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Skids
1,427 posts recovered 81 threads started First seen 8 Sep 2010 Last seen 21 Apr 2026
Threads started
81 in the archive- Givi PLR1110 Tubular Pannier Holders fitting instructions needed Skids · 2 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2026
- Better late then never Skids · 26 Jan 2026 – 4 Mar 2026
- Pyramid Hugger for VFR1200X or F - UK Skids · 26 Nov 2025 – 26 Nov 2025
- Another VFR in the garage Skids · 28 Jan 2025 – 4 Aug 2025
- Free - TomTom Rider 400 battery cable - UK Skids · 26 May 2024 – 26 May 2024
- Annual Maintenance for Low Annual Mileage Skids · 21 Jul 2023 – 28 Jan 2024
- Touring the Spanish Picos Skids · 14 Jun 2023 – 1 Jul 2023
- The Crieff Cloverleaf Skids · 16 Sep 2022 – 26 Sep 2022
- 1200F Dust Cover - recommendations? Skids · 2 May 2022 – 2 May 2022
- 5th Gen Brake Bleed Issue - help please Skids · 19 Apr 2022 – 29 Jun 2022
- Owners Manuals and other 2014 VFR800F/2015 VFR800X Service ManualNew Maintenece File In vfrd downloads Skids · 7 Mar 2022 – 7 Mar 2022
- Oxford Products CLIQR system Skids · 19 Feb 2022 – 19 Feb 2022
- MBD Strikes Again! Skids · 30 Jan 2022 – 7 Oct 2022
- Voltmeter Rec Please Skids · 11 Jan 2022 – 12 Jan 2022
- This is what happens... Skids · 31 Dec 2021 – 16 Jan 2022
- New donation from Skids Skids · 30 Dec 2021 – 30 Dec 2021
- Please Identify These Skids · 27 Oct 2021 – 30 Oct 2021
- 5th Gen Model Year Differences Skids · 26 Oct 2021 – 1 Nov 2021
- Honda's New ST - NT1100 Skids · 21 Oct 2021 – 3 Dec 2021
- Parts Fiche Link please - VFR1200F Skids · 11 Sep 2021 – 15 Sep 2021
- Recommend Me a Rotating 360° Stand Skids · 14 Jul 2021 – 15 Aug 2021
- Routine Valve Inspection Skids · 3 Jan 2021 – 4 Apr 2021
- Chain Oiler debate Skids · 14 Nov 2020 – 2 Jan 2021
- New rider Skids · 26 Aug 2020 – 3 Sep 2020
- Which Route Planning Software Skids · 26 Jul 2020 – 27 Jul 2020
- My first VFR! Skids · 26 Jun 2020 – 1 Aug 2020
- Tyreleader.co.uk or AD TYRES INTERNATIONAL Skids · 20 May 2020 – 15 Jun 2020
- What did you do with your VFR1200 today? Skids · 27 Apr 2020 – 24 Sep 2020
- Replacement Front Disc advice please Skids · 31 Mar 2020 – 1 Apr 2020
- Reflective Wheel Stripes Skids · 1 Dec 2019 – 3 Dec 2019
- Switched Live Skids · 31 Oct 2019 – 13 Nov 2019
- Speed Bleeders Skids · 28 Apr 2019 – 29 Apr 2019
- 800F/X Ignition Key Skids · 6 Jan 2019 – 27 May 2019
- VFR1200F - LED Indicator Replacement Bulbs - UK Skids · 7 May 2018 – 7 May 2018
- Sunny Hunny 5 May 18 Skids · 6 May 2018 – 6 May 2018
- Starter doesn't run with clutch in Skids · 14 Feb 2018 – 28 Jul 2018
- Major Service Skids · 7 Jan 2018 – 15 Jan 2018
- LED Indicators Skids · 27 Oct 2017 – 14 Nov 2017
- VFR800F 8th Gen Fuel Tank Vacuum Problems Skids · 4 Oct 2017 – 6 Jan 2018
- Parts List - all 800 model years Skids · 23 Jul 2017 – 24 Jul 2017
- Posi-Tap Skids · 14 May 2017 – 17 May 2017
- Clutch/Brake Reservoir RAM Mount Skids · 12 May 2017 – 13 May 2017
