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I use Mobil One 10-30 extended mileage oil. Have 64K miles on the 1200 in the 100 Texas heat with no problems yet. I change it every 3K miles with the OEM filter.

agree on the battery causing a code. But, you need to see what code it's showing to understand what's happening or wrong. Without it, you're really shooting in the dark. Did the Honda dealer tell you the specific code it was showing? Don't think the hard wire devices would cause the ABS light to come on. If your electrics are good, it could either be a wheel speed sensor or the ABS module, all of which have specific codes to help diagnose to the cause.

There are two o-ring seals on both head covers for the PAIR valve air joints. One of those on the back head cover fell off. To me, it seemed like it was burning oil vice leaking it. Page 9-8 of the service manual shows the o-rings in question.

Same here...60K miles with no oil burn. I change oil and filter every 3K. Only time I had an issue was during a valve inspection when an o ring on the back valve cover fell off while putting the cover back on. It used oil at a rate of about a half quart every 500 miles. Once I got the o ring back on it stopped using oil. That was over 25K miles ago.

With over 54,000 miles, I average around 38 mpg. On the highway it's about 40 and if I get on it around 36. That has been consistent since day one.

I've done three valve inspections and reused the seals every time with no problems.

Over 54,000 miles, too, with no problems. As stated earlier, I use Lucas fuel system cleaner every 3,000 miles or so.

I've seen the same thing. I use Lucas cleaner (approximately every 3,000 miles) and it seems to work. I've done three valve inspections and the first was the worst given that I started using Lucas after that.

Yep, dropped mine the second day I had it. Stopped at a Y in the road and foot slipped on some small rocks...

Also have an early 2010 with 54,000 miles and zero problems. It's a great bike but, agree, has some things that need work. For me, it was the rear shock and seat. Replaced both to suit me. Same things I've done with the others I have owned.

2010 VFR1200F with 54,000 miles. No issues at all. Check valves @16,000 mile intervals and so far only one exhaust has been out. Brake pads @ 25,000 miles. Oil is Mobil 1 full synthetic, 10w30 every 4,000 miles. It's a great motorcycle.

52,000 miles and none...still shifts smooth. Haven't heard either.

52,500 miles since I bought it new in Nov 2010. No maintenance issues at all. Completed valve inspections at 16K intervals and only had one exhaust out of tolerance so far.

My original Yuasa lasted for 45,00 miles (three years) and was always kept on a battery tender. In the past I have had good luck with AGM batteries.

Have the Dunlop Q3 190/55 and have not had a problem with the ABS sensor. Yes, with a low battery the ABS fault light will come on and stay on.