it too. Are you willing to risk your life and £4700 on it? Remember you heard it from me first. Nayra P. Lorenzo

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Guest's Comment

Written on: 27/10/2011

There is a recall notice on 07-10 bikes. Free change of the ECU.

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London2Wheels's Comment

Written on: 07/06/2012

OH belt up...

Had mine for 3 years. All models have similar fault which is Engine cuts out at tickover.
On mine it happened twice in 3 years!! at 2mph --- it killed me lol--
They had a recall for entire range in jan 2012 and changed ECU. New ECU has pulsing tickover.
Probably to shut Mr Baby pants here.
You want danger try the SAS, although that might actually kill you

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Snoopygee's Comment

Written on: 16/11/2011

I had to same issue with my new 2008 SH300i stalling whilst at lights and during idle speed after i'd owed it for a few years. I reported it to Honda and they gave me a brand new 2011 SH300i to replace it without any issue.

Doesn't sound like you had a very good experience from Honda which is regrettable but I must say that I think your comments regarding how it put your life in danger are a bit dramatic. I had this issue for several months and I altered my riding to compensate. I think if you felt in danger the responsibility was really on you to stop riding the scooter while you sorted this out.

In general I think the SH300i is a fantastic scooter, very nibble, very easy to ride, good storage and the perfect commuter vehicle for a busy city.

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