2012 VFR1200 now with traction control

**tigertim20** · 1st December 2011, 20:24

that thing looks like the aftermath of a hayabusa getting surprise-fucked by a gorilla

**Big Dave** · 2nd December 2011, 03:06

Originally Posted by Gremlin

So you haven't ridden at night then? If you like exploring the back blocks as well, gas can suddenly get very few and far between, especially if a gas station runs out.

It was one of the passes over to Greymouth last year I think, Springs Junction? had no gas, 200km didn't cut it. Cape Reinga return to Awanui is 210km. East Cape, if you want 95 octane, you really want to run from Opotiki round to Gisborne... 360km ish... instead you have to go hunting in Hicks Bay (91 only), Te Araroa (who can be bastards at times) etc.
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I've been pondering this in the back of me 'ead for a few days.

Conclusion: Yep - I did those rides twice in 11 years in NZ.

I did 150km day-rides weekly.

If you live in those places and do those rides regular-like - it's not the right bike.

But really, that's only a small % of 'us'.

**Big Dave** · 2nd December 2011, 03:09

Originally Posted by tigertim20

that thing looks like the aftermath of a hayabusa getting surprise-fucked by a gorilla

A hyabusa wouldn't surprise it - you'd see it in the mirrors.

**caspernz** · 2nd December 2011, 06:42

Maybe Honda was trying a different approach to multiple bike ownership?

The VFR1200 for the sporty rides and the ST1300 for days when you rack up big kays maybe? With that approach it may lead me to a K1600GT for a combination of both....

**whowhatwhere** · 14th June 2012, 17:12

Originally Posted by whowhatwhere

Flagship depreciator

So, quoting myself here - seems they do depreciate bloody quick with some basically new ones on TM for $15k.

Anyone here bought one and have any long term experience to share?

**Gremlin** · 14th June 2012, 19:07

Originally Posted by whowhatwhere

So, quoting myself here - seems they do depreciate bloody quick with some basically new ones on TM for $15k.

Anyone here bought one and have any long term experience to share?

Do a search on bike specific forums, I believe there are issues around the fuel gauge that Honda is denying, but I spoke to one owner who said it showed full until getting empty... reckoned he could know better by simply looking in the tank...

**quickbuck** · 14th June 2012, 19:25

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Do a search on bike specific forums, I believe there are issues around the fuel gauge that Honda is denying, but I spoke to one owner who said it showed full until getting empty... reckoned he could know better by simply looking in the tank...

As with any guage, for me personally, I know they can fail, so I always reset the trip meter. Then I always know approximatly how many k's left.
I even do this in the 4 wheel vehicles.

I do give you though, it should not be a coman fault on a brand new bike....

**cheshirecat** · 15th June 2012, 19:59

Originally Posted by Gremlin

And that's the major problem. The VFR1200 isn't an "upgrade" for owners of either the VFR800 or Blackbird...

or a 94 vfr750 though a Crosstourer might be worth a look

**cheshirecat** · 15th June 2012, 20:06

Originally Posted by Brian d'marge

My old Bsa bantam , had traction control AND anti lock brakes m back in 1968 .....

no fun .....

Stephen

remember going from a Bantam with its front brake (term 'brake' used advisedly) and then to a Honda CB160 with a twin leading front shoe which was a bit of an eye opener