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155 posts recovered 8 threads started First seen 25 Apr 2012 Last seen 14 Apr 2025
Threads started
8 in the archive- Impressions Of The Vfr After 1000 Miles ridered · 28 Feb 2016 – 17 Mar 2016
- Gps ridered · 19 Feb 2016 – 22 Feb 2016
- Official Ca Meet: Tour De Sur April Trip ridered · 14 Jan 2016 – 27 Apr 2016
- Visit To Bmw Dealer Saved Me 20K ridered · 21 Jul 2015 – 26 Aug 2015
- Bar Risers/ Low Seat ridered · 13 Jul 2015 – 1 Aug 2015
- Tour De Sur April 10-12 Updated 4/7/15 ridered · 7 Mar 2015 – 10 Mar 2015
- Vfr Vs. Fjr1300 ridered · 4 Mar 2015 – 6 Mar 2015
- How Much Did You Pay For Yours? ridered · 4 Nov 2014 – 6 Nov 2014
Recent posts
Last 50 of 155- Recall alert on VFR1200 VFRKent, 1/17/2025 at 2:15 PM I had been having a challenge with my bike stalling periodically, I just checked with Honda and mine is covered under the recall, it will be interesting to see if that resloves the issue. I…
- Moving a bike 800 miles looking for ideas I bought my bike in Northern California when I lived in San Diego. I flew up in the morning and rode it home that day. The ride was about 500 miles, but the flight was short. Still a long day. It was fun. My profile…
- What to bring A camera and Chapstick. Layered clothes. Cash. Bottle opener. I keep a damp rag in a ziplock to clean my visor. I tend to over pack, and then realize you can get everything on the road, so I have been minimizing. Every…
- How old are VFR owners? My 40th birthday present last year.
- 45 litre top box on 7th gen mount alleyoop, 5/4/2017 at 7:50 AM Custom made in Tennessee. Best seat I've ever had. I could PM you the contact info of the maker. Sure, that seat looks great. PM me the info, and how much you paid, please. Did you have to…
- VFR1200 (Seventh Gen) Luggage Questions I bought my 45L case, rear carrier and mounting plate from Lings in the UK. They shipped it to me in a couple days, and were very helpful. Price is not bad as long as the exchange rate is favorable. I bought everything…
- 45 litre top box on 7th gen mount alleyoop, 4/6/2017 at 3:24 PM I had a 2010 VFR1200. The 45L box isn't sold in the USA. So I ordered mine from England--along with the carrier bracket, back pad, and key cylinder! It requires previous installation of the…
- 45 litre top box on 7th gen mount you'll have to change the mounting plate to the 45L version, but I also have the 45L on my 2010 with no issues.
- Made the VFR800 to1200 Swap - First Impressions vs What I Read RC1237V, 3/29/2017 at 8:28 PM Ridered and Soupbean, have you considered the LSL Speigler bars as opposed to the helibars - here is a link to the thread if you're interested, I did mine and could not be happier! I don't…
- Made the VFR800 to1200 Swap - First Impressions vs What I Read I have the throttlemiester on mine and it helps alot on long trips. I just order Helibars too. I'd love the cruise, but that will have to wait until I have more money. I've had my 1200 (after an 800) for a little over a…
- Helmet in Factory Side Case? I added the Honda 45L topbox, and it fits 2 full face helmets. My small Shoei does not fit in the side cases. Most of the time I hang my helmet from the mirror.
