Member record · ID 4225
1996 Beeper
13 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 19 Jul 2012 Last seen 2 Jul 2025
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All 13- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? Do you guys know if a newer motor will fit in my 2010? Like a 12 or 13? Is there any physical differences? Saw one on eBay.
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? The saddest thing about this story is my 96 runs so well and I was hoping this bike would do the same.
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? swimmer, 5/3/2025 at 5:29 PM OP still hasn't confirmed that there is actually mechanical problem with his engine from what I have read. I think OP may be afraid to admit an issue that would result in having to replace…
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? manosmunchen, 5/4/2025 at 11:41 AM Yes it is ,now i work on mine which deside to tear number 1 cylinder's connecting rod bearing.I will post my full story here,soon. I would be very interested in what you find and what…
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? RC1237V, 5/3/2025 at 12:49 PM Wow, sorry to hear about your bike. My first thought was put a used engine in it, but those are $2K~3K and if you pay someone to do it, that may cost the same. If you have the room, maybe…
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? swimmer, 4/20/2025 at 11:20 AM FWIW, someone posted a video on the vfr1200 fb page of them starting their motorcycle after letting it sit for year. It sounds horrible, and obviously his engine didn't blow just sitting…
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? Viffy, 4/19/2025 at 5:25 PM Unfortunately it isn't unheard of in Europe. No one has tied down what causes the failure, Generally, it only affects pre 2012 model years. A big end has failed on the crankshaft and has…
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? swimmer, 4/9/2025 at 10:48 PM Except for those that suffered from the swarf in the engine problem, which I think was just in the UK and part of a recall, mechanical engine problems on these motorcycles is almost unheard…
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? Seriously though. I bought it with 9K on it put 23k on it without issue. Perfectly maintained synthetic oil always all maintaince done, kept indoors. Driving down the highway 70 mph it started making a noise and it…
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? 4 hours ago, swimmer We need fewer details. 21 hours ago, swimmer We need fewer details. Ok in fewer words KABOOOOOOOOM.
- 1200 Engine blown at 32000 miles??? Is this really possible? I honestly can't believe it. Its making the worst noise I ever heard from an engine. Please give me your thoughts on this, I'm actually in shock.
- Rescuing a '91 VFR750F mtnpat, 12/14/2020 at 3:23 PM Went for a ride Friday! No, not on the VFR, not yet. Instead took out the Kawasaki for the last ride of the year before topping off the gas tank and covering her up for the Winter. I was…
- Oem Parts/ Honda Ext. Warranties Thanks for posting this I will look into it.
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