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Dae last won the day on March 22 2015

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  1. I should have kept the failed shaft drive but tossed in the trash last year. I hope the dealer let's me into the work area and see if I can see if their is any difference in the new unit.
  2. I just got my recall notice, in it there is a provision and form for owners who have had theirs repaired to get reimbursed. Check that out. Of course my notice came from American Honda, so you will have to get the notice and reimbursement form perhaps from the dealer who sold you the bike. I contacted Honda Korea, they said shaft propeller should come into dealerships in Korea starting in Mid February 2016. I will get reimbursement for any work done to the shaft drive prior to the recall. Korea only sold 36 VFR 1200 F & FD before taking out of it's lineup after 2012.
  3. I should clarify that I had 1 U-Joint failure. In the recall notice, it states that I can get reimbursement for work done relating to shaft drive unit. Motorcycle.com has a good description and illustration on what parts failed in the driveshaft. http://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/12/30/manufacturers/honda/2010-2013-honda-vfr1200f-recalled-for-driveshaft-issue/ This is my original post back in 2013. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/75671-failed-final-driveshaft/
  4. I just received my recall letter from Honda Korea. The recall is good for 5 years, recall starts on 2-15-2016. I have over 187,000 KM, could I be denied due to high mileage? My Shaft Drive failed (U-Joint) over 2 years ago and If they replace it with a new unit this will be the 3rd one.
  5. Mine failed at 94,000 KM (56,000 Miles), I would get it checked especially if Honda is willing to pay for the inspection.
  6. Well now H have agreed there's a problem I'b asking for some compensation and a consultancy fee because you were effectively employed by HONDA to be a That's Cute. I'm too lazy to ask for compensation from Honda Korea. VFR 1200 hasn't been part of Honda lineup since 2012 here in Korea, not selling at all here. It seems Honda (at least in Asia) is focusing on fuel efficient machine such as NC700 and a host of scooters. ST1300 is essentially the same machine since 2002 and Goldwing just getting small upgrades. I guess my next bike will be FJR1300, just look at how other Japanese companies are building motorcycle that catches enthusiast eyes & minds. My VFR doesn't owe me anything I have 185,000 KM and if the shaft fails again I might ask for compensation.
  7. Mine failed over 2 years ago and cost me $2000 in repair cost, I wish the recall came out earlier.
  8. Other companies besides Rainoff makes similar products but the material for most of them feels like cheap rain suits, instead of cloth/ rubbery feeling of Rainoff. Waterproof leather gloves may keep your hands dry but the outer shell of the gloves still gets soaked and have to dry them off for several days. I have several pairs of waterproof gloves, but always use Rainoff on extensive ride in the wet. Remember to tuck your gloves under the jacket and not over them, or you’ll have water running down into your hands.
  9. I have heated gloves, heated grip, Hippo hands, and rain off. I don't like Hippo hands at higher speeds because at higher speeds they tend to deform and start touching the clutch and brake levers. Also you can’t see all the controls because it's covered up. I do use hippo hands on my scooter which has heated grip and seems to work ok because I rarely exceed 75MPH and seems to work well at lower speeds. The best combination I found in extremely cold weather is to use the combination of heated gloves and rainoff, and have ridden reasonably comfortable down to -5 Celsius at triple digit speeds. Rainoff doesn't feel like plastic but feels like soft fabric and is effective in retaining heat generated by the heated gloves and also works well to wipe off rain or snow off the helmet shield. http://www.rain-off.com
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