- I need some guidance from the collective... buy the Alaska (Africa) Twin in Seattle, take it up and back, then sell it when you get back to Seattle. Stick with Big Red. You know every town will have a dealer so you can get parts and service if needed. Or get a…
- Looking at a used VFR1200 DCT alleyoop, 12/5/2016 at 8:37 AM Hey, bitNINE. I'll sell you mine! Just decided on it yesterday. Full suspension / full exhaust / flashed ECU / much more! Mileage 9700 I'm in the Florida panhandle. Unreal price! $7,995…
- Motus V4 CornerCarver, 6/11/2016 at 5:59 PM Finally got to ride one today. HOLY CRAP. They do handle very well with the funky Helibars providing a lot of leverage. They sound amazing. There is even more to the MSTR that is…
- Spiegler LSL vs Heli bars Hvrnaut, 6/19/2012 at 3:04 PM I really appreciate what you can do to help me out. I have the Helibars on my bike! They are good, but I believe I'd really like the Spiegler bar better. Just trying to get this bike just…
- CBR1000RR SP and SP2 Mohawk, 10/5/2016 at 6:17 AM Definitely says Titanium, then in one video complains that this "art" is covered with bodywork. Trust me if anyone crashes one of these, the tank will explode if it holes whilst sliding…
- San Diego County 9/4/16 Still undecided, but if I go I will meet at the Starbucks in SJC.
- Made the VFR800 to1200 Swap - First Impressions vs What I Read 13 hours ago, MackerVFRR We should clarify this point to keep this thread as a useful resource for future parties interested in the VFR1200 (after they sort through the gratuitous RC51 pron 😍) Is the 2012 gauge more…
- Made the VFR800 to1200 Swap - First Impressions vs What I Read the 2010 only has a fuel gauge. It starts flashing with more fuel left than the 2012. It is in this thread some where. Differences in range between the 2010 and 2012
- Made the VFR800 to1200 Swap - First Impressions vs What I Read I've always wanted the RC51. It was the hot bike when I got my MC endorsement, so it was the bike I lusted after. I have the 7th gen, so I just need to add the RC. I'm going to install Heli bars to combat the numbing…
- San Diego County 9/4/16 2 hours ago, Duc2V4 That was my point! I guess it came out wrong but in context to Rogue's post about moving it, it would make more sense...oh well I guess I didn't get it. I thought maybe the OP was suggesting it would…
- San Diego County 9/4/16 Duc2V4, 8/23/2016 at 1:02 PM Wasn't it supposed to be Labor Day weekend? That is Labor Day weekend. Labor Day is the 5th.
- San Diego County 9/4/16 I'm a maybe. Will meet at pala if I go. Sunday is good for me.
- San Diego County 9/4/16 What day? What time would you estimate being at Pala?
- Where Are The SoCal Rides? 01ragtop, 6/11/2016 at 6:34 PM Where in SOCAL? I ride with some sportbike guys mostly. We hit Palomar, Banner, Montezuma, etc. Occasionally, we make a big loop up north of LA and across ACH, but we're San Diego, so…
- Where Are The SoCal Rides? Rogue_Biker, 6/9/2016 at 7:25 PM Every start of the summer all the douchebags of the riding world come out to SoCal and it's a zoo at the popular places. Malibu, ACH, Palomar, etc. Luckily, most of them can't wake up…
- 7-Day Central CA Ride - September-ish 2016 18 hours ago, BrianF I think the west side up to the crest is where the money is, done out-and-back from Kirk Creek. Using it as a through-road is questionable if not masochistic. I did the trough ride, then did Peach…
- 7-Day Central CA Ride - September-ish 2016 15 hours ago, RC1237V When I camp at Kirk Creek, I book 6 months ahead of time.....It used to be empty all the time, and then Sunset Magazine did an article on it, now good luck, it is ALWAYS booked - even in December!…
- 7-Day Central CA Ride - September-ish 2016 If you camp at Kirk Creek Campground, which is at the base of Nacimiento-Ferguson Rd or Plaskett Campground, just south you can stay in the bicycle/ hiker camp spots for 5.00/ night. I'm personally not a fan of…
- Where Are The SoCal Rides? 9 hours ago, 2FAST4U ^ I'll take you up on that. When my father got out of high school, he did a four year stint in the Navy and then headed to California. In his words, it was the place to be and so everyone was going…
- First time to Big Sur and Carmel One of the most spectacular places on the West Coast. How is this your first trip being that you live in the Bay Area? Depending on how far south you make it, there is a moto museum in Solvang that is pretty cool. Also…
- First time to Big Sur and Carmel "There are others but Carmel Valley and Nacimiento-Fergusson Roads belong on the list." Carmel valley rd, yes, but unless you like gravel and bumpy roads, I'd skip Nacimiento-Fergusson. Just road it a couple weeks ago,…
- Differences in range between the 2010 and 2012 I wonder if Honda reprogrammed the fuel gauge on the 2012s? My 2010 flashes very early, and most times it takes under 4 gallons to fill it, meaning the light flashes with maybe 1.4 gallons left in the tank. Maybe the…
- Official Ca Meet: Tour De Sur April Trip Anyone in?
