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eastbowl2
91 posts recovered 5 threads started First seen 17 Feb 2007 Last seen 9 Dec 2025
Threads started
5 in the archive- New donation from eastbowl2 eastbowl2 · 23 Aug 2019 – 23 Aug 2019
- Fuel filter - 7th gen? eastbowl2 · 21 Mar 2012 – 25 Mar 2012
- Need Help! - Valve check gone wrong eastbowl2 · 24 Sep 2011 – 25 Sep 2011
- Owners Manuals and other 2010 VFR1200F OEM Heated Grip Installation InstructionsNew Maintenece File In vfrd downloads eastbowl2 · 28 Sep 2010 – 28 Sep 2010
- 6th Gen - where is the 10amp Sub Fuse? UPDATE eastbowl2 · 22 Jun 2010 – 28 Jun 2010
Recent posts
Last 50 of 91- Helibars for VFR1200F - Non DCT/Manual I'll echo what Terry said about the angle of the helibars. It is a different angle than stock and I quite disliked them for that reason. I installed them before a 4 day trip and took them off immediately when I got back…
- And so for my next trick... Amazing! Loved reading the story and hope you get lots of fun miles.
- Headed north Great ride report so far! Thanks.
- And so for my next trick... Looking great!
- And so for my next trick... 23 minutes ago, Terry The bit that really bugs me (as a clean freak) is a pocket in the black plastic inner of the top fairing, which is visible through the clear screen but you can't actually get to without…
- And so for my next trick... FromMaine, 9/8/2025 at 6:56 PM Great stories never start with " After I had that second wine Spritzer" 😁 Definitely will be keeping an eye on your progress. Great one! Anyway, wishing you the best on the restoration.…
- Returning after absence This is an amazing restoration. Would love more pics!
- 2008 daily driver getting hard to start... sometimes RIP Grum. Sad news indeed.
- Naked VFR Project Love it.
- Winter project: Wheels are going white ala 93 VFR 750 Good luck, hope it turns out nice! Curious where you'll get this done in T.O. (Maybe one day I'll need some powder coating done).
- Quick Poll: Are you using Chain Lube or Chain Paste? I must be seeing things... In that 2nd pic, it looks like the inner sprocket teeth aren't meshed with the spindle coming out of the transmission... edit: sorry, was referring to bmart's photos right above
- Seat options? I had a Corbin on my '02 for 100,000kms+. It was amazing. Still in amazing shape after those miles, and I sold it for a pretty decent amount when I got rid of the bike. Just my experience. (I will say that although I…
- Engine cooling Wow, thanks for posting that. That is such a cool bike.
- Newby . Welcome! This site is truly a treasure. Enjoy your ride.
- VFR1200F DCT 2013 won't go in gear 18 hours ago, RC1237V Also, I would inform them you will not pay for parts that don't fix your bike, as your complaint was not that you need a bunch of new parts, but that it won't go into gear. 🤣 I like this line.
- VifferCrab's 8th gen with Sebspeed custom clear clutch cover You're a madman! Love it.
- Just registered and saying hello Wecome!
- Toolkit suggestions for long trip? I like that Optimate charger. Thanks for showing it. I just put in an order for one. For air-pumping duties, I disassembled your typical small Walmart style air pump, dumped all the plastic housing, and stuffed the pump…
- Best Tank Knee Pads for 8th Gen... 6 hours ago, Bent Tankslapper. +1
- VFR1200F DCT rear wheel slop and transmission noise at low speeds (resolved) I don't think it's a silly question at all. If I had bought mine used and I heard it, it might have given me pause as well. Hope you enjoy it!
- What did you do with your VFR1200 today? 1 hour ago, Skids There is not a single ride I do on this bike that I don't get off and think; "jeez, I love this bike!" Same here. 10 years and 120,000km later and I still say it. I turned down my wife's suggestion…
- VFR1200F DCT rear wheel slop and transmission noise at low speeds (resolved) Mine is non-DCT, but it'll clatter if I am at walking speed (or jogging) and coasting at neutral throttle, just as Tamworth described in that quote. It's not a big issue for me but my only in-town riding is to get the…
- VFR1200F DCT - long time owners needed Forgot to answer the question regarding peg lowering. I got a set from Knight Designs. Lowers it about an inch and is perfect for me.…
- VFR1200F DCT - long time owners needed Re: the exhaust flapper. Another option is to simply disconnect the wire that goes from the motor to the exhaust. You can disconnect it at the motor (located in the right-side panel under the seat). That way, the motor…
- Vfr1200 seat to long I have my original. PM me with an offer. BTW, I'm riding that Corbin seat and I agree, for the first YEAR or so it was too high at the front (which is where I sit) but I pounded it into submission and now it's good.
