Honda VFR1200F User Manual

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MaintenanceMaintenance
Removing & Installing Body Components
a
Battery
Battery
❙
Removal
1. Remove the seat.
P.59
2. Unhook the rubber strap.
3. Disconnect the negative
terminal and
remove the battery lead.
4. Disconnect the positive
terminal and
remove the battery lead.
5. Remove the battery taking care not to
drop the terminal nuts.
❙
Installation
Install the parts in the reverse order of
removal. Always connect the positive
terminal first. Make sure that bolts and nuts
are tight.
For proper handling of the battery, see
“Maintenance Fundamentals.“
P.51
Battery Goes Dead
P.101
Battery
Rubber
strap
Positive terminal
Negative
terminal
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Honda VFR1200F Specifications

General

Bore and Stroke	81mm x 60mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17 radial
Rear Tire	190/55 ZR17 radial
Wheelbase	60.8 inches
Seat Height	32.1 inches
Fuel Capacity	4.9 gallons
Engine Type	1, 237cc liquid-cooled 76° V-4
Fuel System	PGM-FI
Front Suspension	43mm inverted cartridge fork with spring preload adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension	5.1 inches travel
Front Brake	Dual 320mm discs with 6-piston calipers, ABS
Rear Brake	276mm disc with 2-piston caliper, ABS
Curb Weight	591 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride)