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RoystonRocket2
54 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 7 Jan 2014 Last seen 15 Jun 2020
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Last 50 of 54- VFR1200 Project Bike Great looking project. Will keep a very interested eye on this. Nice Cadwell pics too, one of my favourite circuits.
- a member here?? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36283543 Life changing injuries from a seemingly harmless decision. People just don't think!!! Thankfully she's back home in Scotland and on the long road to recovery now but it was touch…
- But it is a dry heat....really! 6 hours ago, Skids I was referring to... I know. I was making a little joke.
- But it is a dry heat....really! 14 minutes ago, Skids And grip the tank with yr knees. Not all the time though :wink:
- Riding quotes http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2016/august/freddie-spencer-talks-feel-and-traction-control/ Fast Freddie's mate Sebastian said it best, "I don't want anything to interfere with the feeling I get from riding". My own…
- PB Mag Freebie Trackday @ Rockingham It's a 1999 BTW. :goofy: TBH it's in bits ATM but I'll be putting it back together soon. Maybe it's time for me to blowthe cobwebs off!!!
- PB Mag Freebie Trackday @ Rockingham 47 minutes ago, jackvfr Yeah I will have to go old school like a 98 R1 or something. I'm 6ft6 so I don't want to look like I'm on my little bros bike ;) The big 9r eats those R1s for breakfast...perfect for a big lad…
- PB Mag Freebie Trackday @ Rockingham 35 minutes ago, jackvfr Hey, no worries at all. I attended Saturday for most of and it was a great day. I knew the course layout as I have lived in Aberdare in the past. Naturally came away wanting a track bike :/ but…
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Mine was replaced yesterday and is as smooth as a smooth thing. Then again it was before they put the new shaft in :491: And having ridden around on an NC750X for the day while they did it I'm reminded of just how…
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/honda-suspends-kumamoto-motorcycle-production/31122.html That might slow things up a little if the parts are coming out of that factory? Still, very minor thing…
- Recall Update In the UK, this is what my Service Manager just e-mailed me: If the shaft passes the test it is re-fitted to the bike (same shaft) and then re-inspected after 6000 miles If the shaft fails the test a new…
- 15Mpg? Omg...fml I have a friend I thought we talked about these fantasies of yours??? ;-) Have to agree with Skids though. I can get good mileage on a A to B run but equally have easily emptied it in less than 80 miles when playing out…
- Recall Update Received my recall letter from Honda UK today....only 2 weeks after having had the 'inspection' by my dealer! Makes me wonder if the inspection report sent to Honda UK by the dealer has prompted them to send the letter…
- From Silver To Black That is a great looking bike. Nice work. Mine is going to be my next project and in a very similar way.
- Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question big dip in power > no dip in power. Can't see where the pessimism can come from tbh, can you honestly not feel the restriction if you open it up in 1st and 2nd? Here's the thing, I've ridden all sorts of bikes over a…
- Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question Well it would be interesting to compare. Forgive my pessimism, I just have to see things for myself before I believe them.
- Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question if you're happy with the bike, by all means, leave it the way it is.....for those who want to enjoy the bike's full potential, do the reflash....in my 40+ years of modifying bikes, nothing has come anywhere close to the…
- Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question Can it really be true that the standard Viffer 1200 is dangerous to ride in traffic? I don't think so. Mine's standard, engine wise, other than having a DAM fitted, it is absolutely fine in all situations and…
- Panniers Something I meant to add in my previous post - As marriedman said, the bag liners are for getting your gear to your hotel room or campsite without have to take off the side cases. Another very good reason to have them…
- Bazzazz Z-Bomb Question Can it really be true that the standard Viffer 1200 is dangerous to ride in traffic? I don't think so. Mine's standard, engine wise, other than having a DAM fitted, it is absolutely fine in all situations and…
- Panniers I'd go with the Honda OEM luggage too, infact I did for the reasons given above. It's a very neat solution and doesn't leave you with big ugly frames when you're not using the luggage. But you do need a rack for the…
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Skids I checked with the Honda UK website today and my bike is recalled. I've not received anything in the post but then I'm away so it may have arrived and Mrs Skids not told me. May have to arrange for my bestest best…
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Skids RoystonRocket2 Skids Have we discovered if they are saying ALL VFR1200s are affected by this or only ones that fail a check (which check? There isn't one in either of those downloads, just replacement procedure)?…
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Skids Have we discovered if they are saying ALL VFR1200s are affected by this or only ones that fail a check (which check? There isn't one in either of those downloads, just replacement procedure)? Or is it only certain…
- Motogp 2016 Season....with Spoilers Skids The Crankies? I don't think many here will get that ;-)
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts lshark I have a Snap-on torque wrench, mine broke removing it after it was properly torqued Bugger, I hate it when that happens. I just suggested torque wrenches for crakerjac as he said he's a "chronic over tightener".