- VFR1200F Crash Protection - recommendations Skids · 10 May 2017 – 3 Jun 2017
- Akrapovic Spud Removal Skids · 9 May 2017 – 9 May 2017
- Tyre/Tire Choice for 1200F Skids · 3 May 2017 – 2 Jun 2017
- Moto GP starts this weekend! Skids · 23 Mar 2017 – 28 Mar 2017
- Lane Splitting Bills Introduced in Oregon, Washington and Montana Skids · 27 Jan 2017 – 28 Jan 2017
- Luggage Question Skids · 2 Jan 2017 – 2 Jan 2017
- Remembrance Rideout 2016 Skids · 10 Nov 2016 – 10 Nov 2016
- American VFR Skids · 27 Sep 2016 – 30 Sep 2016
- Brakes - long press then short??? Skids · 21 Sep 2016 – 23 Sep 2016
- Honda Heated Grips - glued??? Skids · 17 Sep 2016 – 17 Sep 2016
- 72,000 Mile Service Skids · 16 Sep 2016 – 8 Oct 2016
- Fast Idle Wax Unit Fault? Skids · 8 Sep 2016 – 10 Sep 2016
- David Silver Honda Museum Skids · 3 Sep 2016 – 4 Sep 2016
- 6th Gen Brake Caliper Overhaul - pistons? Skids · 11 Aug 2016 – 11 Aug 2016
- Injector Cleaners - worth it? Skids · 22 Jun 2016 – 26 Jun 2016
- Wales in the summer Skids · 10 Jun 2016 – 11 Jun 2016
- 6th Gen Coolant Leak Skids · 12 May 2016 – 15 Sep 2016
- Ooooooh Skids · 22 Mar 2016 – 24 Mar 2016
- Vr Extends Yamaha Contract To 2018 Skids · 19 Mar 2016 – 19 Mar 2016
- Guy Martin Vs David Coulthard - F1 Special Skids · 15 Mar 2016 – 19 Mar 2016
- Sena 20S - Any Issues? Skids · 10 Feb 2016 – 13 Feb 2018
- Bike Maintenance Whilst Sat In Garage Skids · 22 Dec 2015 – 30 Dec 2015
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Skids · 4 Dec 2015 – 31 May 2019
- Which Heated Grips? Skids · 20 Nov 2015 – 25 Nov 2015
- Fitted Staintunes Skids · 6 Sep 2015 – 8 Sep 2015
- Pair Valves - Question..... Skids · 2 Sep 2015 – 2 Sep 2015
- Vfr1200 Hid-Xenon Low Beam Install Skids · 22 Jul 2015 – 2 Feb 2016
- Dam - Stone Chipped Already Skids · 2 Jul 2015 – 19 Oct 2015
- Strange Tyre Wear Skids · 2 Jul 2015 – 2 Jul 2015
- 08 6Th Gen - Charging Issue Advice Please Skids · 6 May 2015 – 7 May 2015
- Hot Climate Kit Skids · 2 May 2015 – 4 May 2015
- Dam......i Want That! Skids · 26 Mar 2015 – 6 Jul 2015
- Bike Mag 5000 Mile Test Report Skids · 22 Mar 2015 – 4 Apr 2015
- Bike Aware Video Skids · 14 Mar 2015 – 14 Mar 2015
- She's In My Garage! Skids · 21 Feb 2015 – 23 Feb 2015
- The Dunlop Dynasty Skids · 7 Oct 2014 – 15 Oct 2014
- Vfr800F Vs Z1000Sx Vs F800Gt - Bike Mag (Uk) Skids · 22 Sep 2014 – 23 Sep 2014
- 2014 Vfr800F Test Ride Skids · 9 May 2014 – 26 Sep 2014
- Before I make a decision about buying a 1200.... Skids · 1 Jun 2011 – 9 Jun 2011
Recent posts
Last 50 of 1,427- 5TH GEN DELINK + cop 3 hours ago, orendanger I create more easily fixed problems. The issues with bleeding, and maintaining the linked brakes are way more complex then calculating the piston diameter and stroke Well, I have rebuilt and…
- Better late then never I've never had the confidence to attempt the forks but now I know how easy it is I'll definitely have a go again.
