DDO-VFR

The odds are probably >95% that your stator is done for. This is a VERY common failure of older VFRs of your generation. Mine did this (was an '06 after 7 years and 70k miles) The R/Rs failing is more typical of the generation before yours, but not impossible. Lastly, check around the complete charging path for overheated connectors, showing tell-tale burned / darkened plastic. If your charging system makes 15V on a discharged battery, the battery is seriously dead or the charging path has a high impedance somewhere (burned connector contact). Good luck Brian

Depends how fast your 'casual' is. As I understand it, it is an aerodynamic aid. Probably from 70 mph and up, much like the wing on cars. Brian

HELP ME! I'm having trouble resisting.....was supposed to take a summer off, as in no bike.... Brian

Visordown's top 10 sports tourers....'nuf said.... In this case 5/10 is pretty darn good http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-top-10s/the-consumers-top-10-sports-tourers/24620.html Brian PS. Went to the Montreal Moto show and unfortunately the new VFR800 won't be available to drool over until some time in April.

Go to your local equestrian supply store. They've been caring for leathers since man has been riding horses. I've been using saddle soap since I discovered this. Brian

I guess we'll just wait for the thousands of other K1200 owners to report back with the same reports of reliability......not!..... Your good luck (and I'm happy for you) does not reflect reality. The early K1200's are on record for having airbox leaks, cam chain guide wear, rear differential failures, clutch problems, etc. Pick up a few lotto tickets, you seem to be quite lucky Brian

What oil are you using? Only half joking, if it's an oil pressure issue it might be relevent.... Brian PS. never should have got rid of my bike, my brain is turning into a noodle....

I guess I'm going to burn in hell for at least 1000 years. Good thing I sold her, I would be up another 100 years of purgatory.... Brian

The peak HP is 2000 rpm lower. For most riders who keep the revs in the 6-8k range that's gonna look like a ton more HP. We'll have to wait for the actual curves but I'm going to guess at around 20 more at 8500 than the 6.0 gen. Good chance it's better on gas because of it. 250 mi range... lol... Brian

I expecting a punch line that read "...shelf in waiting for the last 5 years, only to find it was dead...." Brian

I think the OP was somewhat of a call-out for a loaner from someone..... I've seen greater acts of compassion on this forum already. I've already done the same for fellow riders, with the caveat, you break it, you bought it. Good luck finding something for your trip. Brian

average around 5.5 litres/100km....

My feeling regarding the DCT on the VFR1200....that would be the ONLY reason I would buy it. Otherwise I would go for a lightly used 6th gen, until they can no longer be found (or parts for them...). Brian