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Volfy

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  1. Differences in range between the 2010 and 2012 9 May 2016 21:53 You could be right about Honda changing the calibration on when the "reserve light" comes on. My '10 comes on wayyy too early. Sometimes at some 125 miles. I would go fill up at that point and it would top off at a…
  2. Differences in range between the 2010 and 2012 6 May 2016 17:56 For there to be 40 mile difference, '12 would need to have a 7mpg advantage over a '10. Math: 40 - 5 = 35 miles (accounting for 0.1 gal difference in fuel tank capacity) 35 / 5 gal tank = 7 miles per gal. That means if…
  3. Differences in range between the 2010 and 2012 6 May 2016 17:45 1 hour ago, Auron 40 miles seems pretty appreciable to me. I think I'll be saving up for a '13 Something doesn't add up there... difference between 37mpg and 39mpg - even over the full 5 gal tank - is at most 10 miles.…
  4. Differences in range between the 2010 and 2012 5 May 2016 20:50 At 2388ft elevation, Tuscon AZ is gonna get better mpg than Houston, TX at barely above MSL. Blakebird lives in Parker, CO, IIRC, which is 5869ft, more than a mile high. If I am getting consistently very close to 40mpg…
  5. New Tires Needed. Looking For Advice. 29 Apr 2016 19:02 The "20mph over tire's max rated speed" was purely theoretical, based on mfr published numbers. IF that rear tire came apart at 186mph (that ZX10R's top speed, as mentioned), there wouldn't be much of a bike - or rider…
  6. I'm 5' 7" How Would The Vfr1200 Fit Me? 27 Apr 2016 16:08 5'7" here too and the VFR1200 fits me like it was designed for my frame. Compared to other supersport ST's, the V4 allows the mid section is very narrow. This allows rider's legs a straight reach for terra firma. Reach…
  7. New Tires Needed. Looking For Advice. 25 Apr 2016 14:26 I would say you couldn't go wrong with any of the of major brand ST tires. But... there have been some recent reports of Michelin tire failures, which kinda gives me pause. Not too sure what to make of these reports, as…
  8. New Look 25 Apr 2016 14:12 Cool. Nice to see another VFR1200 in H-town. It has been a rare sight in the 3-4yrs I've ridden mine. I bike-commute whenever I can, though these days I'm on the Trophy SE 1/2 of the time.
  9. New Look 19 Apr 2016 20:50 Nice. Was that you I saw going up BW8 west last week? Friday, IIRC.
  10. Time To Say Goodbye... 3 Mar 2016 16:07 Two big jugs are better than 4 small ones :goofy: I can think of all kinds of exceptions to this one. And not just motorcycle engines, either.
  11. Mirror Snapped Off By Passing Car 28 Feb 2016 17:12 Not sure how traffic laws are in UK, but here in the States, this is how I would see it: 1. You were up front and therefore had the right of way of the entire width of your lane - and there was ONLY one lane at the time…
  12. Givi V35 Cases 12 Feb 2016 17:40 Not going to say how fast I went on public forum, but I have no problem with my V35s on the VFR1200 at speed. DO make sure both clips click on solidly, though. I have heard of folks with Monokey side case popping loose…
  13. Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? 5 Feb 2016 19:40 One word of caution. This kit was a bitch to staple the cover on tight, with zero creasing. I am lucky I had quite a bit of practice recovering dirt bike seat, which are a whole bunch easier, before I tackled this one.…
  14. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 4 Feb 2016 21:09 There is no such thing as a perfect map. Even if it is your bike on the dyno, and the guy is a seasoned pro at his craft, it is still only optimized for the set of prevailing conditions during that dyno session.…
  15. Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? 4 Feb 2016 02:17 Oh yeah. Much more so. I went with the suede cover because I wanted the grippiest surface. Not to say the carbon version wouldn't be an improvement. I've had that type of cover on other aftermarket seat, and they were…
  16. Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? 3 Feb 2016 18:18 Touring foam with suede cover. [image: post-23836-0-55911000-1454523414.jpg]
  17. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 3 Feb 2016 15:20 there is no testing for just right for manufacturers....the EPA mandates that fuel is cut OFF I have played with enough fuel maps to know otherwise. One reason I liked Triumphs is that for many of them, you can tune the…
  18. Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? 2 Feb 2016 17:14 It is about the same height as stock seat. Not sure if it is physically wider, but toward the back of the rider's seat it feels very flat and more supportive at the edges than stock. Front of it narrows enough for my…
