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Question for the group, I'm going to wire up heated grips and a phone mount with a built in charger and I want the power to turn on and off with the key. somewhere someone talked about installing the positive directly to the battery and the negative to the accessories hookup on the left side of the bike under the fairing, I'm hoping someone better at electrical can point out the pros and cons and if there's a better way to hookup my electrical accessories. Thanks in advance and here's a picture of my VFR1200F just because

I would like to see this happen, looking forward to adding cruise control to my VFR 1200 in the future

Commuted to work on my VFR this week after it being in pieces for the last 3 or 4 weeks (the temps were triple digits anyway) I had the bike already to modify the exhaust and add farkles and while it was in my driveway a tree branch fell on it busted my zero gravity touring windscreen and scratched my paint a little bit but not as bad as it could have been. On a positive note my exhaust is squared away and great wrapped, the after market center stand works well, I was able to purchase a OEM rear rack and the Honda OEM rear case (not originally made for the VFR but I like the design) still want to add heated grips and cruise control but I'm set for now 😁

Thanks for the info, I didn't know that, when I'm actually ready to tune it I'll keep that in mind

You're correct Guhl no longer flashes ECU, there is a write up on VFRworld on how to do it and I've found multiple bin files for the ECU https://vfrworld.com/threads/vfr1200f-2010-2011-ecu-reflash-diy-free-xdf-interested-here-is-how.59008/ I've no experience with either Stefan or Guhl but from what I've read Stefan just unlocks so it's similar to the z bomb but it doesn't show 3 gear on the dash for 1st and 2nd where as Guhl tuned the ECU depending on your setup, I've read of specific tune for a VFR1200 with aftermarket exhaust and deCAT pipes done by Guhl with great results, it would be great if I could find a bin file for that setup

Thanks for the input, just trying to stick with OEM because my other motorcycle has them and I'm pleased with them, over 10 years of using them almost every time I ride and they still work perfectly. From the guys I know I'm person that have installed aftermarket the Daytona have been hit or miss, not many negative comments about Oxfords and I've never Heard of Koso until I just started looking into the aftermarket options, the Oxford have a newer style with the control built in which I would much prefer but they aren't sold in the US as of right now, I've got a couple friends in the UK so I still might do that route. Heated grips are a pretty simple piece of tech but I'm not certain how the OEM actually function or why there are so many different models for different years and bikes (excluding those that communicate with the dash) such as what are the specs on the controller boxes, what are their tolerances and variance from multiple model? I know I'm over thinking it and I'll likely end up going with the Oxford anyway 😎

These are the questions I'm trying to answer, I'm just trying to use Honda OEM heated grips and I'm not set on the AT grips it just looks similar physically (dimensions and throttle hookup) I'm finding it challenging to find specific info for the heated grips.

That's my thinking as well, the snag is most if not all newer heated grips have tech built in so there's an indicator on the dash showing they are on and usually at what level, my first thought is this should still be irrelevant to something that doesn't show that info but newer tech can be tricky and it would stink if there's some handshake back and forth communication requirement or they're just over priced normal grips. Not sure if I'm overthinking this but $200 to $260 for some Honda OEM grips is steep either way, it would suck if I couldn't get them to heat up.

I'm trying to add heated grips to my 2010 VFR 1200 is there a technical reason you can't use a newer (more available) OEM Honda heated grip? The Africa twin 2016 OEM heated grips are available and look to have the same hookup for throttle cable and dimensions unless I'm mistaken, the part in uncertain of is it possible? I'm sure the plug itself is unlikely to simply work but that's an easy enough fix, any help would be appreciated

That exhaust wrap looks great at least 😁 But seriously glad to hear you got it back on the road

Thanks for the info, I just placed my order 😁

I'm looking to purchase bar risers, center stand and heated grips and WeBike has an OEM option for the center stand (it's twice the price as RECRAFT) but OEM is usually better, I've never ordered from Webike are they legit? The other question was heated grips I'd really like to get OEM for the slim controller and the pair on my NC700X have worked flawlessly for 11 years, I can't find VFR OEM heated grips even used but is there a difference between the NC750X or Africa twin heated grips (which are available) other then the plug connections, they seem like they're basically a stand alone unit other then proprietary connections but I'm no expert. Any help or advise would be appreciated

I'm looking to purchase bar risers, center stand and heated grips and WeBike has an OEM option for the center stand (it's twice the price as RECRAFT) but OEM is usually better, I've never ordered from Webike are they legit? The other question was heated grips I'd really like to get OEM for the slim controller and the pair on my NC700X have worked flawlessly for 11 years, I can't find VFR OEM heated grips even used but is there a difference between the NC750X or Africa twin heated grips (which are available) other then the plug connections, they seem like they're basically a stand alone unit other then proprietary connections but I'm no expert. Any help or advise would be appreciated

I'm not having any luck finding an OEM center stand or heated grips for a 7th Gen 1200, not sure about the grips (that can wait a few months anyway) but I think I'm going to order a RECRAFT MOTO brand center stand, anyone have any experience with that brand?

I've replaced the air temp and water temp sensors but they went bad within days of fiddling with other stuff so I likely messed with something related, other then then regular maintenance work, parts and fluids it has been flawless, original clutch and timing chain/tensioner even, oh I almost forgot, I did replace the fork seals once. It's due for some TLC, my daughter and possibly my wife will be using the NC to learn to ride. It's perfect for a first motorcycle

The only other motorcycle I've owned is a 2013 NC700X I bought in 2014 that had 5,000 miles exactly on it after my test ride, it now has over 146,000 miles on it without any issues. I've gone down twice once was pretty rough on me but the bike didn't get banged up to badly. My NC came with OEM heated grips, center stand, side cases and charging port, I've added additional charging port types, OEM rear rack, auxillary lights and a Tutoro chain oiler. My rides are almost exclusively commuting to work which was 60 miles each way is now over 80 miles each way, going up and down I-5 traffic is usually going over 80mph and my NC tops out 92mph-96mph so going over 95% of what the bike is capable negates most of the fuel savings and fun. I plan on setting up the VFR as my commuting replacement as well as riding 2 up from time to time, any advice would be appreciated

Never had a quick shifter before so don't even know what I'm missing 👍🏼 but yeah the flash is to ditch the bomb and I've read of files being improved instead of simply unlocking stock, work better with slip on and deCAT and K&N filter. I want to be 100% certain I know what I'm doing before I even start that project though

The recall was taken care of and the seat has been replaced with something better then stock, if anyone know if how I could get my hands on OEM heated grips and center stand that would be great. As for the bar risers there's a few different brands and styles I've seen (dang they're pricy) looking at pros and cons of each

Thanks Skids. The bike came with Dam exhaust, K&N AIR filter, new pilot 6 front and back, zero gravity touring screen smoked and clear, GIVI tank bag, SHAD tail box, Bazazz-z-bomb, rider pegs are something aftermarket, adjustable and solid. I'm looking for bar risers and a center stand immediately (currently looking for them) on that topic and opinions on RECRAFT brand center stand? I'll most likely do a CAT delete and ECU flash this winter (want to be certain I know what I'm doing with the flash. I'm riding long distance most often, my commute to work is 86 miles each direction, when I'm joy riding for the day I'm on the road riding 4 to 6 hours, out of the house for 8 to 10 on average. When I'm riding regularly I'll ride 3,000-4,000 miles per month

Picked up a 2010 VFR1200 yesterday Has 22,000 miles and It came with some decent modes, planning on handlebar risers and center stand, any other mods come to mind?

Where did you get alloy radiator?