The Honda District Rep was at the dealer and called me with the diagnosis. Bad stator: 2 out of 3 leads are grounded and not charging. Rep spoke to me mechanic to mechanic and I appreciated that. They are overnighting a stator from Japan and believe they can have it repaired by the end of the week. He tried to downplay the repair work a little bit as just a little cover no motor coming out. It iss a fair amount of work for a new machine, but he has promised to stand behind the work and the dealer has been outstanding so far.
At this point I'm just wanting it fixed quickly and correctly, so i can start enjoying it. Don't have no axe to grind with Honda so I am still a loyal customer.
Driveshaft Boot update: He was able to just pull output shaft boot that had slipped down back into position, but need to watch out for that as they are not clamped on, which he didnt understand why honda would put boots on like that and not clamp them either.
At this point I'm just wanting it fixed quickly and correctly, so i can start enjoying it. Don't have no axe to grind with Honda so I am still a loyal customer.
Driveshaft Boot update: He was able to just pull output shaft boot that had slipped down back into position, but need to watch out for that as they are not clamped on, which he didnt understand why honda would put boots on like that and not clamp them either.