On Tue, 09 May 2006 19:59:15 -0400, Artemis wrote:

Todd Lerfondler wrote:

I hear the upkeep on Hondas can get expensive.



It can be if they are not taken care of. A good example (and what most
people complain about) is the air filter on the HR series. They cost
about $20 US - but it has a high quality pre-filter that can be washed
many times. If the air filter is maintained it will last 4-5 seasons
under avg use. Compared to about $2 for your average sponge air filter
that should be replaced every year and yes, Honda is slightly more
expensive.

On average their parts are slightly more expensive but the quality is
also higher. You can't expect to pay the same price for a Honda throttle
cable as you would for an MTD cable but then the Honda cable will
generally last several times as long.

I have a commercial honda 215 and run the wheels off of it and the owner's
cost has been quite low. I change the oil ever month or two, change spark
plug and air filter every year. The parts are very reasonable in price and
well made for the most part.
Look here for your filters:
http://mowmore.com/

Mow More Catalog #: H07980 Category: Air Filters-Honda Honda Air Filter
H07980
Product Name: Replaces O.E.M. 17211-ZG9-M00. Fits SX series. Harmony 215
model HRM215. OD- 5-3/4", ID- 3-1/2", Height- 1". Price: $4.99

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