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44 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 2 Dec 2014 Last seen 25 May 2017
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All 44- Reflash v. Z-Bomb The Z-bomb has made the VFR so much more enjoyable around town, when I want to get on it from low RPM's, as well as much easier to control at parking lot speeds. If the reflash is yet even better, along with giving me…
- Reflash v. Z-Bomb Thanks. I'm thinking going with the flash too. Just can't see it being THAT much of an improvement on performance. I'll be able to remove the servo motor I disconnected from the exhaust. I don't see myself ever going…
- Reflash v. Z-Bomb I recently installed a z-bomb. My thoughts are below. But I am still contemplating the reflash - it would be nice to get the gear indicator back for 1 and 2, and my understanding is there is a better fuel map available,…
- Ordered my Bazzaz Z-Bomb today! I know this entire topic is obsolete now that a reflash is available, but I went for the Z-Bomb because I had an E-Bay gift certificate for $50 and blew my motorcycle budget wad on track days. I have to say, people pay…
- Ordered my Bazzaz Z-Bomb today! JEEZ! Slow going. Installed last night late, but rain this morning so I didn't ride to work. Hopefully I'll get a ride in tonight. Installation was OK, a little difficult figuring out how to unhook the original…
- Ordered my Bazzaz Z-Bomb today! Will try to install tonight. Rode a bunch over the weekend as a baseline, hope to report after the rain ends here in Chicagoland. -Dan
- Ordered my Bazzaz Z-Bomb today! So I've depleted my motorcycle fund with a trip to the track at Barber Motorsports and wasn't able to reflash the ECU this winter. So I bought a Z-Bomb. As soon as I have time to take a last refresher ride (I'm in…
- Helmet in Factory Side Case? That's why I have a big ass Givi topcase on mine... I only use the factory side cases when touring.
- OEM wind deflectors I looked into them when I bought my 1200 and did not buy because they attach with dual sided adhesive. Not sure of their effectiveness - think I'll add heated grips before those. - Dan
- T-Rex Racing 2010 - 2015 Honda VFR1200F DCT Luggage Side Saddle Bag Protector Guards I'd like to see a pic with the bags off the bike... - Dan
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Recall done, no real issues, seems a little less "clunky" sounding Anyone else notice anything different with the bike?
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Bringing mine in tomorrow! Hope it doesn't take too long... - Dan
- New Tires Needed. Looking For Advice. PR4's have been great for me for the last 3k miles. I go with them for their grip in the wet - I've been caught in enough rain (commuting) to want good water displacement and I can only give the PR4's a big thumbs up.…
- New shaft drive motorcycle land-speed record? So did the OP have a steering damper or not? Curious... If not, what ever happened to the guy that was fabricating one for his speed test? - Dan
- New shaft drive motorcycle land-speed record? Pretty sure Veefour's bike is a bit more modified than VR155's stock, reflashed with a can DCT and while this thread degraded quickly, I have no reason to doubt either of you. Regardless, with lots of mods, our VFR12's…
- VFR1200 Chrome Wheels Was that a DanMoto exhaust on the left side I saw there prior to the Chrome Bling wheels? I had the same exhaust on my Tuono...a bit loud for my taste (went back to cored out stock Aprilia exhaust...) Very nice! -Dan
- Spiegler LSL vs Heli bars I am really thinking about doing this mod. For those that have already installed the LSL bars, any differences in the bad weather? Finding yourself outside the weather protection afforded by the plastic? I guess you can…
- I Hate These F#$King Fairings. Arguably, you don't get a lot of motorcycle for the money though, do you. It's basically a bog standard bike with ABS. Every last drop of optional equipment (which most argue should be standard) is so over inflated that…
- Panniers I paid about $600 (I think) for my OEM panniers (used) in perfect condition. If you aren't keeping them on the bike all the time, go for the OEM look. Again, just my suggestion. - Dan
- Panniers If they are no longer making it, it appears their sister company Kappa is: http://www.tourandri.../vfr1200f-10-13 I like Kappa stuff, just as good as the Givi stuff but cheaper. Most times they are just lid swaps or…
- Panniers If I had it to do over again, I'd go with the Givi to be honest. They are tougher and I don't worry about scuffs happening on those. Plus they can hold more due to the shape. Just my $0.02. Thanks for the info,…
