2000 rc51 honda motorcycle. I started it up 1/2007 and it smoked real bad so I shut it off. Gas tank leak at the rear mount where it (the mount) is welded to the tank which could easly cause a fire. After hearing this has happened to a lot of 2000 rc51s and honda has replaced these tanks I took mine to a dealer for inspection. They determind it was a defect yet honda will not replace it because of age. The motorcycle has only 7000 miles. It has not yet been replaced. Tank is at dealer
The worst 2000 Honda RVT1000R problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Honda RVT1000R 1
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What 2000 Honda RVT1000R owners say
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Dt: contact stated a fuel smell was coming from the motorcycle. He took off the fuel tank and fuel was leaking from the weld in the tank. It was a slow leak, but you could smell the fumes. He contacted the dealer, they urged him to bring vehicle for service.
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Questions about the 2000 Honda RVT1000R
Is the 2000 Honda RVT1000R reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2000 Honda RVT1000R, fewer than a typical RVT1000R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Honda RVT1000R?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2000 Honda RVT1000R have?
No recalls on record.
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