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Cynic

48 posts recovered 3 threads started First seen 27 Jan 2010 Last seen 5 May 2010

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  1. Honda announces three year VFR1200F service plan Cynic 3 14 Mar 2010 14 Mar 2010 Cynic · 14 Mar 2010 – 14 Mar 2010
  2. Actual consumption figures and tank range Cynic 36 20 Feb 2010 7 May 2010 Cynic · 20 Feb 2010 – 7 May 2010
  3. One VFR1200F now in my garage Cynic 59 12 Feb 2010 8 Apr 2010 Cynic · 12 Feb 2010 – 8 Apr 2010

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  1. Interesting parts info 5 May 2010 19:49 [image: View Post]kaldek, on 04 May 2010 - 07:52 AM, said: The 2002 uses standard H4 bulbs, so unless they decided to go backwards I doubt it. On mine it's two H7s I think, not H4s. Stacked vertically and operate in the…
  2. One in the family...... 22 Apr 2010 08:15 [image: View Post]OllyVFR, on 21 April 2010 - 06:24 PM, said: My cousin has just traded in his CB1300 in for the new VFR, and he is very impressed (still owns a BlackBird). He recons it's alot easyer to ride than the…
  3. First mod to the VFR1200F 20 Apr 2010 07:47 Sebring and Ixil are also supplying end cans.
  4. Next Week 12 Apr 2010 22:33 [image: View Post]phobe, on 09 April 2010 - 08:45 PM, said: I get mine Friday the 16th... Can't wait. Weather here is shit though. Congratulations my Canadian friends. You won't be disappointed! I was the lone voice in…
  5. One VFR1200F now in my garage 8 Apr 2010 17:32 [image: View Post]jasonsmith, on 08 April 2010 - 12:07 PM, said: I'm noticing that your shock spring is pre-loaded. Have you set your sag or did it come that way from the dealer. Curious how the spring to weight ratio…
  6. One VFR1200F now in my garage 8 Apr 2010 16:58 [image: View Post]JES_VFR, on 07 April 2010 - 01:28 PM, said: Wait a sec, even the banner on this page makes it look like there are three bulbs. 2 lows and 1 high? are they all H7's?? Nope one for dipped beam one for…
  7. One VFR1200F now in my garage 6 Apr 2010 18:36 To answer a few questions I don't know what size a Stebel horn is but the OE one is just above the radiator and is dead easy to remove. Headlights are 2 H7s. MPG is currently 43 - 45(imperial gallons). suggesting tank…
  8. Saw the new VFR in person 6 Apr 2010 18:17 [image: View Post]flash1034, on 03 April 2010 - 10:42 PM, said: Honestly, for the money Honda is asking, Id rather have a BMW K1300S. It is faster, has more bells and whistles and is right around the price of the new…
  9. New 1200 6 Apr 2010 18:13 [image: View Post]JustinR, on 05 April 2010 - 09:58 PM, said: nice ! are you the first in the US on VFRD ? I reckon he is indeed!! Congratulations - it's a great feeling! By the way, do you have to keep those little…
  10. What would you do? 17 Mar 2010 00:16 Doh ok I get it So(uth) Cal(ifornia), haha I won't forget that now. You know what they say, we are two countries separated by a common language :) Did someone mention beer???? lol
  11. What would you do? 16 Mar 2010 23:55 [image: View Post]Wheatie, on 16 March 2010 - 06:41 PM, said: [image: View Post]Cynic, on 16 March 2010 - 06:15 PM, said: I have a VFR1200F. I sold my CBR1100XX and kept my VFR800 (5th Gen). I think that says it all.…
  12. Choose your 1200F accessories !! 16 Mar 2010 23:18 [image: View Post]Serenity_VFR, on 16 March 2010 - 04:16 PM, said: Best accessory for the Gen7 is to follow this procedure: Remove Gen7 VFU from license plate. Discard. Install <Gen6 VFR to license plate. Go ride.…
  13. What would you do? 16 Mar 2010 23:15 I have a VFR1200F. I sold my CBR1100XX and kept my VFR800 (5th Gen). I think that says it all.