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Question - appleis to USA owners - I'm a second owner, bought directly from a man that bought the bike new. How will Honda know to email a letter to me? Do they check title registrations through the Department of…
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Not sure where to find my engine number, but I went to the Honda powersports recall check and it shows 0 recalls pending when I search by model and when I search by my VIN... http://powersports.honda.com/recalls.aspx…
- Vibes. This narrow angle V4 does shake some. I feel it occasionally but never bad enough to bother me. Have you checked the throttle body balance? Depending on the miles on the clock, you might consider doing it, as it does…
- Vibes. Yeah, it's coming throught the grips. I'm very concious of not holding on too tight - I hold on with my knees and core, and pretty much at any time could lift my hands off the grips without adjusting my body (track…
- Vibes. So I haven't had any rides longer than, say 50-100 miles. This morning, I had a work thing about an hour in the opposite direction to my office from home, and rode there and then to the office. The ride to the office…
- Abs Light Flashing Constantly; Pulsing Through Front Brake Lever Why would they charge you to "diagnose" a warranty problem? The ABS isn't working... it should be. You haven't crashed or operated the bike outside its intended use. You may want to remind them the bike is under…
- Vfr1200... I Did It My Way Looks great - nice job and looks really well executed. Quick question - are you feeling any imbalance with the shaft and exhaust both on the left side? I assume the shaft on the left is the only reason Honda put the…
- Sw-Motech Alu-Rack Topcase Adapter Plate Failed! Good to hear this was properly resolved. Now go ride! -Dan
- Sw-Motech Alu-Rack Topcase Adapter Plate Failed! Volfy The whole adapter plate kit cost $42, which includes the screw kit. I've thought about doing away with these fancy 1/4 turn screws and just use good old bolt and lock nuts instead. I have no need for quick detach.…
- Intake Valve Carbon Build Up If it is only happening to a few people, and it happened to the same owner twice, is it coincidence? Or is it something about that owner's use of the bike (e.g., the gas he is using)? Very interesting, if anyone gets…
- Vfr1200 And Traffic Filtering I just don't filter with the panniers. I will occasionally split the lanes when traffic is stopped and I'm severely overheated, but otherwise will just wait it out. With just the topcase, it's no different than with any…
- Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? When you shoot the pics - take a shot of your oxford heaterz controller...curious as to how it mounts. -Dan
- Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? Volfy I just received mine. It's not exactly what I would call suede. More like matt vinyl... lol What, no pics?
- Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? Suede ok in the rain?
- Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? Hmmm.... my only real issue is that it's a bit slippery. What's their touring shape like compared to their sport shape, and compared to stock? -Dan
- Maintenance - Do I Need A Stand? I went with the center stand, but my understanding is that if you add a front stand while the bike is on the OEM center stand, the back wheel will hit the ground (e.g., you need a board under the center stand to keep…
- Winter Mods Installed my SW Motech topcase rack and the OEM center stand, need to find a plug to connect to the quartet harness and maybe fabricate a bracket to add a USB outlet. Also waiting on the center stem mount for my ram…
- Center Stand Or Pitbull? CAn't do both in the 1200, since the pitbull lifts the bike by sliding a pin in the mounts for the OEM center stand (which would be impossible if the center is there)... 90% of my riding is local, or in well inhabited…
- Center Stand Or Pitbull? That Bursig stand is interesting... I Assume it requires a part be installed on the bike for it to 'grip' for lifting?
- Center Stand Or Pitbull? I'm leaning towards the pitbull stand. More weight and less ground clearance are changes I'd rather not make... -Dan
- Center Stand Or Pitbull? Can't decide if I should purchase the OEM center stand or just pick up the Pitbull stand designed for VFR1200's. Anyone have any thoughts on the matter? What benefit is there to the centerstand when the bike is shaft…
- Custom Brake Line Looks like the lines from the Box to the calipers are solid, meaning they don't need to be replaced. I guess you could add an extension to the stock lines, I've just never seen it done. Cost of full lines as opposed to…
- Custom Brake Line That box is the ABS. If you need new lines, you should replace all lines between the bars and the box. -Dan
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