Sunde Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Have had the bike for 5 days now, somehow i have been blessed with some warm/dry days just before winter kicks in! (Time to ride obviously) Having now covered around 500kms on my new VFR, my very subjective view on it is that it is simply awesome. I have owned some good bikes, (and have tried many others) but the VFR is simply the perfect mix of smoothness and power. The german that had it before me obviously washed the thing with some sort of heavy brush (heresy). So before i did anything i fully cleaned / decontaminated it and polished it up. Bike has all new fluids, and looks/runs like it should (only 7000km on it, so it better!) Being only 22 and owning this machine, i feel VERY very lucky that i found it. Sabsteef tuning has sent me a cable for remote tuning (will let you know how that goes). Planning on adding some tankgrips and a 2012+ seat. Will also be fitting one of these https://www.bikefarmmv.com/epages/79512538.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/79512538/Products/"HHLRHO VFR 1200 F SC63" (20mm tail riser) to quicken up the steering. Not massivly needed but easy to install and cheap, if i hate i'll just take it off again. Thought i'd hate the BT023's tyres, but they actually perform really well so i suspect i'll use them up and put on some Roadtech 01SE's once they expire. Ride safe those of you who can / do ride all year... I'll drool over my new VFR for the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted November 24, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted November 24, 2020 Great looking bike and pleased you are so happy with it. I recommend the Techspec grips, I have the Snakeskin ones and they are excellent. My DAM end can sounds utterly brilliant and makes the lower end feel a little smoother too. Keep in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunde Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 Will 100% be looking at a new can, perhaps just opening the flapper valve will serve as a stopgap, do you guys know if this valve actually boosts "anything", or is it simply a clever way to get around noise regulations? My gut feeling is that it does nothing other than mute the engine, but i could be totally wrong. I'v gone with eazi grip this time around, as i really like the look of them (pic of my older 800F for reference) Was a great bike in many ways, VTEC felt a little "eh" to me as there was no real power behind it, and ended up swapping for a GSX-S1000, which turned out to be a weapon in all the right ways, but fearing for my license / health,. and being only 22 (thus probably slightly lacking the ability to not ride like i have a respawn button)... I felt like i was only riding it for the sake of going fast, which is not what motorcycling really is to me. I needed something fast like a GSX and smooth / "practical" like the old 800F. 1200F to the rescue, gotta stop swapping bikes now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted November 24, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted November 24, 2020 Noise I think. Easy to disable, just remove the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrhifi Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Good looking Bike👍 I did the Sabsteef remote Ecu flash and its very good...Before the ecu reflash i had the boosterplug installed.... Here is a dyno with boosterplug (No reflash) And without boosterplug after Sabsteef remote Ecu reflash... Info. Honda VFR 1200 F 2011. Scorpion factory slip-on..(Carbon) Helibars handlebar risers. 5 gear test 162 HP (wheel) 5 gear test 132 NM (wheel) No print🤯 Red line Sabsteef Ecu reflash. 39.000 km. Blue line Boosterplug installed. 36.600 km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted November 29, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted November 29, 2020 Excuse my ignorance but what does "132 Mm (wheel)" mean? And how easy was it to fit the connector for the flash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted November 29, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted November 29, 2020 46 minutes ago, Skids said: Excuse my ignorance but what does "132 Mm (wheel)" mean? Hi Skids. Typo error me thinks. Should be 132 Nm max torque at the rear wheel, 5th gear run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrhifi Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, Grum said: Hi Skids. Typo error me thinks. Should be 132 Nm max torque at the rear wheel, 5th gear run. 👍 Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrhifi Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 56 minutes ago, Skids said: Excuse my ignorance but what does "132 Mm (wheel)" mean? And how easy was it to fit the connector for the flash? Very easy...And Sabsteef also tells you to remove 2 fuses...