- Better late then never The weather in Blighty has improved significantly and as it was 15 deg C / 59 deg F today with blue skies I was able to make significant progress on 2 bikes. Firstly the VFR800X Crossrunner. She will be up for sale soon…
- Givi PLR1110 Tubular Pannier Holders fitting instructions needed Thanks buddy :beer:
- Givi PLR1110 Tubular Pannier Holders fitting instructions needed Hi, does anyone have a copy of the fitting instructions for the Givi PLR1110 Tubular Pannier Holders to fit a VFR1200X Crosstourer for the Givi TRK46N TREKKER side cases that you could email to me? Many thanks.
- Better late then never 11 hours ago, FromMaine I feel the same. I retired 4 years ago, and I look at my calendar now and wonder how I ever held a job working overseas for 6-8 months a year and got anything done at home. L have no job now and…
- Better late then never 1 hour ago, Marsman99 Customizing...fun phase of owning a bike. 😊 I see your tank propped up. Mind if ask what “tool” you’re using in the photo? I’m always looking for a better way to do this. Everything I’ve used to…
- Better late then never 2 hours ago, Dutchy Does the NHS enforce compulsory tests on pensioners now? :goofy: Oi! Yes, free of charge too! :beer: (actually, no)
- Better late then never I FINALLY got around to starting to service my CT today. You know how life gets in the way, well this last year has been really busy but now that I am retired, I have the time to spare without it impinging on other…
- VFR 1200 DCT Foot Shift Kit Hi Grant. Have you discounted purchasing a non-DCT model?
- Helibars for VFR1200F - Non DCT/Manual 35 minutes ago, drHoo Hi drHoo You quoted my last post above but there's no comment from you. Were the photos what you wanted? It is usual to type something when you quote another post. :beer:
- Helibars for VFR1200F - Non DCT/Manual Is this more what yr wanting? Neither my gloves nor the controls touch the tank fairing, though it's damned close, and the mirrors are very clear. HTH
- Helibars for VFR1200F - Non DCT/Manual Not sure if this will show you what you want, but here goes. You are always welcome to pop up to Suffolk to take a look if you want. 20251209_164941_1.mp4
- Helibars for VFR1200F - Non DCT/Manual Hi m8 and welcome. I have Helibars fitted to my 1200F. No issues with either brake or clutch but i dont find they lift my seating position very much. I will try to sort a video later. Pics of your beast would be…
- Pyramid Hugger for VFR1200X or F - UK Removed from my 2020 VFR1200X which has 1300 miles from new so this has not seen much action. Gloss Black and in near new condition. Includes mounting bolts and spacers. Same part number for both VFR1200X and VFR1200F.…
- My Delkovic Experience 8 hours ago, vfrgiving Speaking of Delkevics and 5th gens. Anyone else rocking a standard height mount? If so, and you want an easy laugh. FYI their link pipe OD is 2" meaning muffler ID is the same. This $40 hot…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? 44 minutes ago, MBrane I just have a short piece of clear tubing that fits on the end of the funnel. For the trans/diff in the race car we have garden sprayers with the nozzles removed. Don't have any spare tubing but…
- What did you do to your VFR Today? DirtbikesRule, 10/28/2025 at 11:33 PM Man, I don't know how you get the leverage you need, especially on the road in certain situations. The longer levers make a huge difference for me and I feel like I can go deeper…
- Headed north Wow, that sounds like a real day m8. We've probably all had something similar but it's still riveting to read it. I was thinking you were going to say you had dropped her, thank goodness I didn't read that. You know it…
- And so for my next trick... Enjoy 👏
- And so for my next trick... 7 hours ago, Terry I only have the one key although I do have a blank to get cut and coded at some point. I would do that before sticking it in a nasty hole.
- And so for my next trick... I've used WD40 previously on another bike, which worked, but I dont know if it is the best thing to use.
- Headed north FromMaine, 10/7/2025 at 4:28 AM [image: 20251006_094442.jpg] I like the UK tax disc! Sounds like a great ride, another country I'd like to ride a bike in!
- And so for my next trick... I love the Titanium colour. A smoked screen will hide those impossible to clean pockets. Fantastic and rapid job sorting her out there, nice one :beer:
- HI From Buckinghamshire in the UK. Hi and welcome. We'll definitely need before and after shots.
