Honda VFR1200F User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Overheating (High coolant temperature indicator is ON)
The engine is overheating when the
following occurs:
High coolant temperature indicator comes
●
ON
Acceleration becomes sluggish
●
If this occurs, pull safely to the side of the
road and perform the following procedure.
Extended fast idling may cause the high
coolant temperature indicator comes ON.
NOTICE
Continuing to ride with an overheated engine can cause
serious damage to the engine.
1. Stop the engine using the ignition switch,
and then turn the ignition switch to the
ON position.
2. Check that the radiator fan is operating,
and then turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
If the fan is not operating:
Suspect a fault. Do not start the engine.
Transport your motorcycle to your dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Allow the engine to cool with the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
3. After the engine has cooled, inspect the
radiator hose and check if there is a leak.
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If there is a leak:
Do not start the engine. Transport your
motorcycle to your dealer.
4. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank, and add coolant as necessary.
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5. If 1-4 check normal, you may continue
riding, but closely monitor the
temperature gauge.
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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)