- Help torquing up front cam covers Marsman99, 9/3/2019 at 9:13 AM Make sure you replace and position the PAIR o-rings properly. If you notice you're burning oil afterwards, that'll be the reason. +1 on this. Easy to miss. (edit: oops..... didn't realize…
- Need New Tires For me, Michelin Pilot Roads can't be beat. The latest - Road 5 - is the best so far. Great grip, and wears really nicely. I've got a long ride to any good roads, and these tires stay pretty round (amazingly round)…
- Between 2 Jobs Epic Ride (Sep 1-18) That was a great ride report! Very enjoyable. I had a very similar incident at a gas station when I was traveling out west too, not too far from where yours was. I was in North Platte, Nebraska, after a long, cold day…
- New donation from eastbowl2 Hi eastbowl2, Thank you for your donation of 25.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation. Thanks VFRDiscussion
- Couldn't stay away... There is nothing in the service manual indicating any electronic involvement - not that I can see. Agree on how good they are!
- The veefalo she is smoking. *valve cover oring* Ya, real interested in this... Hope it's nothing major.
- Tyre/Tire Choice for 1200F I've run 3 sets of the PR4 GT's. Work great for me. Very nice performance and they wear really well - very little flat spotting of the rear. Having said that, I'm going to try the Dunlop Roadsmart 3's next, just to see.
- If You Have More Than 50,000 Miles Or 80,000 Km On Your Vfr1200 Haven't had any issues with my 2010. I'm just over 100,000km.
- What spring rate did you get on your forks? My Traxxion forks are at .95kg/mm. 185lb rider. Just for info.
- Veefour Electronic Cruise Control, Installed And Tested Bought mine within minutes of discovering this thread. Fantastic product. Been wanting a cruise control since forever but was not satisfied with what was out there. This unit is the real deal. Just got got back from a 3…
- Ordered my Bazzaz Z-Bomb today! Regatillo: The connectors are indeed buried behind the frame. It's a very tight fit to get your fingers in there. The good news is the connectors are attached to the frame with a removable bracket, so first unhook the…
- The Honda Vfr V4 Engine Sound Explained Visually! That's a great video. Thanks for posting. Since the 1200 has a different firing pattern, it definitely sounds different. Taking cylinder 1 (for no particular reason) as the starting point, it goes 104 degrees, 256…
- Vfrd Group Buy...vfr1200 Flash I'd do it if I didn't already fix it with the bazaaz and pc-v.
- Canadian Suppliers For Tires? I haven't found anything better than Pete's for us Canucks. If you do, let us know.
- Panigale Ceramic Matrix Composite Disc Mod... Amazing work. Of course, not knowing anything about such work, my opinion is worth little. But if I was I pro, I bet I'd still be impressed.
- Ohlins Spring Rates Now, I wonder what difference a fork upgrade would make. :-) G. Only one way to find out! :)
- Ohlins Spring Rates Traxxion Dynamics set me up with a 1200lb/ft spring on my Penske. I'm 185. It works great and the sag numbers are good with me kitted up for touring. You mean 1200 lb/in? Yep. Thanks.
- Ohlins Spring Rates Traxxion Dynamics set me up with a 1200lb/ft spring on my Penske. I'm 185. It works great and the sag numbers are good with me kitted up for touring.
- VFR1200F Lower footpegs from Knight Design now ready Just an update to my earlier post after riding with the new pegs. My only concern going in was whether the lack of rubber on the peg would result in unacceptable vibrations being transmitted to my feet. My experience is…
- VFR1200F Valve Inspection Reused them.
- Helibar experience in the GTA - available if you want them We must be built similarly. Mine lasted one trip to the Catskills and they came off for good. You don't happen to be in the beaches do you? I've seen a 7th gen rolling around.
- VFR1200F Lower footpegs from Knight Design now ready I got mine delivered today (I got the "street" ones, not the aggressive ones that the OP got). Nice fast service. They look real nice.
- VFR1200F Lower footpegs from Knight Design now ready thanks for posting. I'll probably order a set, but I sure wish the aftermarket folks would make a rubberized version... I'm not complaining though!
- Member down - roadpilot Sickening. Chin up Bob! I wish you the best in a very bad situation.
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