Skids

1 hour ago, St. Stephen said:

I'm guessing he means the top case? So, a cover for the structure that attaches and supports the top case? Like a cowl over the passenger seat on 6th/5th etc.?  

Yes, figured it was something like that but wanted to check. 

Could you post a picture of what you are trying to cover please? I've never heard of a harness or rear cargo box for the 1200.

What service history do you have? Valve services every 16k miles? As TimC says, bearings? Any consumables depending on when it was last serviced.

3 hours ago, Terry said:

Just back from a 200km test ride. Massive improvement once the new pads bedded in (after about 5 applications). Even the rear brake seems to be working better than ever (got to love linked brakes).

Nice one, but if you want to make a serious improvement to braking on the 5th Gen then I highly recommend fitting a set of braided brake hoses. My 01 is significantly better than before. 

Hi Andy, welcome. 

Looks like we're neighbours 

Looking forward to the end result, wish I had a fraction of your skills. 

Hey Jim, welcome. 

Does your model have a PAIR system fitted? If so, I'd suggest removing it. 

4 hours ago, ThatGuy said:

Finally what I was needing lol. 

 

I've had plenty of Yammies, though from what I've been reading/seeing, they don't really have a sporty tourer in the same class as the 1200 here. FJ09 is fine and dandy but underpowered, MT10 is just a hoon machine and I don't need another one of those currently, and the FJR is a sportier cruiser but still just a cruiser imo.

 

1200 seems to be the logical choice to me. I've heard people complain about the sportier seating position compared to an FJR but just look at them, way different styles between the two. When the bulging discs in my neck finally get the better of me then sure, maybe I'll get the Yam, but I'm still able to ride 3-400 miles on my FZ1 before I'm done for so the Honda should be just fine.

It is quite a heavy bike, heavier than your previous bikes so well worth the test ride I'm sure you will try to take.

A point of order: the Dual Clutch Technology (DCT) is not an 'auto' gearbox. The gearbox is a manual gearbox, it just has 2 clutches which make for seamless gear changes, whether you let the bike make the changes or you change yourself with the handlebar controls or there is an optional, traditional style foot change available and you can flick between both methods any time.

Just sayin'   

Don't listen to them!

I returned a few weeks ago from 2800 miles across France and into Northern Spain on my 1200.

Flawless (except when I lost the rear brake on a very long downhill twisty section). 100mph = 50mpg (UK gallons). Honest!

Budget on upgrading suspension and comfort seat. Panniers are not very big. Brakes are awesome. Ensure shaft recall has been completed - punch mark above frame number. Lose the standard, heavy end can and find a smaller, louder one of your choice. ECU can be tuned remotely to remove 1st/2nd & 6th gear limitations and smooth out low rpms. Beware front brake disc warping.

Can't think of anything else right now.

Please let us know how you get on. 

Very sad news. 

Thoughts go to his family, colleagues and friends. 

10 hours ago, weewards said:

Yes, basically don’t use in the uk as it ‘might’ rain…

That's bollox, I use mine all the time through the worst English winter weather.

Mind you, on the X, it's on a more vertical face than the F.

The 2018+ X definitely has a power supply on the top of the lhs fairing. It's a cigarette lighter socket, not a usb. 

No idea about the f-model. 

On 9/14/2023 at 6:04 PM, Skids said:

 

https://www.gpr.it/en/exhausts/

 

 

Then I highly recommend GPR. beautiful sound, excellent quality and looks really good. 

GPR Germany site for the VFR800. Contact them for link pipe purchase.

On 9/13/2023 at 8:40 PM, Presson said:

Unlike Sweeper, I am a big wine drinker and Grum 350+ km for 8 bottles - you need to get your priorities right. Maybe a trailer next time!

 

More seriously, great to have you back on medium to full throttle. There are so many of us here who have benefited from your tremendous advice and, often, patience with our electrical incompetence. You really are one of VFRDs masters. Best wishes.

What he said.

My FiL recently 'beat' cancer, it is doable and all our best wishes are with you m8.

I have benefitted from your wise counsel on numerous occasions so I wish I could pop a cork with you and raise a glass. Maybe one day. So good to see you out on the bike again.

My GPR Hi-level end can came with a link pipe. 

They're an Italian make so easily available in Europe. 

https://www.gpr.it/en/exhausts/

8 hours ago, Dutchy said:

Go to a proper paintshop.

There they scan one or more sections to grt a match.

Did this with my 1975 MV to get the grey metallic as original as possible.

 

 

That's my next step. 

9 hours ago, toreckman said:

Sorry, just saw you are actually getting silver paint.  Though I still think that ebay seller doesn't match colours very well.

Thanks. Already ordered but will check for match first. 

On 8/27/2023 at 7:11 PM, Presson said:

I used car&bike custom paint based in Sittingbourne,Kent for touch up paint. Good colour match for the triple clamp upper. Bear in mind age related fading though. This is what they sent minus the Halfords clear coat

 

Thanks m8 but it looks like they ceased trading.

Managed to find this https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_dkr=1&iconV2Request=true&_blrs=recall_filtering&_ssn=firanto.colours&store_cat=0&store_name=firantocolours&_oac=1&_nkw=honda nh-146m with correct paint code.

Anyone in the UK know where I can get some touch-up paint for my 01 VFR800?

Paint code below.

1 hour ago, Presson said:

Cheers Honda. Even better as I now discover the tank has to come off to enable access to the 10mm coolant reserve tank bolt. What the f...  

FFS

Sorted!

In order to remove the tank, you need to relieve the pressure following the guide below, then you can disconnect the fuel line. I couldn't access the back of the tank enough to get my hands in place to disconnect the fuel pump connector (3P), it was one of those awful Honda connectors that you have to press in several places to get it to come apart - no chance with the access I had. So I had a cup of tea to ponder things then decided I'd give it a try with the tank in place.

Holding the front up as high as I could with a piece of wood, I (very) carefully removed all the screws holding the airbox lid on. Not an easy task but taking it slowly I was able to undo them all and carefully remove them without dropping them (did that on my '98 many years ago) using a magnetic tool I have for that purpose. I was just able to move the top aside enough to remove the old air filter, squeeze in the new one and get the lid back on, but it was tight.

I then VERY gingerly and slowly lowered the screws back into place and tightened them up. Thanks Honda! NOT!

It's very tight at the back, hardly lifts at all so no, I don't think so.

Just about to head into garage. 

As you say, manual doesn't say empty the tank so.......