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts crakerjac So there is no chance of getting a 'free' differential fluid change out of it. I understand it's easy and straight forward... I'm just a chronic over-tightener and don't want to sheer off the bolt. Buy a set…
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts hvfrdave RoystonRocket2 Spoke with the dealer I purchased my 2013 (new) from and they say there are no recalls on my model. They also said they're unaware of any recall. Don't take any notice of your main dealer, all…
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts vfrflanders RoystonRocket2 Spoke with the dealer I purchased my 2013 (new) from and they say there are no recalls on my model. They also said they're unaware of any recall. We have a recall on all SC 63 and SC70 models…
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Spoke with the dealer I purchased my 2013 (new) from and they say there are no recalls on my model. They also said they're unaware of any recall.
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Auspanglish OP states "frame number" not "engine number" It does. Then it goes on to list engine numbers! Edited December 5, 2015 by RoystonRocket2
- Big H Issued A Recall On Vfr1200F And Vfr1200X Re:drive-Shafts Auspanglish The recall states VIN numbers with seven consecutive digits... Bartho's VIN doesn't have seven consecutive numbers... only six: JH2SC63B8CK200172... and a buddy's VFR1200F over here in Spain also only has…
- Vfr750 Takes Podium In Endurance Race ! V4 Rosso [image: RC24_PSB.jpg]Some pics of the event can be found here: http://www.endurancelegends.co.uk/gallery/ WARNING Be careful with that endurance legends link. I've just got myself a scammer tryng to lock my…
- Motogp 2016 Season....with Spoilers Switchblade JZH Stoner should come back. Let's see if his talent still matches his ambition... Ciao, One thing for sure he will not put up with Rossi's BS. I doubt he'd be too keen on MM's approach to racing either!
- Vfr1200F Owners - Welcome To The Finest Of Honda Traditions! Good post, couldn't agree more. I love mine, just as I love my 800Fi1 (5th Gen). VFRs, IMHO, are brilliant all rounder road bikes. Alright, to get the absolute best out of them you need to put some money into the…
- Vfr1200 And Traffic Filtering Yes they are a bit wider than the mirrors but are a nice snug fit and I suspect more narrow that after market luggage. I haven't found them a problem to filter with but of course you do need to remember they're there…
- Dam......i Want That! Skids and I ordered our exhausts together, thanks for doing all the admin mate, fitted mine today and very pleased with it. [video: https://youtube.com/embed/FQ_mxWeR_Yg?html5=1&fs=1] Attached Images [image:…
- What's The Hottest 5Th Generation Can? Post Your Pics.... Saoirse32 I got a Fuel exhausts end can for my 5th gen, better sound than the high level micron on my last 5th gen in my opinion. You're right, it sounds great without the db killer, it sounds pretty good with it too.…
- What's The Hottest 5Th Generation Can? Post Your Pics.... I give you Fuel exhausts from Cumbria in the UK and rest my case M'Lord!!! [image: post-27843-0-64936400-1428778067.jpg] Edited April 11, 2015 by RoystonRocket2
- Advanced Rider Training, Why Don't You Take It? I've been riding bikes for many many years and have experience of many different disciplines covering off-road, racing, track days and road riding. Over the years I've done Bikesafe courses run by the Police here in the…
- The Ultimate Vfr Why USD forks on a sports tourer? What do they bring that is so special that they're worth the extra cos you can guarantee that any manufacturer will add a premium to a price because of them. Genuine question. I realise…
- What A Great Bike! Are slick tyres legal in the USA then?
- 2014 Vfr800F Test Ride Good Evening All Having had the chance to spend a few hours, 80-odd miles on a 2014 VFR800F in all road conditions I thought I would give a review, but try to be a little more subjective than RoystonRocket 2 whos review…
- Overheating, Electrical Problems - Radiator Fan, Fuel Gauge, Indicators Dash board issues could be down to corrosion on the main instruments PCB. You'll need to get a look at it, repairs are quite easy if you can use a soldering iron. Is it definitely running hot? Again false temp read out…
- 2014 Vfr800F Test Ride The 5th gen does deliver more torque, the figures are not massively different but it does produce more. Anyone who's thinking about buying the bike needs to ride one because even debates like this can be misleading…
- 2014 Vfr800F Test Ride There's not NO torque, it's just different. If we were all the same and all liked the same things, what a boring world it would be. Nobody should take either my word or Royston's word or anyone elses...if you are…
- 2014 Vfr800F Test Ride RoystonRocket, when you say no grunt you mean no torque? Yes, exactly that.
- 2014 Vfr800F Test Ride I have a slightly different take on this bike to Skids. I tested the same bike out of the same dealer, I ride an 800Fi1 that I've owned since 2004 and a VFR1200F 2013. I've written this test for a UK forum so bear with…
- Pillion / Seating Arrangement Yes my wife much prefers the top box being there too. On the 7th gen we have the back pad too which helps. She doesn't feel the need to cling on much either, she rarely even holds on to the pillion handles even and…
- Pillion / Seating Arrangement Custom seat is the answer, you shouldn't compromise your own comfort, the rider's comfort and fatigue levels are the most important thing. I ride a lot with my wife on pillion albeit still with the standard seat on my…
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