2001 rvt1000 or rc51 fuel leaking from fuel tank at rear pivot. Caught fire after fuel leaked onto hot exhaust pipe wrapped with thermal tape. Fuel vapors caught fire after bike was at a standing/idle position. Fuel leak had started recently and had rapidly increased. Seems to be a common problem with this bike. Glad I caught it outside of my garage and not in.
The worst 2001 Honda RVT1000R problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Wheels1
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- Fuel system2
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Honda RVT1000R 3
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What 2001 Honda RVT1000R owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda rvt1000 (rc51) motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the front wheel exploded without warning, causing the contact to become involved in a crash. The contact sustained injuries to the ribs, collar bone and lung. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 25,000 updated 3/28/13 *cn the consumer stated the entire wheel was made out of carbon fiber (five spokes and rim) the center hub was made with aluminum (for bearings and break rotors to attach). The five spokes where they attached to the rim broke away from the rim, which caused the front wheel to lock up.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda rvt1000r. The contact smelled gas and noticed that the fuel gauge was different. The dealer stated that there was a leak in the fuel tank. The current and failure mileages were 19,500.
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Questions about the 2001 Honda RVT1000R
Is the 2001 Honda RVT1000R reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Honda RVT1000R, close to a typical RVT1000R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Honda RVT1000R?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Honda RVT1000R have?
No recalls on record.
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