  14. One VFR1200F now in my garage 15 Mar 2010 21:17 Well, I had a birthday and a party for the birthday and then a holiday so I'm late in doing what I said..... But here we are. remember I'm 147 pounds, 5'8" and 31" inside leg. I really should get a more appropriate…
  15. Honda announces three year VFR1200F service plan 14 Mar 2010 11:34 [image: View Post]kaldek, on 14 March 2010 - 05:26 AM, said: [image: View Post]Cynic, on 14 March 2010 - 04:27 AM, said: As an aside, Honda have raised the UK price already by �500 starting April 1. I'd propose that's…
  16. VFR1200 is top seller in the UK 14 Mar 2010 09:32 [image: View Post]dogman, on 09 March 2010 - 04:51 AM, said: [image: View Post]rc36Honda, on 08 March 2010 - 11:20 PM, said: What I find amazing about all that is that those sales represent sales in the dead of what has…
  17. Honda announces three year VFR1200F service plan 14 Mar 2010 09:27 Well, we already have a three year warranty period and a three year breakdown service for this bike, but Honda have just announced a three year (or four service) plan for the VFR. I suspect it's for the UK only at the…
  18. MCN Video VFR1200 13 Mar 2010 11:57 [image: View Post]vfr_steve, on 08 March 2010 - 07:08 AM, said: Yup that's 'our Cynic' (right at the end before the MCN guy) Sorry I have been a bit quiet - been away on holiday. Yes that's me at the very end, freezing…
  19. Australian Lunch Date confirmed. 6 Mar 2010 01:23 Im really sad for our Australian cousins with that price. I thought mine was expensive but thats terrible. How does it compare with the Oz price of a K1300s?
  20. One VFR1200F now in my garage 3 Mar 2010 13:20 [image: View Post]MotardMenace, on 02 March 2010 - 10:36 PM, said: Steve, Congrats on the new ride. It appears that you are enjoying it. If you get time could you post up a quick pic with you seated on the bike. I like…
  21. The Unofficial Vfr1200f Road Test Compendium. 26 Feb 2010 10:14 April's edition of BIKE magazine (UK) is a sports tourer special, with an extended test between the VFR1200F, K1300S and the Sprint ST. The results are, erm, interesting.
  22. The Unofficial Vfr1200f Road Test Compendium. 26 Feb 2010 10:08 vfrcapn, on 25 February 2010 - 05:58 PM, said: Here's some MCN reader's testing impressions. I'm the last one on that video.
  23. VFR1200 Upgrades 24 Feb 2010 17:30 If I had the $16k to spend on a sport touring bike...the Kaw concours 14 would be my preference. You just get MORE for the money!... :comp13: False economy in my view. You'd still have a Kawasaki. :ph34r: I chose the…
  24. Actual consumption figures and tank range 20 Feb 2010 18:31 I thought it best to post this as a separate thread so people can refer to it if necessary without having to wade through my drivel on other threads! Anyway, I promised I'd post some proper consumption figures when I…
  25. VFR1200F test ride 17 Feb 2010 13:55 [image: View Post]vfr_steve, on 17 February 2010 - 07:10 AM, said: Cynic I didn't ask about the suspension settings (I wish I had now) but certainly on the demo one, it felt wayy too stiff for my liking. Hmm, the manual…
  26. VFR1200F test ride 16 Feb 2010 22:57 Great review Steve, I'm glad you got a chance to check it out - it does look quite small with a 6' rider on it, that's for sure. I think all the power delivery is intentional, attributable to the fly by wire throttle…
  27. Australian Lunch Date confirmed. 14 Feb 2010 12:57 If you converted UK price, you guys down under would pay AUS$20,432.
  28. Australian Lunch Date confirmed. 14 Feb 2010 10:10 [image: View Post]Rainbow7, on 14 February 2010 - 04:29 AM, said: [image: View Post]kaldek, on 14 February 2010 - 04:14 AM, said: Or waiting until Honda Japan finally listens to the obvious complaints from Australia and…
  29. One VFR1200F now in my garage 13 Feb 2010 00:12 [image: View Post]OllyVFR, on 12 February 2010 - 07:03 PM, said: Superb!!! I'm not far away (Norwich), will prob see you are around as one of my stores is in Cambridge. Hey Olly, I got the bike from Lings in Harleston,…
  30. One VFR1200F now in my garage 12 Feb 2010 23:59 [image: View Post]timmythecop, on 12 February 2010 - 06:53 PM, said: WOOT!!!!!! a HELL YEA from the USA! Cheers mate. I know it's a lot of dosh, but I can afford it nowadays so that's ok. I will get better daylight…
  31. VFR12000F in the flesh 12 Feb 2010 23:56 [image: View Post]swimmer, on 12 February 2010 - 06:50 PM, said: From where I am sitting the finish on those looks absolutely mega. Like it or loathe it, you can't argue about the build quality. It is tremendous.