- Crossing Australia - Twice! darn, new item added to the bucket list. I thought California was the only place to search for fruit. I always wandered if people smuggled watermelons or something.
- Just Test Rode My 3Rd Vfr1200 @Skids - I didn't know there were updates but I could find out. @ Suzuki416 - 115miles to a tank? That's horrible, it's 177 miles from Ely to Tonopah NV. Is that a 2010 you speak of and what kind of riding? Supposedly…
- Just Test Rode My 3Rd Vfr1200 My MPG actually got better with the reflash. DCT model fwiw. Don told me if anything the mpg should get better with a flash which agrees with your findings. Swimmer must ride like Old Man Finkle, 50 mpg, and 16k out of…
- I'm 5' 7" How Would The Vfr1200 Fit Me? I'm 5'5" and it fits as well as my fifth gen did. Pegs are slightly forward, and bars seem slightly more forward, but feels very familiar. I will add help bars when the budget allows and it should be perfect.
- Recall Update My dealer just ordered it when I told them I had the bike. I didn't have the notice with me either. I can't remember if they when out and pulled my vin, but they ordered parts, I came back in a week or so, and it was a…
- Part Swapping W/rc213V-S? the oil filter is 358 x 2! I guess if you can spend 200K on a bike...
- I Hate These F#$King Fairings. I got one side back on tonight. I am going to stand by my assessment that I still hate these fairings. I believe the person who designed them should be dragged from their bed into the street and beaten mercilessly. I…
- Official Ca Meet: Tour De Sur April Trip I stayed here a couple years ago. Nothing fancy, but OK. I don't really want to tent camp. Map it and you'll see it's in a little island area of motels and restaurants, etc. Cheaper than Cambria, right off PCH. Good…
- Recall Update Yes, I looked at one before I bought mine from crazybro and the dealer said try couldn't sell it until the recall was preformed. My dealer ordered parts without performing the inspection. They just ordered them when I…
- Official Ca Meet: Tour De Sur April Trip Yes I just saw that today. Might have to find something else. San Simeon has first come do I'm going to go without reservations. I might just stay there the two nights, but there are no hot showers do to the drought.…
- I Hate These F#$King Fairings. I would not be without the lift My knees and back are not great so crawling around on the floor when its only 4 degrees is not on Good idea on the air filter I have done that before, I usually spray them with brake…
- I Hate These F#$King Fairings. It was the first time I did everything (bought the bike second hand) so I took my time as to not foul anything up. Ran out of time to do the brake and clutch bleeding, but I could see the big service taking around 4…
- I Hate These F#$King Fairings. I still haven't put mine back together yet. I have been waiting for it to warm up before attempting it. I do not want brittle plastic from the cold to be a factor. I have used fiberglass mesh this to re-enforce the…
- The Beginning Of The End (In The Uk) I've never had trouble getting parts, but then again I've never had trouble with my bike at all. It is for sale in the classifieds and the chock cable is in perfect working order. For 2400 you can have a parts bike that…
- I Hate These F#$King Fairings. I did my 24k service today so I had my first experience taking the fairing off. I found it not too bad. Once everything was lined up on the side fairings I used the hole on the silver part and pulled it into place. I…
- I Need To Soften My 5Th Gen Rear Suspension You could buy mine. It rides like a cloud. The stock suspension is really soft. Maybe a po put a stiffer spring?
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