Honda VFR1200F User Manual

77
Maintenance
Side Stand
1. Check that the side stand operates
smoothly. If the side stand is stiff or
squeaky, clean the pivot area and
lubricate the pivot bolt with clean grease.
2. Check the spring for damage or loss of
tension.
3. (VFR1200F)
Sit on the motorcycle, put the
transmission in Neutral, and raise the side
stand.
(VFR1200FD)
Sit on the motorcycle and raise the side
stand.
4. (VFR1200F)
Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in,
and shift the transmission into gear.
(VFR1200FD)
Start the engine and press the D/S side of
N-D switch to switch the transmission
into D mode.
5. Lower the side stand all the way. The
engine should stop as you lower the side
stand. If the engine doesn’t stop, have
your motorcycle inspected by your dealer.
Side stand
spring
31MGE601.indb 77 2010/03/08 18:05:48

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)