bayarearider

I had my local Honda dealer order the recall kit and schedule a service appointment.

I visited the dealer yesterday, and the new shaft was installed in about two hours.

I now feel more healthy, wealthy, and sexy. And the bike goes twice as fast.

P.S. I was wondering: has anyone ever heard of this universal joint failing? What prompted the recall?

http://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/12/30/manufacturers/honda/2010-2013-honda-vfr1200f-recalled-for-driveshaft-issue/

If it's a Honda tech, they've been doing Gold Wing SS Drivelines for years.

Question - appleis to USA owners - I'm a second owner, bought directly from a man that bought the bike new.

How will Honda know to email a letter to me? Do they check title registrations through the Department of Motorvehicles for each state? Or do they send letters only to those who bought new?

The bike had the extended warranty, so I transferred that into my name at the small local dealer, but I wonder how Honda Motorsports will know to include me in the notice.

Just curious - still not showing up on the recall page.

THanks,

-Dan

They'll find you through DMV. Got a recall notice for my Yamaha several months ago. I am not the original owner and never registered anything with Yamaha.

@Swimmer, it sounds like you have already updated the mailing routine by transferring info at a dealership, as I was told that Is the process. Not done by phone or online.

They also confirmed the pending driveline U-joint recall today. Honda Powersports Cust Ser. 866-784-1870. (Have your Vin. # handy)

Honda of San Mateo, CA also confirmed pending recall...

"If you're having issues, have it inspected. The dealership will communicate up line if needed. If no issues, wait for the letter" was their comment to me.

At speed all feels fine here but...

How much slow speed slop n clatter is too much? I'm hearing varying degrees.

No, I didn't buy the Yamaha from a dealer and certainly never took it near a dealer. The recall notice just showed up. They get their information from the DMV.

Oh right, I meant to Rider14...

Question - appleis to USA owners - I'm a second owner, bought directly from a man that bought the bike new.

How will Honda know to email a letter to me? Do they check title registrations through the Department of Motorvehicles for each state? Or do they send letters only to those who bought new?

The bike had the extended warranty, so I transferred that into my name at the small local dealer, but I wonder how Honda Motorsports will know to include me in the notice.

Just curious - still not showing up on the recall page.

THanks,

-Dan

They'll find you through DMV. Got a recall notice for my Yamaha several months ago. I am not the original owner and never registered anything with Yamaha.

@Swimmer, it sounds like you have already updated the mailing routine by transferring info at a dealership, as I was told that Is the process. Not done by phone or online.

They also confirmed the pending driveline U-joint recall today. Honda Powersports Cust Ser. 866-784-1870. (Have your Vin. # handy)

Honda of San Mateo, CA also confirmed pending recall...

"If you're having issues, have it inspected. The dealership will communicate up line if needed. If no issues, wait for the letter" was their comment to me.

At speed all feels fine here but...

How much slow speed slop n clatter is too much? I'm hearing varying degrees.

Done. Thank you.

Veefer800Canuck, on 04 Jul 2007 - 2:49 PM, said:

Grant" data-cid="402748" data-date="Jun 16 2007, 03:51 AM said:

The GSX-R mirrors look great - great mod and great write up!

Has anyone tried the CBR1100 Blackbird mirrors on a VFR?

Can be done, bodywork is required as the mounting surfaces of the upper fairing do not match the profile, area etc of the BB mirrors.

Or how about the 7th gen mirrors?

I'd like...

Ow, my head.

Thanks for the info, I think.

I just installed a Brembo radial clutch master cylinder off of a 2009 Ducati 1100 monster.

Are you still getting good turning clearance on the windscreen plastics with that hardware?

http://www.ebay.com/...bac8563&vxp=mtr

I have wanted a new saddle for my VFR since the day I got it. I was leaning towards a Sargent, but I found this Corbin on ebay at a price I couldn't pass up! There are some faded spots from usage, but nothing serious.

Any tips on re-blacking the seat that won't stain my clothes?

That's a great get!

You could try a Turtle wax product called Trim Restorer. It's clear liquid that blackens sun fade (car bumpers,mirrors etc.). A little dab..

Have you decided on the new color?

Steibel Horn

Scott Chain Oiler

Voltmeter

Krieky, I was puffing my chest out getting a Scott Oiler up and running this year. You're a different breed! Here's to longevity and reliabilty. Cheers!

Nice! Very NR..ish sans the blistered/scooped tail.

I've been fantasizing about an NR tailpiece for the 6th gen.

Sounds like you want another version of a T-Rex!

Good Luck with that!!

Here's one that could fit the bill.

https://www.roadgear.com/index.php?page=Product&id=321

Get yourself a free subscription (Sport Rider) while you're at it!

Cheers!

Very Nice, in a Bimota sorta way!

Make sure that you show us the shot at 100,000!

That should around the end of summer! :fing02:

:cool:

I know this is preaching to the chior for those that have aready made the change;

But if you are on the fence about spending the $$ to upgrade your suspension and weigh more than ~160lbs, save your farkle monies and pony up for the single greatest improvement to the quality of enjoying your VFR ride.

After about a year with my 04 and around 3K miles, the once firm feel of the ride quality was beginning to wane as my ride familiarity with the bike increased.

Again kudos to the information gleaned from this forum and bargain hunting perseverance to go for the upgrade. Worth every dime.

It's a new bike. It only took a fraction of the 200 mi.+ day on Saturday to feel the confidence building road feel, solid tracking and rock steady carving through my foothill /coastal loop.

Fork rebuild with new springs & Ohlins rear, Michelins and Voila!

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Nice! :biggrin:

The only thing missing is a lightshow soundtrack!

I was happy to recently connect my topbox lights (all of 6 leds) to work in conjunction with the rear wig-wag circuitry.

Front highbeam modulator is next!

Great Job!

Datapoint:

Recall parts ordered April 1st. They are in now. I dropped the bike off yesterday and I should get it back tomorrow.

Point is, wait until the service guy says he has the parts in hand before surrendering your bike!!

I would have but he would not order the parts without my bike being there i even tried giving him the vin # but no dice

Guys,

On the recall letter, there's a Honda Customer Service number.

Use it! It helped expedite my order.

It did also help that my local dealer did not want to store my bike yet was willing to order the parts with my Vin#. They are running a VFR waiting list at their shop. (Kudos to Mission Motorcycle in Daly City CA)

After 3 months of being on the waiting/backorder list I called the Cust.Service line. They were very professional, apologetic even, recorded my information assigned a case number and proceeded a parts tracking with weekly callbacks of status.

It took almost 3 weeks from that point (they said they were tracking an order from overseas, sounds believable based on the posts)

My local dealer called to set an appt. and it was done, front and batt. harness on the day I dropped it off. (About 2 weeks ago)

I was not experiencing any shorting or burnt wiring leading up to this but have gained a peace of mind knowing it is done as we roll into the heavier riding season here.

I have proceeded to install a set of heated grips using a relay running off the lic. plate light. So far so good!

Regards,

Nice Mods...

Any feedback on the Motad header?

regards,

There's a group buy stirring up for the headers purchase. Should would like some feedback from you on fitment, loundness, etc.

regards.

Nice Mods...

Any feedback on the Motad header?

regards,