  32. VFR12000F in the flesh 12 Feb 2010 23:55 Were you at Jack Machin's on Carholme Steve? My Blackbird came from there. The white I agree was superb. It's a deep sparkling white that sets off the rest of the bike beautifully. I wasn't too fussed about the silver…
  33. One VFR1200F now in my garage 12 Feb 2010 23:37 Cheers Steve. Yeah I will very soon, I'll give you a shout and you can have a shot! Weather was real grotty I agree. It feels like a 5th generation on steroids. Very similar power, delivery and feel just loads more of…
  34. One VFR1200F now in my garage 12 Feb 2010 23:16 [image: View Post]Paladin, on 12 February 2010 - 06:12 PM, said: [image: View Post]Cynic, on 12 February 2010 - 05:47 PM, said: Power delivery very smooth, brakes dangerously powerful, suspension for me at 10.5 stone…
  35. One VFR1200F now in my garage 12 Feb 2010 23:11 Ok, I been outside in the freezy cold to my garage. These will have to do until morning! Those in the UK will recognise a East Anglian numberplate Attached thumbnail(s) [image: Attached Image: IMG_0319.JPG] [image:…
  36. One VFR1200F now in my garage 12 Feb 2010 22:47 It's genuine! I'm just back in, having ridden 100 miles, it's 10.45 in the evening and it's 2 degrees C outside. Pics would look rubbish but I'll get some in the morning. I can't tell how to get the fairings off! It…
  37. One VFR1200F now in my garage 12 Feb 2010 21:41 Job done. Honda have my cash, I have one of their bikes. In red. At home. It's lovely!
  38. Australian Lunch Date confirmed. 11 Feb 2010 13:48 [image: View Post]HispanicSlammer, on 11 February 2010 - 02:44 AM, said: Well Honda pulled out of a test ride event in the UK last month, so I wouldn't get your hopes up. They did not like some comments said on the…
  39. Just ordered a VFR 8 Feb 2010 15:13 [image: View Post]PaulW, on 27 January 2010 - 08:31 PM, said: To Steve in UK If you don't mind me asking what did you pay for the accessories? There are no prices for these in Canada yet but i can do an estimate based…
  40. Just ordered a VFR 5 Feb 2010 07:20 [image: View Post]PaulW, on 04 February 2010 - 10:32 PM, said: It looks like we will be waiting about 2 more months or bit more for delivery here.....arghhh Two more months from today (making it April) or two more…
  41. My 2 cents 2 Feb 2010 18:33 [image: View Post]SAFE-T, on 02 February 2010 - 01:11 PM, said: I think the VFR1200 will make the 6th gen bike look better in the same way the 6th gen bike made the 5th gen bike look so good. I think you are comparing…
  42. VFR1200F Available Jan 28 1 Feb 2010 22:05 [image: View Post]robwalmsley, on 01 February 2010 - 01:27 PM, said: hi all members,just read about uk vfr1200 show room prices £11,595 on the road,still to much for me !im going to see the machine in the flesh at the…
  43. A friend told me about a guy he knows that said.... 30 Jan 2010 10:00 [image: View Post]Solomoto, on 30 January 2010 - 12:22 AM, said: Amazing what some people will believe what they read on the net. Believe it mate. I was the VFR800 (and Blackbird) owner that was going to test it.…
  44. Just ordered a VFR 28 Jan 2010 10:28 [image: View Post]vfr_steve, on 28 January 2010 - 04:42 AM, said: Congrats Steve and welcome to the forum, I live up north in Lincoln, I'll be going to the launch party :beer: Hi Steve. I'm getting mine from Lings in…
  45. Just ordered a VFR 28 Jan 2010 07:32 [image: View Post]PaulW, on 27 January 2010 - 08:31 PM, said: To Steve in UK If you don't mind me asking what did you pay for the accessories? There are no prices for these in Canada yet but i can do an estimate based…
  46. VFR1200F Available Jan 28 27 Jan 2010 23:15 You lucky bugger, I am jealous! First thing that strikes me actually is the size. I know you're quite tall but it looks quite small and, well, more compact than I imagined...
  47. Just ordered a VFR 27 Jan 2010 23:07 [image: View Post]RE-Agent, on 27 January 2010 - 05:43 PM, said: [image: View Post]Cynic, on 27 January 2010 - 10:36 AM, said: Hello all Newbie here from the UK; I found this site hunting down reviews for the VFR1200. I…
  48. Just ordered a VFR 27 Jan 2010 15:36 Hello all Newbie here from the UK; I found this site hunting down reviews for the VFR1200. I have a red one on order and collect on 12 February, my dealer has confirmed this. He was at Honda UK yesterday and was amazed…

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