(Headlight/rearlight) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR750F3 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Any plans to do other motorcycles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted December 5, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted December 5, 2020 Photo doesn't work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunde Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Odd, tried to edit the post but then it just deleted it haha TLDR tuning was great, cant wait to try it out and see if it makes a difference🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted December 5, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted December 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, Sunde said: Odd, tried to edit the post but then it just deleted it haha TLDR tuning was great, cant wait to try it out and see if it makes a difference🙂 So I'm going to have to wait until spring to find out too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunde Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, Skids said: So I'm going to have to wait until spring to find out too? Hmm Thats probably a yes haha I will not be riding it again untill march 😞 It was a really really easy process tho, so if the results are good it is 100% recommended. Pic is back up, not sure what purpose it serves other than showing how messy my workshop is haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted December 5, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted December 5, 2020 You need a decent end can! DAM Exhaust VFR1200 Brutal sound.. DAM exhaust - YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunde Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 40 minutes ago, Skids said: You need a decent end can! DAM Exhaust VFR1200 Brutal sound.. DAM exhaust - YouTube Haha maybe, i'll try riding with the flapper valve opend first, as i really like the looks of the OEM can tbh. If i decide on getting a different exhaust it will 100% be the DAM tho. Sabsteef said his "tune" will be fine on any aftermarket can thats not just a straight open pipe, so should be all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted December 5, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted December 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Sunde said: ...as i really like the looks of the OEM can tbh. Doctor, send the ambulance now. What? Yes, we'll need the straitjacket too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunde Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Skids said: Doctor, send the ambulance now. What? Yes, we'll need the straitjacket too. Noo it really fits it, a big shiny rocket launcher, I love the look with the double opening Just needs to sound the way it looks! 😛 I will not be put in a straitjacket, you cant stop me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrhifi Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 I forgot this dyno picture😇 5 gear test...262 kph...ecu-flash.. 5 gear test...248 kph... boosterplug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunde Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Mrhifi said: I forgot this dyno picture😇 5 gear test...262 kph...ecu-flash.. 5 gear test...248 kph... boosterplug. Hype intensifies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrhifi Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 On 12/5/2020 at 6:17 PM, Sunde said: Hmm Thats probably a yes haha I will not be riding it again untill march 😞 It was a really really easy process tho, so if the results are good it is 100% recommended. Pic is back up, not sure what purpose it serves other than showing how messy my workshop is haha. Jeg var ude at rulle i går 😉 8 grader og sol og ingen salt🎅 (Nordsjælland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunde Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 17 hours ago, Mrhifi said: Jeg var ude at rulle i går 😉 8 grader og sol og ingen salt🎅 (Nordsjælland) Hahaa fandme ikke iorden 😧 Jeg har ikke forsikret den over vinteren, og i Århus salter de pt. 3 gange i døgnet nærmest... Suk Ser ellers lækkert ud 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrhifi Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Sunde said: Hahaa fandme ikke iorden 😧 Jeg har ikke forsikret den over vinteren, og i Århus salter de pt. 3 gange i døgnet nærmest... Suk Ser ellers lækkert ud 😉 Det koster mig 800 kroner ekstra for helårlig forsikring...men kører kun når salten er væk og vejret er godt...jeg havde ikke været ude og rulle i 4 uger, så det var fedt lige at køre en times tid...Det fede ved VFR 1200 er den er så allround...på med topboks og kuffertsæt og du har en rigtig god 2up touring...i sommer var jeg ude at rulle med 2 nyere super sport racere, Suzuki gsxr 750 og Kawasaki zx6r ninja...De blev lidt overrasket over hvad fars godstog kan præstere 😂 Fantastisk dejlig bike og Honda kvalitet...jeg har lige været på rullefeldt og raketten har kørt 39000 km... resultat 162HK og 132nm på baghjulet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunde Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 If ANYONE has any doubts regarding Stabsteef tuning then at least i can vouche that the change is VERY very noticeable, having now done around 300kms with the new "tune" Driveability has massivly improved, engine is happy to chug along at 22-2500 RPM, where as before mine at least did not seem thrilled about it. Also the pull in 1st/2nd gear is just laughable, its fucking nutz haha. Love the bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted March 1, 2021 Member Contributer Share Posted March 1, 2021 That's great to know. My only reticence in doing it is insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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