  19. Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? 2 Feb 2016 13:43 Haven't ridden the VFR1200 in a bit. Been having too much fun with the Trophy SE. I got the 2 different seats done up a while back. Never did get the correct foam for the "sport" seat. After going back and forth several…
  20. Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question 1 Feb 2016 18:03 ...This can also be heard with an aftermarket exhaust as a loud pop/bang/flame when the injectors come back on ...All models will benefit from no loud backfiring upon throttle re-application with this productThis is The…
  21. Vibes. 20 Aug 2015 15:58 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…
  22. Vfr1200 And Traffic Filtering 4 Aug 2015 03:35 My bad... apparently calling a governor a "venomous festering c**t" and "hope her spine fuses" is perfectly acceptable in these forums. Duly noted, for the record. Ride on. Thank you for having taken the effort to…
  23. Vfr1200 And Traffic Filtering 4 Aug 2015 00:19 My bad... apparently calling a governor a "venomous festering c**t" and "hope her spine fuses" is perfectly acceptable in these forums. Duly noted, for the record. Ride on.
  24. Vfr1200 Hid-Xenon Low Beam Install 22 Jul 2015 19:48 On one car I did an HID conversion - even with relay, direct power to battery, and the whole 9 yards - the dash will reset itself (light goes out a split second, LCD goes out and comes on, gauge needles sweeps,etc.)…
  25. Vfr1200 Hid-Xenon Low Beam Install 22 Jul 2015 13:55 Good job! You'll like the improved lighting. A few points: 1. Did you shim the HID bulb to tilt it down some to clear the reflector "tip"? That was the trickiest part when I did mine. 2. It is best not to break and…
  26. Anyone Have Something Positive On The Vfr1200? 25 Jun 2015 14:40 The more other bikes I ride, the more I appreciate just how well sorted the VFR1200 is as a package. The engine heat management is bar none the best - I rarely feel much heat, even on the hottest Houston summer days.…
  27. Vfr1200F Owners - Welcome To The Finest Of Honda Traditions! 8 Jun 2015 22:30 As much as i like the 7th gen, I have little interest in the earlier VFRs, or even the 8th gen, which is really a warmed over 6th gen - a very well executed warm over. Great bikes for what they were, but these days…
  28. Vfr1200F Owners - Welcome To The Finest Of Honda Traditions! 7 Jun 2015 21:55 Honda makes what Honda makes. I have not owned any of the prev gen VFRs, and bought the 1200F because it was a bike that fits my riding style the best. If somebody else builds a better mouse trap... I'll ditch the…
  29. Sw-Motech Alu-Rack Topcase Adapter Plate Failed! 5 Jun 2015 14:21 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. The…
  30. Throttle control 5 Jun 2015 03:38 That's what I have on mine. I first bought a Go Cruise, which is a copy of the Omni Cruise. Like it so much I bought the original. Each one has some pros and cons. The Omni Cruise has a large thumb assist, and it is a…
  31. Bigger Fuel Tank 1 Jun 2015 20:28 LoopRider I have the early model, says the tank can take 18.5 litres. I can get close to that without having run dry, 17.9 the most I put in once. :blink: Brave soul. I've pumped slightly more than 4.25 gallons (out of…
  32. Intake Valve Carbon Build Up 1 Jun 2015 14:47 There should be no issue to download the magazine or order it directly - they ship to all countries. The Headline: Is the Honda-V4 1200F Engine hazardous? - This is not a single failure / case - Honda changed the shanks…
  33. Intake Valve Carbon Build Up 29 May 2015 19:58 Discussion on octane, methanol, and gasoline in general gets to be more religion than fact. Some people are convinced one way and there is no changing their opinion, so I try not to get too deep into them. The only…
  34. Intake Valve Carbon Build Up 29 May 2015 17:28 I run Techron through all my vehicles regularly. Seafoam treatment is even better, but the application is a bit more involved. It is generally more of a problem for you folks up North, where the ECU tend to enrich the…
  35. Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? 29 May 2015 14:46 Just got a shipping notice from Saddlemen. Looks like my stuff will arrive early next week. Long story, but I will end up with two seats kits - Performance and Touring. The Honda optional low seat will get cannibalized,…
  36. Vfr1200 And Traffic Filtering 27 May 2015 18:42 Not to question your ability to load a motorcycle safely onto a truck/van... but that right there has the makings of the next YouTube "Motorcycle Loading Fail" video. :happy: :beer:
  37. Vfr1200 And Traffic Filtering 25 May 2015 17:54 Being that it is the Special Escort Group of the Metropolitan Police, they probably went with the PowerBronze screen. The lip contour fits. Don't think I'd want to buy yet another screen just to have the lower painted.…
  38. Vfr1200 And Traffic Filtering 21 May 2015 21:03 Corbin has slim lids for the C14 . Dunno if they have them for VFR1200. I need to paint the lower legs of my screen black like that.
