I always assume that everyone else is insane and will not see me. I anticipate as much as possible, prepare for the worst situation and drive defensive. That has kept me safe for almost 40 years and counting on more :). The VFR is also a bike which is more capable than me, so I always have spare 😀
Re: the hugger, have the same on my VFR12 , stones/chippings work down between swingarm and hugger forcing the hugger into the tyre. Fitting a taller spacer on the chain guard side (with longer screw) and applying a bead of silicone on top front edge of hugger(after remove/clean/refit) where it meets the swingarm to stop the stones helps. But it still warps due to heat from exhaust on long runs so I wedge a suitable item between the tyre and hugger after a run to re-shape , remembering to remove it before the next outing.
That's very interesting, I felt it may have warped due to heat. I am in process of fitting larger spacer, as you've done, also over winter I will slot the hole in the hole, to allow hugger to twist back away from r/h side of tyre.I appreciate your reassurance 👍
Great points, ride defensively, don't tailgate, respect cars, don't pass at high speed. I always have my bright lights on so I can be seen. Experience always helps reaction time. Love my VFR1200F...
I have done some advanced stuff (car & bike related). My driving experience FAR greater than my experience on motorcycles. Despite the plus points of Roadcraft I have also used other material & techniques. I accept that Roadcraft & advanced organisations are not warmed to by all bikers (for a variety of reasons). Experience massively beneficial but exposure to close calls &/or riding on reflexes arguably carry risk(s) . Credible assessment &/or feedback can be of great value. Graham....You suggest advanced training not for you.......Why not try "Bike Safe" &/or an advanced group assesed ride (you might be pleasantly surprised) ????? As you probably know... private advanced training providers exist as well as recognised advanced organisations. BTW I agree with your typed comment re attitudes etc Thanks 👍🏍
@@AW8UK Yes I'd gathered from your previous comments, that you must have carried out some 'advanced' road work. Note I did stress the importance of combining training and experience) I did a Bikesafe day, way back in it's infancy around 20 yrs ago, but did the exact opposite (as many people do) and didn't ride as I normally do/did. Again with regard to an assessment ride, my knowledge of the advanced training techniques, would subconsciously alter the way i would ride on any assessment, which would totally defeat the object of the assessment. I love (and have pride in it) my riding and I would need a lot of faith in the person assessing me. Knowledge of the roadcraft system would not cut it, as you alluded to. Thanks for your thoughts, always welcome.
Cheers Graham....Rationale makes sense & understood. Just to add re Bike Safe ....You should still get good feedback if safe & skilled even if not riding to the system throughout your ride. Regardless of methodology I value humilitty & restraint (when appropriate). Still learning here for sure All the best 👍🏍
@@johnpetersen957 Well I'm sorry to disappoint, but my head is still buried deep in the sand. Whether over winter I find the courage, but who knows, I said that last winter 😏.
Like you say graham miles in saddle read the road ahead the vfr 1200f brakes will stop you very quickly aswell never been in a sitution where the A.b.s has kicked in .
Note: Most poor riding, in my experience, comes from wrong attitude, poor behaviour and rash decisions. More so than from weak skills/techniques .
I always assume that everyone else is insane and will not see me. I anticipate as much as possible, prepare for the worst situation and drive defensive. That has kept me safe for almost 40 years and counting on more :). The VFR is also a bike which is more capable than me, so I always have spare 😀
@@hbor77 Indeed the old adage of "everyone is out there to get you" is a mindset that's hard to argue against. 👍👍
Re: the hugger, have the same on my VFR12 , stones/chippings work down between swingarm and hugger forcing the hugger into the tyre. Fitting a taller spacer on the chain guard side (with longer screw) and applying a bead of silicone on top front edge of hugger(after remove/clean/refit) where it meets the swingarm to stop the stones helps. But it still warps due to heat from exhaust on long runs so I wedge a suitable item between the tyre and hugger after a run to re-shape , remembering to remove it before the next outing.
That's very interesting, I felt it may have warped due to heat. I am in process of fitting larger spacer, as you've done, also over winter I will slot the hole in the hole, to allow hugger to twist back away from r/h side of tyre.I appreciate your reassurance 👍
@@Grahamvfr Yes, forgot to mention that ! I did elongate the holes in arch of hugger to allow some adjustment in that area.👍
Great points, ride defensively, don't tailgate, respect cars, don't pass at high speed. I always have my bright lights on so I can be seen. Experience always helps reaction time. Love my VFR1200F...
@@markpeltier231 Thank you for input, it's very welcome 👍
The VFR1200F is unforgettable.
@@dorstefan Yes , glad you think so too.
Hello from Sweden. I have just bought myself a vfr 1200f.
wonderful machine! I will change the brakes and front tires for next year
@@matte207 Hope you enjoy as much as I do, thanks for watching 😊
Haha, well said Graham.😊
@@StuartLaw-y5h cheers 👍
I have done some advanced stuff (car & bike related). My driving experience FAR greater than my experience on motorcycles.
Despite the plus points of Roadcraft I have also used other material & techniques.
I accept that Roadcraft & advanced organisations are not warmed to by all bikers (for a variety of reasons).
Experience massively beneficial but exposure to close calls &/or riding on reflexes arguably carry risk(s) .
Credible assessment &/or feedback can be of great value.
Graham....You suggest advanced training not for you.......Why not try "Bike Safe" &/or an advanced group assesed ride (you might be pleasantly surprised) ?????
As you probably know... private advanced training providers exist as well as recognised advanced organisations.
BTW I agree with your typed comment re attitudes etc
Thanks 👍🏍
@@AW8UK Yes I'd gathered from your previous comments, that you must have carried out some 'advanced' road work. Note I did stress the importance of combining training and experience)
I did a Bikesafe day, way back in it's infancy around 20 yrs ago, but did the exact opposite (as many people do) and didn't ride as I normally do/did.
Again with regard to an assessment ride, my knowledge of the advanced training techniques, would subconsciously alter the way i would ride on any assessment, which would totally defeat the object of the assessment. I love (and have pride in it) my riding and I would need a lot of faith in the person assessing me. Knowledge of the roadcraft system would not cut it, as you alluded to. Thanks for your thoughts, always welcome.
Cheers Graham....Rationale makes sense & understood. Just to add re Bike Safe ....You should still get good feedback if safe & skilled even if not riding to the system throughout your ride.
Regardless of methodology I value humilitty & restraint (when appropriate).
Still learning here for sure
All the best 👍🏍
Hi Graham. Have you done valve clearance as yet? Any videos
@@johnpetersen957 Well I'm sorry to disappoint, but my head is still buried deep in the sand. Whether over winter I find the courage, but who knows, I said that last winter 😏.
Like you say graham miles in saddle read the road ahead the vfr 1200f brakes will stop you very quickly aswell never been in a sitution where the A.b.s has kicked in .
@@andyrawlings5369 Thankfully neither has mine 👍👍