iamzombie Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Was riding tuesday since it was 15c (59F) and today it's -3c and snowing :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer swimmer Posted April 2, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 2, 2015 I've been wearing a mesh jacket all week. Bring back winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 70F today !!!! she's running like a champ...suspension feels right on...brand new tires...soft front brake is gone....life is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted April 3, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 3, 2015 What Did You Do To Your Vfr12 Today?.....after a week away from home with work, I walked into my garage and stood and looked at her, for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted April 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 4, 2015 My fiend who owns a clear bra shop mounted my full tank slapper protection kit today. Just need to get the new rearsets on and she will be ready for the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer arrow Posted April 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 4, 2015 I bought a Cycleguys saddlebag and put it on. My Skidmarx hugger and Honda heated grips are on their way and should arrive sometime next week. I went for a long ride today, the bike is working great, the hugger and the heated grips would've been very welcome though, it was a bit cold and wet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted April 4, 2015 Forum CEO Share Posted April 4, 2015 New spark plugs, new brake pads, oil, fork oil, valve service, new final drive oil, new tires coming too. work begins this monday, with the valve inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 How does your Cycleguys seat bag work in practice? Comfortable for your passanger when it's in the folded position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weven Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Added two extra DRL's Should now be more visible to the blind fools....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted April 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2015 Weven - how have you mounted those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismckay Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Added two extra DRL's Should now be more visible to the blind fools....... Good morning Weven, I really like the look of your DRL's. Would it be possible to let us know the brand and how they are fixed, and if possible a picture of them on the bike close up but not switched on. Chris..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weven Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 This is experimental keep in mind So far I have let them run for 2.5 hours in the shop, they are getting warmer (didn't blow) than on the 3.7 volt battery. I am sure they should be ok when mobile with the air flow. This the set up.. Two of these. http://www.lezyne.com/product-led-sport-microfrnt.php#.VSJeXvmUeSo Removed batteries and wired to the + & - drilled holes and sealed the wires now coming out the rear. Then ebay supplied " Carsmate Waterproof DC-DC Converter 12V to 5V Car Power Supply Module 3A MAX " which is now running both lights. Trust me these lights a bright bright........ They switch through different modes, so I turned too the brightest mode and have switched them so as to disable at night. They are then double side taped to the base of the Head Light. I have ordered some 3M outdoor tape which is apparently the go. (Don't trust the cheap stuff) Keep updating as to reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer arrow Posted April 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2015 How does your Cycleguys seat bag work in practice? Comfortable for your passanger when it's in the folded position? I haven't tried it with a passenger. Cycleguys actually advise against using it with a passenger although it should be able to handle that duty. I just wanted a simple bag to keep my stuff and it seems to be working just fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weven Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Weven - how have you mounted those? Like this. Still working after 4+ hours......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer arrow Posted April 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 14, 2015 I have finally received the heated grip kit but it seems that my buddy forgot to include the wiring kit for this (I sent him the link but I think he got confused): I have received this kit: http://www.bike-parts-honda.com/pieces-honda-detail-35901-13MGEA01-VFR1200FA-2010-08T5001-VFR+1200.html I think I also need this one and I'll get my friend to order it for me: http://www.bike-parts-honda.com/pieces-honda-detail-35901-13MGEA01-VFR1200FA-2010-08T4901-VFR+1200.html Anything that I might be missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satariel Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Honda OEM heated grips does not come with the harness - you need to order the quartet harness and the heated grip harness as well. Also you need hand-grip cement from Honda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weven Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Sata I have just picked up my Heated Grips which the Dealer (do they ever get it right) had failed to fit as arranged when I took delivery of my 1200. I have never used grip cement before, although I have changed many grips over the years, do you know an alternative to Honda stuff and is grip cement really necessary? As a side note I am coming over to your country in August. Can’t wait. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satariel Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I paid like 15 euro for this cement - shame you need to pay for the whole tube while you need like a finger tip. You only need to glue the left side - right comes already glued to the throttle tube. This is a very good quality cement - not stinky and very thick compound - I'm sure many other adhesives can be used but since its not expensive I'm not sure you should ever try to find something different. As Honda advice's - use the isopropyl alcohol - works like a charm with removing and installing. Where exactly are you heading to? I'm not native Swiss - I was assimilated LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weven Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Sat my wife has arranged a rail tour around the country I think Geneva is the first town we jump on a train, and then on and off trains for the next 10 days. Means little too me, you will no doubt understand. GENEVA LAUSANNE LAUSANNE MONTREUX MONTREUX ZWEISIMMEN ZWEISIMMEN INTERLAKEN OST INTERLAKEN OST GRINDELWALD GRINDELWALD KLEINE SCHEIDEGG KLEINE SCHEIDEGG JUNGFRAUJOCH JUNGFRAUJOCH KLEINE SCHEIDEGG KLEINE SCHEIDEGG LAUTERBRUNNEN LAUTERBRUNNEN INTERLAKEN OST INTERLAKEN OST SPIEZ SPIEZ BRIG BRIG CHUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satariel Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I live near Interlaken - ca. 70 km`s. Too bad you don't have any free day extra - you can always rent a bike! Check: -Grimselpass -Furkapass -Nufenenpass -Sustenpass Lot of places here to enjoy your ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAWA Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Y pipe installed, also a lot of Ti. and Ergal. Forks and shock are next ordered Ohlins shock and springs along with a revalve kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rider14 Posted April 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 14, 2015 I only rode it. -Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer swimmer Posted April 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 14, 2015 Y pipe installed, also a lot of Ti. and Ergal. Forks and shock are next ordered Ohlins shock and springs along with a revalve kit. Did you order the Ohlins revalve kit? I'd be interested in knowing how that works out and what sort of info they give you as far as set up goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crakerjac Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Sata I have just picked up my Heated Grips which the Dealer (do they ever get it right) had failed to fit as arranged when I took delivery of my 1200. I have never used grip cement before, although I have changed many grips over the years, do you know an alternative to Honda stuff and is grip cement really necessary? As a side note I am coming over to your country in August. Can’t wait. Cheers I'm not sure if it makes a difference with heated grips, but whenever I've replaced the grips, I've just used hair spray. It goes on slick and dries sticky... uugh... anyways, the cheaper the hairspray the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weven Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Thanks Sata. You are right wish I had time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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