- And so for my next trick... Nice, but you have some work to do. Depending on how you will ride it (it's really fast!) you may wish to consider upgrading the suspension. There is a remote ECU flash available which will make it much smoother as well…
- Returning after absence Skipper, 9/1/2025 at 2:38 AM Just returned from our annual State VJMC Rally over the weekend - won "Best Honda" for my efforts, so very pleased with that Interesting was the fact that most I spoke with wanted to know…
- 2001 VFR revival So sad to see a VFR like that. Best of luck with the revival.
- Front ABS ring dimensions Hi Bruno I'm afraid I don't have callipers and I didn't remove the wheel so this is an approximate measurement but it looked like 105mm. HTH.
- 2001 VFR revival That is definitely the sound of the gear-driven cams. Difficult to tell if they're louder than normal, but the noise itself is normal for that bike. Best of luck with the revival, I completed one on an 01 a couple of…
- Gotta Ride! You mention same (ish) power output as the VFR, but lighter, but how is the torque? The lighter weight will definitely help pulling out of bends but I've always loved the linear nature of the VFR torque but how is the…
- - Dr. Ergal's VTR - from old wreck to Infinity (and beyond) 😁 1 hour ago, Terry When you ride the VTR at low rpm, it makes you really wonder why the VFR800s won't run much below 3500rpm wihout shaking themselves to death. My VTR would pull happily down to 2000rpm, how does that…
- Hello from London Love the 400/4. I had the 500/4 but my mates had 400s. Great times. 🍻
- I'm getting so many awards and stuff, I don't know what to do 6 hours ago, VTCAL Whoa! Due to this very post, I have just achieved ROOKIE status. You all can not believe how hound oured I feel! The Force is strong in this one.
- Another VFR in the garage New garage is taking shape, still lots to sort out the correct place for and need to wire in the battery tenders. CT on the ramp ready for me to start work on her over the next few months. Not intending to ride her any…
- Hi from West Sussex, UK I doubt you'd have an issue with that exhaust, as long as it's not too noisy. Even then it depends who does the MoT. My DAM makes a beautiful and loud noise but it's never checked.
- Hi from West Sussex, UK Nice one m8, the start of a beautiful relationship 🍻
- Hi from West Sussex, UK 22 hours ago, Somatyk Hi all. I've been after a VFR in one form or another since 1999. I had a white VFR 750 on my bedroom wall when I was growing up. The thing I wanted most in the world. My mum essentially banned me…
- Another VFR in the garage Have to agree with you there, the CT is NOT an off-road bike.
- Another VFR in the garage 9 hours ago, VFRMAN HI Skids, How are you getting on with the VFR1200X? what's she like on fuel? what's the actual fuelling like? snatchy? I'd imagine she goes through rear tyres pretty quick? been looking for a touring…
- Another VFR in the garage 2 hours ago, Morados That is a nice looking machine! Are you gonna replace your VFR800X? No, i won't need a commuter so she goes.
- Another VFR in the garage She finally arrived
- Brake feel - can it be improved? I've done 2 braided replacements, 5th and 6th gen and it's by far the biggest improvement in braking feel. Step by step, it's not that difficult. I did it, twice, so it can't be that hard.
- Dam Exhaust Can't agree more. I've had one fitted to my Crossrunner for a few years and one on the 1200. The 1200 sounds even better. 😜
- Another VFR in the garage A VFR1200X Crosstourer arrives 7 Feb. Whilst I love my 1200F, she's is increasingly harder to ride for long periods as I get older. The X has the benefit of an upright seating position, a larger fuel tank along with the…
- This did not end well. 8 hours ago, V4 Rosso Squished them and they take their original shape again. Pretty good stuff made by Knox Armour with a hard outer shell and dense foam inner padding Knox make very good kit. I have a couple of pairs…
- Recall alert on VFR1200 No recalls for my 1200 on Honda UK website https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/owners/safety/recalls-updates.html
- Can anyone validate what's in this video? Uses the Honda motor car logo instead of the Honda motorcycle logo. Doesn't mean it's a made up piece but.....
- Gotta Ride! 5 hours ago, mello dude Awesome RC51! A bike thats on my bike lust list! :beer: Me too, but they are soooooooo expensive.
- Rider or bike? VFR1000FD cornering 7 hours ago, brainwashed Thank you everyone for the replies. I was expecting I would get an email notification but never did which is why I'm responding so late. I'm used to burning the rubber on edge on most bikes, but…
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