Traveling at 60km/hr the cam chain tensioner failed in the motorcycle causing the chain to slip. The piston subsequently contacted the valves causing loss of compression and rendering the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle had traveled 2600km from new, however as the motorcycle was out of warranty honda refused to repair the vehicle at their expense.
The worst 2004 Honda CN250 problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Honda CN250 5
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What 2004 Honda CN250 owners say
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Questions about the 2004 Honda CN250
Is the 2004 Honda CN250 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Honda CN250, close to a typical CN250 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Honda CN250?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2004 Honda CN250 have?
No recalls on record.
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