2010 Honda GL1800 brakes complaints

Filed Feb 27, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 5,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

I had driven a couple miles, came to a red traffic light and stopped. I returned the motorcycle to neutral and waited for the light to change. When the light changed, I shifted into first gear, went to take off, throttled and eased out on the clutch. The bike did not respond as I let out on the clutch. At this point the motorcycle typically is already accelerating and it was not. Within a second it took off as if something suddenly released and rose into a wheelie. The bike then landed 3 times on top of me and dragged me through the intersection before stopping just past the middle of the intersection. There were witnesses to this accident as well. I sustained injuries from this and the bike did as well. I required major knee surgery and I am still recovering. The bike is in the shop still waiting for parts. The recall for the rear brake was announced less than a month after my accident. I have talked repeatedly to the representatives at the honda dealership that is handling the repairs asking for them to check on it for the recall since I have no explanation for what occurred to me. They are eluding that its not likely to be the issue but have no other explanation to offer.