StubyDoo

I do use a jet wash and always have without issue. What I did differently was this: My last VFR which was a 2014 turned to shit riding it through the winter but the front cylinder head was especially bad (I did paint it when it was off last), so on this wash I bent down with the jet wash pointing up under the fair on to the cyclinder head. Lesson learned and I won't be doing that again but I will continue to use the jet wash. Some people say yes to jet wash and some say no. I'm in the yes camp! Your comments were especially helpful. I read the manual but didn't really understand what I was reading but I have a better insight now. Cheers.

I'm happy to report the light went out after my 15 mile commute this morning. Thanks for all the info guys. Stu

That rules out my obd2 Bluetooth reader 😔

After reading the service manual I'd say you are correct. I'll take the fairings of and see if I can dry some of the plugs out. Thanks for your help.

That will be why I can't find a obd plug 🙂 Cheers.

Cheers. I had to nip out local at lunch time so i went on the bike. Light is still on but it rode okay, when I got back I left it run until the fan kicked in. I was hoping I could just plug in and obd2 reader and reset the light.

It doesn't flash a code and it starts and rides. It's just showing a steady fi light

Hi Grum, thanks for taking the time to reply. Yes I hear the fuel pump prime and the light is on without flashing.

I have an engine light on after washing so it's probably water ingress. I can't for the life of me find the OBD2 port to plug a code reader in, can anyone tell me where it is. I've looked under both seats and taken the battery cover off. Cheers.

No, it doesn't touch it but it's not a stock exhaust. I think the panniers are the same as an 800f set just come in different colours.

I bought some VFR1200 panniers and sprayed them. The topbox is a Vtec box on an SW MoTech rack. I made an adapter plate out of 4mm checker plate.

I made an incorrect assumption there. When they switched the colours on the Vtec they made the frame and swing arm black and I assumed they'd done the same again. My black swingarm always looked dirty :(

Well on the German website at least. Frame, swingarm and forks colours have been reversed. Black is my fav colour but I prefer a sliver swingarm as they look cleaner (my boot was rubbing the paint of my Vtec swingarm). http://www.honda.de/motorcycles/range/sport-touring/vfr800f-2014/specifications.html

I was wondering if that was possible. Is it just a case of sealing it and pumping air in?

I'm not sure the gentlemen in question are aware of this site but I have pointed them to this thread as did Skids. I know one of the chaps did fit a sat nav and I did ask him if he lifted the tank to which he replied no, he only took the black trim off. He knows the original owner and both are adamant the tank hadn't been lifted by themselves. I changed my air filter a couple of weeks back and the breather hose is well stuck and became detached from the tank. I had to pull it up to reattach it as there is no slack on it so I'm grateful for this thread as I could have easily caused the same issues and I'll be uber careful in the future!