  39. Vfr1200 And Traffic Filtering 19 May 2015 15:53 Top case only is much easier to negotiate through dense traffic, even if you don't filter.
  40. Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? 12 May 2015 01:20 Finally got around to taking some pics. The cover is on the way back to Saddlemen for a swap. Hoping to get it back ASAP to try it out. This is the "touring" foam sitting on - but not glued to - stock seat pan. I've…
  41. Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? 7 May 2015 04:25 Rider14 Volfy I just received mine. It's not exactly what I would call suede. More like matt vinyl... lol What, no pics? Slight problem. They sent me a "performance" cover with a "touring" foam. :mad: Neither Riders…
  42. Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? 6 May 2015 02:15 I just received mine. It's not exactly what I would call suede. More like matt vinyl... lol
  43. Saddlemen Seat Kits Anyone Have Experience With Em? 5 May 2015 02:43 Have the sport suede kit coming. From what I've read, the foam is a bit thinner so the finished seat is supposed to be a little lower and narrower than the touring profile. My main complaint with the OEM seat is the…
  44. Dam......i Want That! 27 Mar 2015 17:27 From DAM: "When you pay with PayPal there will be 3,9% transaction costs for PayPal! The price for the CE-approved exhaust: Outside Europe NO VAT(Exclu VAT) -polished version: 401,65 euro excl VAT -matt/polished…
  45. Resonator Removal? 24 Mar 2015 21:44 They are tuned for different power characteristics at different RPM ranges. Honda also tuned the intake plumbing differently form the front cylinder bank vs. the rear. One make better power at lower RPM, the other at…
  46. Custom Brake Line 21 Mar 2015 01:51 Ok understand. Only one question i have. What about reverse bleeding did someone tried that. Maybe that way you open the solenoids and puch the air up. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I normally don't bother with this…
  47. Maintanance Plan For My Vfr? 26 Feb 2015 18:13 Aftermarket warranties will usually $100 you to death on the deductible. To a point where you might be better off taking care of the problem yourself. I missed the end of factory warranty by a few months when I got…
  48. She's In My Garage! 22 Feb 2015 15:38 Congrats! Love that color. Wish it were available here. Yes, fender extenders are a must for me. I got carbon fiber ones off ebay. I had that RAM mount and while it worked well enough, I replaced it with one that a…
  49. Bi-Xenon Hid Projector Retrofit 19 Feb 2015 13:50 Skids, the HID conversion for the OEM low beam is definitely worth it. I wouldn't think of doing away with my low beam HID conversion. The improvement just isn't as dramatic as the retrofit projector. Yes, the OEM…
  50. Bi-Xenon Hid Projector Retrofit 19 Feb 2015 03:03 OEM Low beam bucket with 4300k H1 bulb on 35w digital AC ballast. Okay beam pattern without a well-defined horizontal cut off. Wasn't much better with halogen bulb. [image: K7__3317_zpslzrcankg.jpg] OEM low beam blocked…

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